Houston-area schools close due to an incoming winter storm, prompting safety precautions amidst extreme cold warnings and icy conditions. Community schedules are disrupted as families and institutions brace for the impact.

A Houston woman was arrested after a crash on East Cypresswood Drive with three young children aboard. Deputies say field sobriety tests indicated intoxication and bond was set at $15,000.

Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 say a driver was arrested after a minor crash; deputies say they found a loaded handgun and a 0.174 BAC.

A pickup basketball argument at a Houston 24 Hour Fitness turned into gunfire Thursday night, leaving one person hurt by flying glass as police investigate.

Two individuals, Anthony Ross and Anna Sevick, were arrested for assault after a video showed them attacking others at a business. They were booked into Harris County Jail.

Patrick Scott from Houston faces federal charges for possessing a machine gun after a deadly shootout on a bus, with potential penalties including 15 years in prison and $250,000 in fines.

Benjamin Adam Cooper was arrested for a DWI after failing sobriety tests conducted by deputies from Constable Herman's Office in Harris County. His bond was set at $100.

Crime Stoppers and HPD are seeking tips after a 3-year-old was killed in a November hit-and-run on Ocee Street; a reward of up to $5,000 is available.

Headstones were found dumped along Brays Bayou; Harris County crews are investigating and may remove the debris.

A brief break‑in at a Houston park turned into a months‑long SIM‑swap nightmare for one woman, highlighting the growing threat of phone hijacking and what to do next.

A compact Bagel Co. Express from the Galveston Bagel Company is headed to 61st Street; permits show construction Feb 20–Apr 30, 2026. Owners say it’s the first of several in Greater Houston.

Four companies and three owners settle for $2.65 million over fraudulent PPP loan claims; allegations included inflated payroll figures and misrepresentation of fund use.

ERCOT and CenterPoint Energy prepare for a potential Texas winter storm, ensuring grid stability and addressing power demands from growing industries like data centers.