Deshaun Watson returned to Houston for a six‑hour deposition in a sexual‑assault lawsuit filed in October 2022. A Harris County jury trial is set for Feb. 18.

Months after 50 new trucks and a contractor sweep, many Houstonians still report yard waste and bulky trash piled at curbs. Relief has been slower than promised.

Five newly elected HISD trustees were sworn in Thursday, but a TEA-appointed board still holds the votes and governing power through at least June 2027. The oath was largely symbolic while elected members say they’ll keep showing up.

Houston clinics and ERs are seeing a sharp uptick in influenza A, but some parents are still skipping the shot. Health officials point to wastewater data and urge vaccination and early care for high fevers.

Houston expects severe weather with thunderstorms and a high of 79°F today. The northern areas may experience stronger storms, possibly including hail and tornadoes. The KHOU 11 Weather Team advises caution due to high winds and a 70% chance of rain.

Firefighters in Houston extinguished a house fire in the Alief area, rescuing a dog amid the flames. No human injuries reported; the cause remains unknown. House is a total loss.

The trial of ex-Uvalde officer Adrian Gonzales, charged with child endangerment from the school shooting, resumes with the testimonies and emotional accounts of the tragic events.

Houston's first Fleet Week, postponed due to a government shutdown, is now scheduled for April 15-22, 2026, with events planned citywide to honor Navy and Coast Guard members.

Texas AG's office conducted raids in Houston, detaining 50 individuals and transferring them to federal authorities amid immigration enforcement efforts.

Leslie Doggett has acquired the St. Regis Houston and will invest millions to renovate the Uptown hotel over the next year. The purchase marks a local bet on Houston luxury hospitality.

A security guard was fatally shot outside Connie's Restaurant in Houston following an altercation. Police are investigating, seeking the suspect who fled on foot.

Court filings allege a 70-year-old Houston man recruited jailed men and offered $30,000 to kidnap, torture and kill his wife's alleged affair partner.

Texas oil and gas paid about $27 billion in state and local taxes in FY2025 — roughly $74 million a day — funding schools and infrastructure even as firms trim staff. Production records and pipeline projects helped keep revenue flowing.