Constellation completed its $26.6B purchase of Houston-based Calpine, reshaping the city's energy landscape and triggering regulator-mandated asset sales.

Parents and the program’s founder say UST moved its Pragmatic Studies program and did not renew its chair’s contract, leaving roughly 165 students uncertain about supports. Families and a funder want answers.

Aundre Matthews, 18, has been denied bail for the alleged murder of classmate Andrew Meismer over a THC vape pen at Ross S. Sterling High School. The defense argued Matthews' special education background and lack of criminal history in court.

A 22‑year‑old man has been arrested and charged after a Texas City shooting left one man dead. Police identified the victim and ask the public for tips.

Pride Houston moved its 48th annual festival and parade to June 6, 2026, to avoid clashes with the FIFA World Cup and to expand events across June.

A Dec. 7 shoplifting at a Westheimer store escalated into an aggravated robbery after an employee confronted a suspect. HPD released surveillance and is seeking tips.

An 18-wheeler driver was critically wounded Wednesday on the I-69 feeder near Garrett Road; the Harris County Sheriff said the driver was shot by another motorist and is in surgery.

HeyTea quietly opened two Houston shops last year; the Coconut Mango Boom and brown-sugar milk tea have already become local favorites. Lines still form, especially on weekends.

A 7-year-old girl is recovering from a leg gunshot wound after a shooting in Harris County. She's in stable condition; the investigation is ongoing with no charges yet filed.

A body was found in Buffalo Bayou, Houston, with the circumstance of death undetermined. Police and Fire Departments are investigating the first such case of the year.

Texas Game Wardens cited three anglers for various fishing and safety violations on the Neches River, including exceeding crappie limits and lacking safety equipment.

A 16-year-old was arrested for a vehicle burglary; the incident was resolved quickly by deputies, highlighting local law enforcement's commitment to fighting property crime.

A domestic dispute at South Lake Villas sparked a blaze that damaged 13 units and left one building irreparably harmed. Authorities say a woman faces reckless-arson charges and dozens were displaced.