Jones Hall will get $4.9M in restroom and locker upgrades starting next summer as a targeted follow-up to a recent $60M modernization. The work will be staged to limit disruption.

Houston police investigate the Christmas Eve fatal shooting of Sebastian Jimenez; case to go before a grand jury.

A Canadian family visiting Houston says thieves stole all four passports from their parked car on Christmas Eve, leaving them stranded until consular services resume.

A repeat traffic offender was arrested for a fourth DWI by deputies in the 14900 block of N. Eldridge Parkway, as reported by Constable Mark Herman's Office.

A Houston man was shot while driving near Bellfort and Jutland early Thursday and remains in critical condition. HPD detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

Harris County Deputy Lozano rescued a woman from a burning car on I-45; his actions captured on bodycam were pivotal in saving her life.

Houston Police dive teams recovered a body from Buffalo Bayou, the 34th such incident this year, amidst concerns of undetermined deaths and increasing bayou body counts.

A Christmas Eve shooting in Houston’s East End left one man dead. Police say a suspect turned himself in and is claiming he acted in self‑defense.

A woman was arrested for assaulting an elderly man and two others in North Houston, with the Harris County Constable's Office charging her with Injury to the Elderly and assault.

Harris County Sheriff's Office seeks info on a deadly hit-and-run. A dark Dodge struck Jose Escobar-Ferix on Nov 22. The driver fled, and the victim died. Call 713-221-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS with tips.

Houston firefighters battled a large warehouse fire fueled by tires, with no reported injuries and the fire contained by 5 a.m.; arson investigation underway.

Houston stores close for Christmas, with a few like 99 Ranch Market and CVS open. Banks, post offices, and stock markets will be closed. Some chain restaurants like Starbucks and IHOP will be open.

Harris County will expand Greenhouse Road under U.S. 290 into a six‑lane underpass largely paid for with federal dollars, with bids expected in early 2026. The work aims to ease long train‑related delays and add hike‑and‑bike lanes.