A debarred Houston contractor is tied to a bribery probe, but a city agenda still lists an $8.3M final payment — officials are racing to sort law from politics.

HPD closed an unapproved after-hours club in west Houston after neighbors filed complaints. Inspectors say the building hadn’t been approved for occupancy since October.

Two 18-year-olds died after a pickup burst into flames on the South Loop near Mykawa. Houston police say investigators are probing whether substances were involved.

Houston is experiencing a cold spell with gusty winds, affecting weekend activities such as a marathon, with forecasts of gradual warming into the following week.

Tommy Tune donates over 50,000 items of his Broadway memorabilia to the University of Houston, including costumes, scripts, and letters, expected to benefit students and researchers.

Hyatt Hotels settles a lawsuit with Texas for $1.25 million over hidden "junk fees," agreeing to disclose such fees upfront during the booking process.

An internal shelter‑in‑place was issued at the Lubrizol Deer Park plant after a chemical release; officials say nearby residents are not currently threatened.

Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Julia Jones, charged with Credit Card Abuse, after investigating the use of stolen credit cards to buy $3,000 in gift cards.

Ken Paxton secured a settlement with Crest toothpaste's makers to modify children's toothpaste packaging to accurately display the advised amount of toothpaste for kids.

Intuitive Machines has teamed with Leonardo and Telespazio to link U.S. and European lunar communications and navigation systems, with the first relay satellite planned for IM‑3.

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.