Houston's weather will clear up with sunny skies and temperatures reaching near 68 degrees, with gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.

A fatal crash involving a Camry and a Dodge Ram in Houston claimed a man's life; the driver of the Ram cooperated with police and showed no intoxication signs.

The Monk’s Indian Fusion will soft‑open this Saturday in Webster with biryani, momos and Indo‑Chinese plates. The new spot lands on the FM 528 corridor near I‑45.

A man was shot outside a Fifth Ward gas station Monday; the shooter remained at the scene and claims self-defense while HPD investigates.

Yuma HTX has leased the former Ninja Ramen spot on Washington Avenue and aims to open a brick-and-mortar this spring, while keeping pop-ups around town. The menu centers on house-baked bread and Brazilian‑Cuban sandwiches.

Jerome Ruben, accused of kidnapping, sexual assault in South Houston, and aggravated robbery at UH, has a history of crime and wore a disguise during the UH robbery. His bond is set at $6 million.

Sugar Land’s City Council approved multi‑million dollars for new cameras and crime‑center software, expanding its license‑plate reader program and prompting privacy questions.

An 18-year-old, Isaiah Benavidez, faces intoxication manslaughter charges after a fatal crash in Houston that killed two. The incident occurred when he lost control of his truck due to speed and wet conditions.

K-9 units helped capture an armed robbery suspect, Desmond Dirden, with others still at large. The victim is stable; Dirden faces charges and awaits court.

MFAH opens the U.S. debut of Heinz Berggruen’s selection, presenting over 95 works by Picasso, Klee, Matisse and Giacometti from May 20–Sept 13, 2026.

An overturned 18‑wheeler closed the I‑610 connector at Cavalcade Monday, snarling the morning commute and sending emergency crews to the scene. Detours were in place across northeast Houston.

Two individuals were found dead from gunshot wounds in a Katy-area home. Officials are investigating the incident with no clear motive or suspects identified yet.

Houston's weather features 40s in the morning with a weekly high in the 60s, intermittent sun, and stormy weekend before clear skies for Martin Luther King Day.