A single-vehicle crash on Grand Parkway near Kuykendahl resulted in the death of a passenger and critical injuries to the driver, prompting closure of westbound lanes.

A Houston water facility security guard shot a man wielding a metal pipe after the man attacked an employee and then the guard. The assailant was hospitalized; motive and details are unclear.

A group called "Recall for Houston" plans to gather signatures to potentially hold a recall election against Houston Mayor John Whitmire over policy disagreements.

Authorities in Harris County arrested three men and detained two juveniles suspected of burglary after a tip-off about vehicle break-ins on FM 1960 Road West.

Houston celebrates National Pancake Day with specials including a plant-based Pancake Flight at Mo’ Brunch + Brews, all-you-can-eat pancakes at The Sunrise House, and $5 endless pancakes at select Cracker Barrel locations.

Houston's weather is set to be pleasant with clear skies, high temperatures in the upper 80s, and nights around the upper 60s. A cool front has reduced humidity, making for comfortable conditions.

A thief in North Houston stole over $3,000 of tools and posted them for sale online. Constable Herman's deputies are investigating, using the suspect's visible photos for leads.

Sandra Smith was arrested and charged with filing a false report to a peace officer after admitting she fabricated a claim of being threatened with a firearm.

Shon Rudy Perez was arrested for the murder of a 59-year-old man, occurring in Houston. Perez, the victim's son, admitted to causing fatal injuries during a physical altercation.

Post-storm, Houston expects warm, sunny weather with highs near 88 degrees and a gentle northwest breeze. Humidity will be lower, making the upper-80s temperatures feel more comfortable.

Houston police seek help identifying a second suspect in Terry Clark's 2019 murder; Trevon Lewis was already charged, with the case ongoing. Witnesses saw two men flee in a white SUV after the shooting.

Harris County's Precinct 4 arrested Fildelmar Martinez for DWI after a major crash, setting his bond at $100. The precinct emphasizes their fight against drunk driving.

A Port Arthur man with seven prior felonies was sentenced to over 8 years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession, seized during a drug trafficking investigation.