Houston is expecting cooler weather, departing from early January's record heat, with temperatures dipping into the low 60s and 40s at night. Rain chances remain low as the city anticipates a potential cold front next weekend.

An HPD officer shot a suspect after a Houston traffic stop uncovered a felony warrant; investigators are reviewing body-cam footage and the case.

A 34-year-old woman was struck and killed on the South Loop East (I-610). HPD says the 19-year-old driver was questioned and found not impaired.

Jersey Mike's is coming to The Market at Katy Park in Katy; construction begins March with a summer opening expected.

A shooting tied to an attempted armed robbery in Breckenridge Forest left one person injured and one suspect in custody, the precinct said.

Two people were shot near the McGowen Metrorail platform in Midtown; METRO says a bicyclist collapsed from an apparent gunshot and police are investigating.

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.