A Harris County Precinct 4 patrol vehicle was hit on the Hardy Toll Road, causing traffic delays and prompting calls for driver caution around emergency vehicles.

A Harris County grand jury indicted Baytown officer Michael Hightower on manslaughter and aggravated‑assault charges tied to an Oct. 23 crash that killed two children. Hightower posted $150,000 bond and is expected back in court next month.

A Harris County traffic stop on the Eastex Freeway led to the arrest of a driver who deputies say was intoxicated and carrying a loaded firearm. Court filings show DWI and unlawful-carry charges.

Houston broadcaster Dave Ward, who died at 86, will have public memorials. He worked at KTRK-TV for 50 years and has a Guinness World Record for longest tenure as a news broadcaster.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash involving a Mazda 6 and a tow truck on the Southwest Freeway, with one driver deceased and the other released after questioning.

A missing teen from Harris County was found unharmed after an alarming disappearance, canceling the need for an Amber Alert. Details remain undisclosed.

Authorities seek the public's help to find two suspects in a $1,433 theft at Houston's Nike Store, using surveillance footage and descriptions provided.

H2O America agreed to buy Magnolia‑based Quadvest for $540M, folding a family‑owned Houston utility into its Texas platform and pledging $500M+ in local investment. Regulators still must sign off before a mid‑2026 close.

Houston experienced its coldest morning of the season, with temperatures in the upper 20s to mid-30s. The National Weather Service predicts a gradual warm-up with possible light showers midweek.

O'Donnell Middle in Alief was briefly locked down Friday after multiple 911 calls said someone had a gun. Authorities searched the campus, found no credible threat and lifted the lockdown.

A Precinct 4 deputy was honored after a months‑long probe produced 15 burglary charges and tips shared with partner agencies.

Fertitta Entertainment will bring 1932 Cattleman's Club to RodeoHouston, replacing The Ranch and running March 2–22, 2026 with a luxe steak-and-seafood menu.

Evan Wilson was arrested by Harris County law enforcement for DUI with a BAC of 0.179, over twice the legal limit, after failing sobriety tests during a traffic stop.