Houston officials addressed the community in a press conference regarding the cold weather, focusing on opening warming centers and providing information on resources and safety measures.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders a TEA investigation into Bellaire High School for using a transgender student's chosen name and pronouns without parental consent.

Houston firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire in the Greater Third Ward area with no injuries reported, and arson investigators are probing the accidental cause.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at a gas station where a 35-year-old man was killed after a fight escalated. The suspect, last seen in a white Nissan Altima, is still at large.

The Amtrak Gulf Coast line is set to resume in June, reconnecting Mobile, New Orleans, and Mississippi cities after Hurricane Katrina disruptions. Construction is ongoing, with optimism for summer operations.

A woman died after a high-speed crash into a Houston car dealership, with potential impairment involved. She hit a parked car and was ejected from her SUV.

A Rosenberg house, scene of a recent murder, was destroyed in a suspicious fire, leading to a criminal investigation, and intensifying community distress.

Steven Simon, 28, has been arrested on charges related to two scooter thefts at the University of Houston, with increased campus security measures being implemented.

Houston Police seek public help to identify a Hispanic male who committed an armed robbery using a rifle at a local store, fleeing with cash on November 2, 2024.

The Texas Senate has approved a bill to increase the homestead exemption, potentially saving homeowners an average of $1,762.87 annually. The bill now moves to the Texas House for consideration.

Houston's new "Police, Pastors, & People" initiative aims to reduce violent crime by fostering collaboration between faith leaders, community stakeholders, and law enforcement.

A woman crashed her SUV into her own house in Spring, causing damage but no serious injuries. Emergency services responded to minor injuries. The cause of the crash is unclear.

Galveston is enhancing security for Mardi Gras 2025, following an incident in New Orleans. The event will feature parades and prizes but also road closures, impacting Seawall Blvd access.