NASA's Parker Solar Probe is expected to make its closest approach to the sun yet, venturing within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface at speeds of 430,000 mph.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues NCAA for including transgender women in women's sports, alleging violations of Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. He seeks to stop biological males from competing in women's events involving Texas.

Despite the nationwide closure of Party City stores, select Houston-area franchises will remain open, operated independently from the corporate shutdown.

An officer in Houston found a corpse in their patrol car, which was parked outside a city-owned facility. The deceased man's identity and cause of death are under investigation, with no initial signs of trauma observed.

A Houston father was arrested for leaving his 4-year-old in a car while gambling at Sam Houston Race Park for over four hours. The child is now with a guardian.

The article reports on a recent armored truck robbery in Harris County, which is the third incident in December, with the suspects escaping with an estimated $3,000.

Houston is preparing for a cool weekend with temperatures predicted to be high near 58 today and low around 41 tonight. As the Winter Solstice approaches, temperatures will drop, with mild weather expected for Christmas day.

The Texas Attorney General's Office filed a motion to prevent convicted murderer Robert Roberson from testifying before a House Committee, citing security risks and procedural errors.

Houston City Council preliminarily approved renaming Bush Airport's Terminal E after late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, honoring her advocacy and impact on the airport and community.

A horse was euthanized and its rider injured after a hit-and-run in Pearland, Texas. Police are seeking a white sedan with front-end damage responsible for the collision.

An investigation uncovered that the former Houston Housing Authority CEO received a questionable $210,000 severance, and employees wrongfully terminated housing vouchers without due process.

Rapper Trae tha Truth appeals for help to locate his missing daughter, who disappeared after visiting her mother. The mother is evading arrest with multiple warrants.

Houston police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer on East Mount Houston Road; the driver, not under the influence, has not been charged.