A Houston attorney, Michael C. Howard, is charged with murdering his son, who had Down syndrome, and burning his remains in East Texas. He claimed to have mistaken his son for an intruder.

Houston's Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale announces he will undergo open-heart surgery and asks for community support. He anticipates a week in the hospital and weeks of recovery.

A Houston bank contractor, Jaysha Victorian, faces wire fraud and conspiracy charges for loading $8 million onto prepaid debit cards. She could receive up to 25 years in prison if found guilty.

Esquire has recognized Houston's Late August as one of the Best New Restaurants in America for 2024, blending African American and Mexican flavors under Chef Chris Williams.

Liberty County residents face a crisis of increasing stray dog attacks, lacking an animal control department to manage the situation; local Judge vows to address the issue.

Pershing Middle School's community protests HISD's leadership changes and strict new policies, amidst high staff turnover and concerns over reduced student well-being.

The Harris County Toll Road Authority now handles toll billing for TxTag users in Houston and Austin, aiming to centralize tolling and offer discounts. Users must update their accounts online.

A suspect was detained after a gun was fired on a METRO bus in Houston's Sharpstown area, with no injuries reported. Police are investigating the incident.

An armored vehicle guard fired on a robbery suspect at a Sugar Land H-E-B, with no injuries reported. The suspects remain at large, and the police are investigating.

Azeez Al-Shaair is suspended for three games for a tackle on Trevor Lawrence, which he is appealing, while Texans coach Ryans stands by him, citing a late slide by Lawrence.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA are teaming up for the Grand National Tour, with a performance at Houston's NRG Stadium on April 23, 2025, as one of its 19 stops.

An HPD officer involved in a fatal crash was reassigned to duty during the investigation, causing family and community uproar.

Marco Juarez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a dark web drug ring distributing meth as Adderall, per the U.S. Department of Justice.