Leon Coffee, a renowned rodeo clown, was inducted into the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Hall of Fame for his iconic barrel performances and contribution to the rodeo scene.

Houston plans public ceremonies to honor the late Congressman Sylvester Turner, including lying in state at City Hall and the Texas State Capitol, ahead of his funeral.

Charles Sinclair was arrested in Magnolia after assaulting his elderly parents and barricading himself in their home, which led to a standoff resolved by non-lethal means.

An ammonia leak at Roehm USA in Bay City led to the hospitalization of 10 individuals and prompted emergency response; the leak was attributed to a failed PSV valve.

A stolen Lamborghini Huracán was recovered abandoned on a Houston street by Harris County deputies; the car's ownership and theft remain under investigation.

Trill Burgers, co-founded by rapper Bun B, is set to open its fourth Houston location in Summer 2025 at a former Boston Market site on Westheimer Road.

A fire damaged 40 units at the Ashfort Saint Cloud Apartments in Houston, displacing around 100 people but causing no injuries. Firefighters contained the blaze with no casualties reported.

A 65-year-old woman died after being hit by a Toyota Tacoma while using a crosswalk on Louisiana Street in Houston; the driver has been questioned and released.

A Texas teen and cancer survivor received a Brahman heifer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, fulfilling his wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

A woman was arrested for using a taser ring during a dispute in Houston and charged with Aggravated Assault; her bond set at $100. Constable Herman informed the community via Facebook.

Houston police are investigating after a 39-year-old man was found dead under an overpass on Yale Street, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause of death.

Waller County, Texas, approves a tax abatement for Tesla's new "Megafactory", expected to create 1,500 jobs and involve significant investment in manufacturing equipment and facility upgrades.

Gustarvo Vargas, aka Ivan Emmanuelli, is charged with murder for a fatal stabbing in Houston; victim Godfrey Whiting died after an alleged altercation.