A man was charged with assaulting a public servant after Houston police returned fire when he tried to shoot officers with a malfunctioning weapon; none of the officers were injured.

A federal judge granted Food Not Bombs a reprieve from fines for feeding Houston's homeless, interpreting their activity as potentially protected by the First Amendment.

Houston police shot an armed suspect who allegedly pointed his gun at them on Cavalcade Street; he's hospitalized but stable, and no officers were injured. An investigation is ongoing.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over its new Uplift Harris program, challenging the constitutionality of $500 monthly payments to low-income families.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is looking for missing 14-year-old Lakayla Jackson-Thrasher, last seen in Houston, TX.

A family dispute led to a fatal shooting in North Houston, leaving a man dead and his wife injured. Their children were present but unharmed; the wife's brother, the suspect, is on the run.

Two Spring-area daycares face lawsuits over alleged child mistreatment and neglect, with one child left in a bathroom for hours and another injured on their first day.

The article provides a weather forecast for Houston with clear skies and mid-90s temperatures. It notes a slight chance of showers next week and discusses severe storm risks in the central U.S.

Construction of the 33-story X Houston skyscraper is set to resume with a new loan, while plans for the mixed-use Woodway Tower in Uptown/Galleria are unveiled.

The Solarium is set to open in Houston's Midtown, replacing Holman Draft Hall, with sports facilities, dining, and a bar, backed by the Kirby Group and Astros' Lance McCullers Jr.'s firm.

Gabriella Martinez is nominated for Best Tejano Album at the Latin Grammys for "Siempre Gabriella," gaining recognition beyond her viral Selena song covers on social media.

A student was stabbed by another student at Sterling High School in Houston, leading to a lockdown. The suspect is detained, and the victim is hospitalized.

New eateries including Mak's Pub & Grill and Gelato & Co. are set to open in Northwest Houston, with Blaze Pizza also celebrating a new location with free offerings and Tim Hortons planning a 2025 launch.