A man died in a shooting after an altercation at a Houston apartment complex; the case is set for grand jury review. A second man was hospitalized. The incident involved an argument and exchange of gunfire.

A man was fatally hit by an SUV while crossing Westheimer Road in Houston. The unidentified driver fled, and police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

An alleged crime spree in Northwest Harris County ended with an officer-involved shooting. The suspect, involved in a carjacking and store robbery, fired at police and was hospitalized. Officers will be on leave; body-cam footage will be released.

A fire in a Houston warehouse on the last morning of 2024 caused $70,000 in damages but resulted in no injuries. Firefighters quickly controlled the fire started by a hot plate.

A man was arrested in northern Harris County for trying to board a Spring ISD school bus, offering Uber rides to children, and trying to take a child. He was found with a ninja star and had an open warrant.

A man named Gilberto Rivera was arrested for DUI in Harris County after deputies found him asleep at the wheel. His BAC was 0.162, over the legal limit.

U.S. Coast Guard detained three fishermen for illegally catching 200 pounds of red snapper off Texas; seized fish to aid research and turtle rehabilitation.

Houston celebrates Lunar New Year with diverse events including traditional dances, a market, and cultural festivities reflective of its large Asian American community.

Oluwole ‘O.J.’ McFoy has been appointed as Houston's new City Engineer, bringing over two decades of experience from his former role at the Buffalo Sewer Authority.

Francisco Oropeza received a life sentence without parole for a 2023 mass shooting in San Jacinto County after a plea deal, avoiding the death penalty.

Houston is forecasted to face severe weather on Thursday, with possible high winds, tornadoes, and hail. Conditions may worsen from noon to late afternoon, especially east of I-45. Post-storm, temperatures will drop with cooler days and nights ahead.

Harris County officials are investigating an unpermitted boarding home after finding bed-ridden individuals inside.

The Texas Senate Education Committee advanced a voucher bill that could grant Texas families state funds for private education, triggering debate over public school impact and eligibility criteria.