Construction of a $5 million hurricane safety shelter for first responders is set to begin in Conroe, with 75% funding from FEMA. The dome, designed to withstand 200+ mph winds, will house over 650 emergency personnel during severe storms.

Arthur Lee Burton, on death row for a 1997 murder, is set to be executed in Texas, with legal challenges including claims of intellectual disability pending.

CenterPoint Energy faces criticism for its response to Hurricane Beryl and for not utilizing $800 million mobile generators, prompting Texas lawmakers and CenterPoint's CEO to address resilience and oversight issues.

Texas Children's Hospital is laying off 5% of its staff due to financial challenges, affecting both clinical and nonclinical employees across its locations.

A Houston mother was charged with child abandonment for allegedly leaving her children in a hot car while fetching a pizza from Sam's Club. The mother disputes the claims regarding the duration and condition of the children.

Houston Police seek help identifying a suspect in a January 16 fatal shooting on South Loop West, releasing surveillance photos of a man in a black mask and jacket.

Rêve Preparatory Charter School celebrated the opening of its new facility and the extension of its charter for another decade, despite previous performance issues.

Houston ISD proposes an earlier start to the 2024-25 school year, with an August 12th beginning, new holiday schedules, and adjusted class times, pending board approval on February 8th.

Judge Ramona Franklin faced reprimand for rescinding Arthur Burton’s death warrant due to clerical issues, while his execution, innocence, and intellectual disability claims remain contested.

Rene Antonio Melendez has been indicted for distributing fentanyl which resulted in a death and faces a life sentence and a $1 million fine if convicted.

Houston prepares for extreme heat with possible 100-degree temperatures, while parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic anticipate severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes.

Deputies in Rosehill Reserve apprehended a juvenile for vehicle burglary after a quick pursuit and returned the stolen property; the suspect was charged and released to his parents.

The Houston Police Department is reshuffling its leadership amid a scandal involving suspended cases and retaliation complaints, with Assistant Chief Milton Wyatt Martin reassigned within the department.