A fire on Monday damaged the Smalls Sliders "can" in Willis, shuttering the chain's Texas outpost while owners and city officials assess the damage.

An explosion at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery sent a column of black smoke over the city and prompted shelter-in-place orders for parts of town. Officials say no injuries were reported as crews worked the scene.

Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands and other teams bound for NRG Stadium play friendlies March 26–31 — a first look ahead of Houston’s World Cup matches.

Two Houston residents received 162‑month federal sentences after authorities found nearly 133 kilograms of crystal meth during a drug investigation.

Harris County deputies found an adult man shot in the 1900 block of McAulty Road; CSI and homicide detectives are investigating. Officials have released few details.

Fidelis plans a 280,000-square-foot shopping center near the future Grand Parkway and FM 517 in Alvin, with groundbreaking expected in early 2027. The project targets apparel, dining and convenience retail.

Austin-born P. Terry's will open at Baybrook East in Webster with a double drive‑thru, dining room and patio, now slated for the fourth quarter of 2027.

A 62-year-old Compton passenger was killed Sunday when her Camry was struck by a semitrailer on westbound I-10 east of Sierra Blanca. State troopers say the investigation is ongoing.

A former Channel 13 investigator turned consultant has used records, videos and legal pressure to pause projects and shape Houston politics. His rise is raising fresh ethics questions.

A single-vehicle crash in Houston’s Inwood neighborhood left one person dead Sunday afternoon and closed a stretch of North Houston Rosslyn Road. Police say the scene remains active as investigators work the wreck.

Court records show a Tomball father faces felony charges after allegedly trying to hide a gun when his 3-year-old shot himself. The child was treated at a hospital.

Precinct 4 says a suspect was arrested after allegedly assaulting a deputy during a pursuit on the Northwest Freeway. The investigation is ongoing.

A woman was taken into custody after allegedly brandishing a handgun following a minor crash on the 15700 block of the North Freeway. Deputies say the dispute began while drivers exchanged insurance information.