Houston Independent School District is now a "District of Innovation," allowing it to bypass certain state laws and extend the school year, with plans to hire uncertified teachers. This move has met with mixed reactions.

Three years after Texas State University student Jason Landry disappeared, his family and law enforcement continue searching for answers. His car was found crashed, with his belongings scattered, but no sign of Jason.

A judge ordered Houston to begin collective bargaining with firefighters within 30 days, ruling in favor of the firefighters' association regarding back pay and benefits discussions.

Two individuals, including a juvenile, were hospitalized after a drive-by shooting on Smokey Trail in northwest Harris County. Details on their condition and the shooter remain undisclosed.

Houston calls for artist submissions to create a memorial honoring fallen municipal workers, with a $165,000 budget for the chosen design in Buffalo Bayou Park.

Antonio Armstrong Jr. asserts his innocence in an interview following his conviction for his parents' 2016 murder, despite being sentenced to life in prison without parole until 2063.

A mother was killed and her three children injured in a reported domestic violence incident in southeast Houston, with the suspect, their father, arrested at the scene.

Houston authorities are issuing $5 million to better housing options for voucher-holders and to relocate residents from areas affected by industrial pollution.

The Port of Galveston, a top U.S. cruise port, welcomed the Norwegian Prima and anticipates a record year with 389 cruises in 2024. Terminal upgrades and a new cruise terminal are planned.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner inaugurated the $1.7 billion Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion, designed to supply over 400 million gallons of drinkable water daily.

A 90-year-old Houston man has spent months dealing with a broken water pipe and a high bill, as the city considers policy changes to address such issues.

Baudelaire Tchouala pleaded guilty to running a money laundering scheme involving approximately $935,000, using a business account for illegal transactions.

Two Houston police officers were arrested in separate DWI incidents. Sergeant Kevin Tabora and Officer Phillip Marquez Jr. both face charges and have been relieved of duty.