A Houston man was sentenced to 25 years after investigators say more than 500 grams of fentanyl were seized in a November 2024 joint probe, officials said.

A Liberty County arrest followed a PredatorPoachers decoy posted to YouTube. Deputies say a burner phone and registration issues have complicated the evidence review.

The Hardy Toll Road southbound exit ramp to Beltway 8 reopened after deputies completed a fatal-incident investigation in the 15400 block of East Hardy Road.

Midday storms are likely Saturday, June 6, with heavy downpours and localized flooding possible, especially near and south of I‑10.

Unannounced water shutoffs on Washington Avenue forced cancellations and cost local businesses thousands, owners say. The city says some early work was a "test."

Unionized staff at Marriott Marquis Houston ratified a contract that raises pay to $22 by 2028, adds Juneteenth as a paid holiday and lowers healthcare costs.

Houston police say a utility truck struck a man sleeping on the Eastex Freeway service road; the driver was questioned and released and the investigation is ongoing.

Several freight cars derailed Thursday night at a Port of Houston railyard near Clinton Drive and McCarty. Crews stood by and Union Pacific sent hazmat inspectors.

Census data and residents say Near Northside has lost roughly 4,000 Hispanic neighbors as home values and sales climb around White Oak. Community groups are weighing responses.

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for tips in the unsolved December 2020 killing of Joshua Robles. Officials say shots were fired into his car near the East Loop and tips can be submitted anonymously.

Three people were arrested after deputies responded to a reported break-in on the 18800 block of Timber Spring Drive; stolen items including a PlayStation 5 were recovered.

A Houston resident claimed a $1 million Ultimate Millions scratch ticket bought at a 7‑Eleven on State Highway 249. The winner chose to remain anonymous and the retailer may be eligible for a bonus.

Harris County fire marshals executed a search warrant Wednesday and seized a large cache of fireworks from a residence, issuing citations for illegal storage and sales.