A traffic stop in Mission Bend escalated Monday into a SWAT standoff at a Mission Hills Drive home as deputies sealed off the block. Local stations say SWAT established a perimeter while officers worked to secure a warrant.

A body was recovered near Surfside Beach after a Houston teen went missing in the water; identification is pending and officials are investigating.

A wrong‑way crash on Highway 6 North near Clay Road killed one person and injured two others, deputies said. Officials closed the roadway while investigators worked the scene.

A husband and wife were hospitalized after a late-night fight in Southwest Houston ended with both shot, police say.

Thunderstorms are likely Saturday afternoon into Saturday night with heavy rain possible near the coast. Expect gusty winds and intermittent sea fog.

Trustees approved a roughly $41.02M construction contract for a new elementary at Pitts Road, with work set to begin this spring and completion expected by mid‑2027.

Kam Franklin and Brian Ching will lead Houston's 39th Art Car Parade on April 11 as part of a four‑day Art Car weekend that showcases 250+ rolling artworks. VIPit passes and reserved seating are available.

City records show the inspector general closed an inquiry into Controller Chris Hollins’ investor‑conference sponsorship solicitations as “not sustained.” The dispute began after Mayor Whitmire flagged sponsorship perks that some banks found troubling.

Dense fog this morning may slow coastal commutes; gusty southeast winds pick up Friday and showers look likely Saturday night.

Federal agents arrested Nikolai Buzolin after alleging his Houston company submitted more than $384 million in fraudulent insurance claims in under six months.

The FBI released images after three bank robberies in Houston over two weeks. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the suspect.

The Texans reportedly extended All‑Pro edge Danielle Hunter on a one‑year, $40.1M deal that includes an approximately $30.7M signing bonus and keeps him in Houston through 2027.

A 17-year-old male was shot and transported in stable condition after a reported shooting at 12300 Fleming Drive, Houston police said.