Fort Bend Rep. Gary Gates, who wrote HB21 to curb 'traveling' housing-finance tax deals, has intervened in litigation defending the law he authored.

The Langley opens next month near Rice with starting rents above $9,000 and average asking rent reportedly topping $13,000. Luxury amenities and large floor plans lead the push.

Memorial City Mall in Houston reopened after an ammonia leak from its ice rink caused an evacuation; the rink remains closed. No injuries occurred and the HazMat team contained the leak.

Jevonte McCall was arrested for a broken window, found to have an outstanding warrant, and charged with escape after attempting to flee from custody and the hospital. His bond was set at $20,000.

Harris County deputies arrested Jimmie Tullos, who had an active warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, in a backyard on Meadowtrace Drive.

Baytown approved an architect to design the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center at Decker and Market, a 150k–200k‑sq‑ft venue intended to host concerts, tournaments and community events.

Harris County cleared roughly $29 million to rebuild Chimney Rock Road and add drainage at Anderson Park. The fix should ease flooding but means lengthy construction.

Copenhagen European Restaurant & Bakery in Katy will close on Jan. 18 after nearly four years. Owner Pernille Reck cited 2025 challenges and thanked customers.

The Harlem Globetrotters stop in Houston on Feb. 7 as part of their 100 Year Tour, with two shows at Toyota Center, centennial jerseys and new fan experiences.

A tow truck slammed into a disabled Toyota Corolla on westbound I‑10 near Studemont; police say the Corolla's driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Houston authorities investigate a deadly motorcycle-versus-truck collision that occurred on a Sunday afternoon, resulting in a 22-year-old man's death.

HPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting where an armed suspect was fatally shot after not complying with disarmament commands. Officer I. Lagunas fired his weapon but was unharmed. Investigations by multiple agencies are underway.

Perry's Steakhouse will close its River Oaks restaurant on Jan. 24 amid a contractual dispute with the shopping center landlord; staff are being offered transfers.