A woman was arrested after a single-vehicle crash in Harris County for suspected DUI, with a bond set at $100. Further intoxication tests were conducted.

Google filed plans to open a 4,500-square-foot store at The Galleria with a $2M interior renovation and a mid-March construction window.

HPD says a 46-year-old man was fatally shot outside a bar at 3352 Old Spanish Trail on Friday. Detectives have the Homicide Division investigating and are seeking tips.

A mother was arrested for reckless driving when her truck with children inside veered off the road after leaving a Cars and Coffee event. She was booked with a $100 bond, and CPS was notified.

ExxonMobil's CEO Darren Woods described Venezuela's oil market as "uninvestable," contrasting Trump's push for U.S. oil investment there, citing a lack of legal support and previous asset seizures.

Houston police officer fatally shot Larry Menifee Jr., who was reportedly armed and threatening family members. The incident is under investigation, with the officer on leave. Menifee's family highlighted his mental health struggles.

Jonah Cornnell McQueen was arrested in northern Harris County for allegedly murdering his roommate, Kelvin Jones, after an argument led to a fatal shooting.

A man was fatally shot and found in a vehicle in Northeast Harris County, with suspects on the loose. Another Harris County incident involved a fatal shooting between roommates, with one arrested. Police investigations are ongoing.

The 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon took place in Houston, drawing runners and spectators, yet caused significant street closures affecting local traffic.

Frenchy's says two Houston storefronts failed to meet its standards and the CEO has removed the Frenchy's name while the chain tightens franchise controls.

The Southern District of Texas charged 201 individuals with border security offenses in the first week of the new year, showcasing continued enforcement efforts.

Records show an HISD officer took a Venezuelan driver's passport after a 2024 crash; a later internal and criminal review ended without charges. The episode raised questions about oversight and language‑barrier encounters.

Video shows someone ripping rainbow flags from the Montrose Center’s fence; the center says staff are safe, a police report was filed and security will be increased before a Feb. 7–8 summit.