Texas AG Paxton's office detained 50 individuals in Houston for alleged illegal presence in the US, handing them over to federal authorities. The operation targeted locations linked to criminal activity.

Houston is experiencing warm January weather, potentially breaking records with highs nearing 78 degrees. Patchy fog and chances of showers are expected, followed by a weekend cold front bringing temperatures down to normal January levels.

Harris County deputies arrested Michael David Nelson for driving while intoxicated on Kuykendahl Road after he failed sobriety tests and registered a BAC of 0.154.

Port Arthur man Paris Bennette was sentenced to 19 years for meth trafficking following a 2024 arrest where police found a kilogram of meth in his vehicle.

Ford Fry’s Rocket Farm will close the Heights Superica on Feb. 15 and reopen the space as Star Rover on Feb. 26. The new spot will focus on affordable steaks, seafood and a 76‑ounce eating challenge.

A man from Angelina County got 8+ years in prison and must pay $8.1M for a $9M fraud, involving over 100 victims in schemes including a fake cannabis store and misusing PPP loans.

HISD expanded its cellphone rules this semester, lengthening confiscation windows and adding alternative‑campus placements for repeat violators.

Declining enrollment has opened a roughly $27M hole in Clear Creek ISD’s budget for 2026–27. Trustees are weighing consolidations, staff cuts and a possible tax vote.

Tony Buzbee filed suit accusing Jorge Abrego and HTX Tactical of creating AI‑generated sexual images of a Houston influencer and seeking more than $10M.

Deputies arrested Lanaiya Agee for DWI and evading arrest after a chase on West Lake Houston Parkway following a disturbance call. Her bond was set at $5,100.

Houston police investigate a fatal collision on Clay Road where a 29-year-old pedestrian was killed by a vehicle; the driver rendered aid and was not detained.

Town hall meeting discusses pros and cons of Ben Taub Hospital expansion into Hermann Park's green space, with debate over use of eminent domain and search for a balance between health care needs and park preservation.

A $1 million effort from the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation has turned 40 Houston-area libraries into Family Place rooms with play areas, bilingual books and parent workshops.