Houston recovers from a storm with schools closed and people out despite the cold, including a fan collecting Rockets bobbleheads, while traffic flows smoothly and local life thrives. Weather forecasts predict a calm week ahead.

Houston police investigate a fatal shooting on Chasewood Drive where a 30-year-old man was found dead in a silver sedan, with narcotics in the vehicle indicating a possible drug dispute.

An elderly woman in Houston was killed in a gunfight with home invasion suspects; she shot both before succumbing to her injuries. The suspects were hospitalized and the incident is under investigation.

Montgomery County will expand its Conroe mental-health hospital by 100 beds to speed competency-restoration care; officials expect completion by December 2026.

Houston faces extreme cold with temperatures in the teens and 20s, along with gusty winds. Record-low temperatures are possible, and residents are advised to protect pipes and plants. Brief warming is expected later in the week.

A water main break sent water and debris into the air in Houston's Galleria area, causing concerns for traffic hazards ahead of a forecasted freeze. Repair timeline is unknown.

Houston's Mayor John Whitmire oversees the city's preparedness for a deep freeze, emphasizing safety and urging residents to avoid travel. No major emergencies or fatalities have been reported, with warming centers open for all.

Harris County deputies arrested a driver for DWI and urged the public to avoid impaired driving. The Constable's Office promotes safety and uses social media and an app to inform locals.

A person with outstanding warrants and narcotics possession was arrested by Constable Mark Herman's Office. The arrest is part of efforts to remove drugs and wanted individuals from the streets.

A man with a felony theft warrant was arrested at Walmart after a suspicious person call; authorities highlighted the importance of community-police cooperation.

TxDOT defends their brine treatment against criticism ahead of a Houston winter storm, while the city prepares for hazardous road conditions and local services adjust operations.

BCS Capital Group broke ground on a four-building Humble industrial park near IAH. The project totals about 168,840 square feet across roughly 11.4 acres.

Houston faces severe weather, including thunderstorms and an arctic blast, with forecasts of rain turning to freezing rain and hard freezes, potentially causing power outages and treacherous travel.