A 20-year-old, Avreyana Marks, was arrested in Harris County for DWI by Constable Mark Herman's Office after failing sobriety tests. Her bond was set at $100.

Houston retailers have limited hours on December 24 and many are closed on Christmas Day. Some grocery stores, pharmacies, Waffle House, and Buc-ee's will remain open. Check individual store hours before visiting.

Law enforcement arrested Ramon Daniel for purse thefts from vehicles, after an investigation involving witness interviews and video evidence. His bond was set at $300.

After 12 years in Chinese detention, Houston native Mark Swidan says rebuilding his life back home has been harder than surviving prison.

Harris County deputies are searching for Jose Aaron Henriquez, 44, wanted on murder and DWI-with-child warrants. Officials say he may be armed and ask anyone with tips to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers.

A woman died after being pinned between two vehicles on the 3500 block of Corder Street in South Houston. Police say a chase and a potentially intoxicated driver are under investigation.

An 11-year-old child was hit by a vehicle in Spring; emergency services responded and an investigation is ongoing. Details on the child's condition are not yet disclosed.

Mexican nationals face federal immigration charges in Eastern District of Texas, including re-entry after deportation and possession of alleged counterfeit documents.

University of Houston is converting its Women and Gender Resource Center into a Parent and Family Engagement Office; students worry the move removes a named safe space on campus.

Shark Tank‑backed Crispy Cones has filed permits to build a 1,356‑sq‑ft shop at Homestead Plaza in Conroe, with construction set for January–March 2026.

Stafford woman arrested for her husband's murder on the 22nd anniversary of his death; case from 2003 involves multiple gunshots, previous suspect, and ongoing investigation.

A woman died after crashing her car into a building in Houston Heights around 1 a.m. on Durham Drive. Speed may have played a role; she wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Investigation ongoing.

A man was shot Monday at the Venti Apartments on Ella Boulevard in north Harris County. Deputies say the scene is active and homicide detectives are investigating.