A UTHealth Houston‑led trial finds the oral GLP‑1 pill orforglipron produced dose‑dependent weight loss and improved blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Houston anticipates fog and rain with highs of 82°F today, and evening showers. The weekend may see more rain, but Thanksgiving looks sunny and cooler.

Two delivery drivers allegedly exchanged gunfire in a parking lot near Houston Heights on Nov. 19; police have released few details and an investigation is underway.

A Woodland Acres middle‑schooler reported being trailed while walking home; the district has added patrols and asked parents to review safety steps with their kids.

Isaiah Crooms was charged with capital murder and aggravated assault after a fatal shooting at 5410 North Braeswood Blvd, joining two others implicated.

Primark is opening a new 31,600-square-foot store in Katy Mills, Houston, with a grand opening scheduled for November 20. It's part of a broader U.S. expansion, with another location in Willowbrook Mall and plans for 17 stores across the country.

Houston police arrested a 20-year-old and charged him with capital murder in the 2023 Fleming Drive killing of Hope Renee Saenz. Investigators say the attack was tied to a robbery.

A new H3N2 flu variant, subclade K, is spreading in the US, with concerns about its resistance to this year's flu vaccine and potential severity. Health experts advise vaccination and vigilance.

Two United planes made contact at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental; United said there were no injuries and replacement aircraft were arranged. A passenger shared photos of wing damage.

George's lawyers say secret messages and missing proffer audio point to prosecutorial misconduct; the DA's office calls the allegations baseless. A mid‑December hearing will test the competing claims.

Houston-born artist d4vd is being treated as a suspect after a 15‑year‑old's remains were found in an impounded Tesla, investigators say. Forensics are ongoing.

Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD for not displaying the Ten Commandments as required by state law, despite receiving legally compliant donated copies.

Hardy’s family says an assistant DA told them the accused agreed to a 15‑year plea that could make him eligible for parole in roughly six years. Their frustration is tied to turnover and a crowded Harris County docket.