Humble’s council approved an ordinance to ban unauthorized room‑rental 'congregate living' in single‑family neighborhoods, adding occupancy limits, permits and daily fines.

Local broker tallies show a split Woodlands market: several ZIP codes saw higher medians while most neighborhoods logged longer days on market. Sales clustered in the $200k–$399k band.

Port Houston has launched early planning and budget actions for Project 12 — a multiyear Ship Channel expansion that would include Texas City and Galveston.

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.