Harris County cleared roughly $29 million to rebuild Chimney Rock Road and add drainage at Anderson Park. The fix should ease flooding but means lengthy construction.

Copenhagen European Restaurant & Bakery in Katy will close on Jan. 18 after nearly four years. Owner Pernille Reck cited 2025 challenges and thanked customers.

The Harlem Globetrotters stop in Houston on Feb. 7 as part of their 100 Year Tour, with two shows at Toyota Center, centennial jerseys and new fan experiences.

A tow truck slammed into a disabled Toyota Corolla on westbound I‑10 near Studemont; police say the Corolla's driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Houston authorities investigate a deadly motorcycle-versus-truck collision that occurred on a Sunday afternoon, resulting in a 22-year-old man's death.

HPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting where an armed suspect was fatally shot after not complying with disarmament commands. Officer I. Lagunas fired his weapon but was unharmed. Investigations by multiple agencies are underway.

Perry's Steakhouse will close its River Oaks restaurant on Jan. 24 amid a contractual dispute with the shopping center landlord; staff are being offered transfers.

A woman was arrested after a single-vehicle crash in Harris County for suspected DUI, with a bond set at $100. Further intoxication tests were conducted.

Google filed plans to open a 4,500-square-foot store at The Galleria with a $2M interior renovation and a mid-March construction window.

HPD says a 46-year-old man was fatally shot outside a bar at 3352 Old Spanish Trail on Friday. Detectives have the Homicide Division investigating and are seeking tips.

A mother was arrested for reckless driving when her truck with children inside veered off the road after leaving a Cars and Coffee event. She was booked with a $100 bond, and CPS was notified.

ExxonMobil's CEO Darren Woods described Venezuela's oil market as "uninvestable," contrasting Trump's push for U.S. oil investment there, citing a lack of legal support and previous asset seizures.

Houston police officer fatally shot Larry Menifee Jr., who was reportedly armed and threatening family members. The incident is under investigation, with the officer on leave. Menifee's family highlighted his mental health struggles.