Houston City Council nears a vote on closing Polk Street for the George R. Brown Convention Center's expansion, facing community opposition worried about East End's disconnection from the city.

Houston airports face potential delays due to the government shutdown, impacting TSA, air traffic control, and Essential Air Service program, with pilot coordination at Burbank Airport and countrywide staffing shortages.

Major changes to I-10 and traffic patterns due to the White Oak Bayou Elevation Project in Houston will begin on October 24, impacting lanes and causing detours until mid-2026.

Exzavier Daniels was arrested for suspected intoxicated driving in Harris County, marking his potential third related offense. His blood alcohol content was being analyzed, and his bond was set at $10,000.

KPRC 2 anchor Owen Conflenti returns to morning news on October 13 after hernia surgery recovery; he surprised fans by volunteering at an event during his leave.

The new 7.7-mile paddling trail along Greens Bayou in Houston, now part of the Texas Paddling Trails Program, offers outdoor recreation and connects residents to nature.

A Houston carjacking suspect was arrested after leading deputies on a 45-minute chase, causing a deputy to collide with a motorcyclist, who sustained minor injuries.

A man was fatally stabbed in a Harris County apartment complex after allegedly entering another family's apartment while possibly intoxicated. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Jesus Guerrero was arrested for recording under a woman's dress at a Harris County Walmart and admitted to similar acts, facing Invasive Visual Recording charges.

Former Harris Health employee accessed and shared over 5,000 patients' records without authorization, including Social Security and medical details, between 2011 and 2021.

A hazmat incident at Lee High School in Baytown caused minor staff injury and prompted evacuations. A strange odor led to the response, with the scene cleared by 9:30 a.m. The cause of the odor is under investigation.

The Houston Avenue bridge over the Katy Freeway was hit by an 18-wheeler, causing traffic disruption and road debris, marking the bridge's 70th strike during the ongoing I-10 project.

Houston faces an unusually hot October, with temperatures near 90°F and little relief at night. Historical records may not be broken, but the heat is significant. Rain chances are low, and the city is also monitoring Tropical Storm Jerry near Africa.