Sandi Massey was named the new Chief of Schools for Houston ISD, a role focusing on quality instruction across 273 campuses. She'll oversee four Division Chiefs, amidst restructuring in the district's academics department.

Jamie Ray Rencher, 47, was arrested by the San Antonio Police for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Conroe teenager after convincing her to meet him.

A chimney problem caused a house fire in Westbranch, resulting in $23,000 in damage. Firefighters saved $231,600 in property, with 35 personnel responding to the January 6 incident.

Axiom Space plans to launch the world's first commercial space station modules starting with the power module to ensure earlier free flight operations, supporting NASA's transition from the ISS.

Houston police are looking for two persons of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Travione Pratt on December 22. They may have information about the incident.

Houston police are investigating a shooting by an officer that resulted in a suspect's death during a physical altercation.

A former mall security guard and children's tennis coach, Taylor Roy, has been charged with filming minors and indecency, after a cyber tip led to an investigation.

A recent fire in the Eldridge/West Oaks area resulted in extensive damage to an apartment complex but no injuries, with the Houston Fire Department citing careless discarding of materials as the accidental cause.

A woman, 74, died from a December 30 traffic accident in Houston. She crossed a street away from crosswalks and was hit by a Kia Sorento. The driver cooperated with police; no charges filed yet.

Former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has been hired as a senior policy advisor for Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey following her DA tenure.

Teachers prepare Walt Disney Elementary in Alvin for students' return after a tornado, with extensive community support and nearly $150k in donations.

Harris County Public Health promotes regular screenings and HPV vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer, with emphasis on early detection and preventive measures.

A fire damaged an apartment complex's laundry room in Spring Branch East, Houston, with no injuries and $100,000 in losses. HFD is investigating the cause.