A man was fatally shot in a Houston apartment complex on Christmas, with preliminary findings suggesting a possible domestic dispute. The case is going to a grand jury.

Houston launches a multi-agency DWI enforcement initiative during the holiday season to enhance patrols and improve road safety.

A 12-year-old girl in Houston was hit by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire and was aided by a neighbor to reach a hospital despite minor crash on the way.

Houston florist Elisa Monreal expresses concern that a potential TikTok ban could harm her business, while the University of Houston prepares to comply with a Texas law prohibiting the app on university networks and devices.

A woman was stabbed and robbed by a man after exiting a METRO bus in Houston. The suspect was arrested soon after, also linked to an earlier armed robbery.

32 Degreez Barbershop in Houston quickly reopens after a car crash caused by a 61-year-old driver injured three, showing the community's strength and resilience.

A 2-alarm fire at Ridge Point Apartments in Houston led to evacuations and a community response, with no serious injuries reported; the cause is under investigation.

A shootout between two brothers next to Houston's NRG Center resulted in both of their deaths, leading to a homicide investigation by the Houston Police.

A toddler in Harris County accidentally shot their mother after finding an unsecured gun in a vehicle. The mother is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Houston initiates an eco-friendly Christmas tree recycling program running from December 26th to January 24th, 2025, with 22 drop-off locations and a curbside collection service for undecorated trees.

Five Houston buildings received historical landmark status, expanding the city's preserved sites to 307, including a former store and a Georgian-style residence.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott launches a billboard campaign in Mexico and Central America to deter illegal immigration, featuring warnings about the dangers migrants might face.

The Houston Chronicle reports on a satirical "town hall" by a Zombie Enron, led by "Birds Aren't Real" CEO Connor Gaydos, featuring an unverified $50 million check to Houstonians.