Houston residents received unexpected large bills for old COVID-19 tests due to a software glitch, but won't have to pay them. The government plans to distribute free COVID-19 tests again.

Water leaks persist as Houston's top 311 complaint, despite efforts to improve infrastructure, with over 44,000 filed last year, highlighting systemic issues and the urgent need for repair.

A man in Cypress surrendered after a standoff with SWAT, stemming from evading a traffic stop. He faced assault and evasion charges but eventually gave up peacefully. No harm came to his family inside the home.

A METRO bus driver in Houston was stabbed by passenger Marcus Mitchell, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Mitchell fled but was arrested and is on a $500k bond. Motives are unknown as the investigation continues.

Tom Homan, ex-ICE director, is set to become Trump's "border czar," overseeing aggressive immigration policies, including potential mass deportations. Critics discuss the moral and financial implications of these hardline strategies.

A domestic argument between a husband and wife escalated into a car chase and crash in North Harris County, resulting in injuries for both and critical condition for the wife.

Houston's METRO receives a $1.2 million federal grant for the Gulfton Corridor Project to develop a transit-oriented community hub with a proposed BRT line.

Houston's forecast includes a 30% chance of showers today, a sunny Veterans Day, and an anticipated cool down next week with "fall fantastic" weather ahead.

A 4-year-old autistic boy is in critical condition after being pulled from a lake in Cypress, Texas last night; CPR was administered and the incident is under investigation.

Black residents received racist text messages in several states, prompting local and federal investigations. The texts targeted individuals for their race, eliciting widespread condemnation.

John Harrison has been announced as the new barrelman for the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, succeeding Leon Coffee who filled the role for 31 years.

A young father was killed in a shooting in Houston while with his daughter, who was unharmed. The incident occurred in a bank parking lot, with two others also in the car. The motive is under investigation.

Angel Ponce, experienced in advocacy for the disabled, joins the METRO Board of Directors in Houston, promising to enhance accessibility in public transit.