A study by WalletHub ranks Houston as the second "most sinful" city in the U.S., scoring high in lust and other vices.

A pipe burst caused severe flooding at the Gables Post Oak apartment complex, leading to damage and displaced residents facing inadequate management response.

Police charged Alvaro Lovos with murder for a fatal assault on Hirsch Road, Houston. He is on the run, and the 67-year-old victim's name is withheld until family is notified.

Daniel Vargas Cartagena was arrested by Texas authorities, charged with the capital murder of Maria Flores, who was found shot at a Houston apartment complex.

A two-year-old boy died in a crash on Tidwell Road, Houston, when the SUV he was in, driven by a 15-year-old, hit debris. The child was not in a child seat; the driver was unharmed. No charges have been filed; an investigation is ongoing.

Perigold, Wayfair's luxury home goods brand, plans to open its first physical store in Houston's Highland Village in spring 2025, offering a tangible shopping experience for high-end furniture and decor.

A METRORail train and a vehicle collided in Houston, injuring two. The car turned improperly on Fannin Street, leading to the crash and a minor derailment. Both injured parties are expected to recover.

Houston City Council is considering a change to allow a non-engineer to lead its Public Works, a move that alarms professional engineers concerned about public safety and infrastructure integrity.

A Houston police officer escorting a crane was injured after a collision with a heavy truck on the 610 South Loop; traffic was affected but the officer's injuries were not life-threatening.

Harris County parents, Evan Gyuricza and Misty Broadway, were arrested for child endangerment after leaving their children home alone to drink at a bar.

Parents at Lantrip Elementary in Houston are protesting for transparency after Principal Castro's sudden administrative leave, amidst high staff turnover reports.

Antonio Guzman appeared in court for the murder of his uncle, Jose Torres. His bond remains at $200,000. His lawyer plans to review evidence and Miranda rights. Torres was found dead at home, suspected killed by Guzman who felt "unloved."

Barbie Robinson, ex-Harris County Public Health Director, is charged with felony misuse of official information linked to a bid-rigging scheme favoring IBM.