I-45 north entrance ramp at Tiki Island closes for traffic reconfiguration; detours via SH-146 and Texas City Wye outlined; Galveston County provides updates.

Governor Abbott focused on property tax relief, school choice, and teacher pay in his State of the State address, also criticizing Harris County tax hikes and promoting traditional gender views in education.

Houston expects warm weather with foggy mornings and sunny afternoons. Evenings will be milder, and there's a slight chance of showers during the week.

Two teens were hospitalized after a shootout with Houston police at an apartment complex. The boy was shot, the girl injured by glass, but officers were unharmed. Police are investigating the teens' possible links to other crimes.

A shooting at Pasadena Memorial High School during a percussion competition left one man wounded and an elderly gunman arrested. Quick action from a bystander and off-duty officer prevented further harm.

Philip Ogbeide pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns, underreporting income, and claiming inflated refunds, amounting to a $166,929 debt to the Treasury.

Houston authorities are investigating a fatal incident where a 47-year-old man was hit by a vehicle on the East Freeway service road. The driver cooperated and was not impaired.

New footage related to a triple murder-arson case in Cypress, Texas, is set to be released by the Harris County Sheriff's Office, with a $25,000 reward for information.

Two Houston high school mariachi bands performed spontaneously at a Whataburger, going viral with over 2 million views. They celebrated their UIL competition success with impromptu music, uniting diners and creating an unexpected community moment.

A man was arrested for stealing over $400 worth of goods, including sex toys and pills, from a CVS in Spring, Texas; the arrest was made by Harris County Precinct 4 deputies.

Fleming Middle School reports improvements in math, science, and reading in its second year under HISD's New Education System, with 38% proficiency in math and 59% in reading.

Starbucks is cutting its menu by 30% to improve service and recapture its original local coffee house feel. It will cut certain items, offer coffee/tea refills, reintroduce self-serve condiments, and prioritize in-store customers over mobile orders.

A study demonstrates that the oral antiviral drug obeldesivir is effective against Marburg virus, offering a potential treatment that improves survival rates.