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.

A deadly multi-vehicle crash involving a bus on the Katy Freeway in Houston claimed one life, injured others, and caused a severe traffic jam for hours.

Kemien Sharod Taylor from Port Arthur was sentenced to 57 months for drug trafficking and a firearms offense after being caught with a stolen gun and crack cocaine.

Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport prepares for a surge in holiday travelers and advises arriving three hours early, especially on peak travel Friday from 4 to 8:30 p.m.

A man was killed and a woman injured in a hit-and-run crash involving a speeding truck on the Gulf Freeway in Houston. The authorities are seeking information about the black truck and its driver.

Police recovered a body in Buffalo Bayou after a chase involving a stolen car in Houston ended with suspects fleeing into the water. Two suspects were apprehended and one was found deceased.

Houston's weekend weather will be sunny and cool, with dry air from a Friday front and highs in the upper-50s Saturday, set to warm by Christmas Day with a chance of storms on Christmas Eve.

Houston's traffic remains a challenge, with one-third of Texas' most congested roads. However, delays decreased by 10% from 2022 to 2023, saving $426 million.