A fire at a west Houston apartment complex damaged 12 units, with one firefighter injured. Residents escaped, but the cause is unknown and under investigation. The Red Cross is aiding displaced residents.

Houston faces a temperature swing with cold mornings and warmer afternoons as the year ends, with a mild New Year's Eve and a slight cooldown to follow.

Two road rage shootings occurred in Houston on Thursday; a man was shot at Grand Parkway and another woman was hit in Acres Homes. The assailants are unidentified, and the victims received medical attention.

Constable Herman's office in Precinct 4 arrested six suspected drunk drivers over the holidays, reinforcing a strict no-tolerance stance on drinking and driving.

Harris County deputies arrested Brouchea Edwards on Christmas Day for an outstanding felony warrant and multiple misdemeanors after responding to a disturbance.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner inaugurates improvements at Evella Park, including a new basketball court and enhanced features funded partly by the Cheniere Foundation; part of the city-wide Love Our Parks initiative.

The Houston Health Department reports that the most popular baby names of 2023 include Emma, Mia, and Camila for girls, and Liam, Noah, and Mateo for boys, reflecting the city's cultural diversity.

Houston braces for a cold Friday with highs near 54 degrees and potential morning frost, especially in The Woodlands and Katy. A warming trend is expected for New Year's celebrations, with no severe weather forecasted through Saturday.

The Houston Police arrested Jeffrey Duncan Hendrix in relation to a 2022 shooting at an apartment complex, charging him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Houston prepares for New Year's Eve with fireworks and festivities across the city, offering diverse celebrations from family-friendly events to exclusive parties.

North Harris County law enforcement increases patrols on New Year's Eve to combat illegal celebratory gunfire, urging public vigilance and enforcing safety.

A former NASA employee and her husband face charges for allegedly running a mortgage fraud scheme and risk prison time and fines. They're accused of lying on loan agreements and submitting false documents since 2016. They maintain their innocence.

Two men, Rigoberto Hernandez and Jefferey Rodriguez, were arrested and charged with assault after a violent incident involving gunfire on Ella Boulevard in Harris County. A third armed suspect is still at large.