A woman in her 30s was critically shot Monday night near NRG Park; police are searching for a suspect described in a dark hoodie.

Portuguese man‑of‑war have washed up on Galveston beaches this week; officials warn their tentacles can still sting and outline first‑aid steps.

Houston police say officers assisting with a felony-warrant operation shot and struck an armed suspect in the 6000 block of Bellfort Street. No officers were injured.

Luke Bryan headlines RodeoHouston's First Responders Appreciation Night at NRG Stadium, extending his run as one of the rodeo's biggest draws.

Pie Tap’s River Oaks outpost has closed roughly nine months after opening, the chain confirmed on its social pages. The closure leaves the NOVEL storefront vacant for now.

A Spring Branch institution, Taqueria Cancun announced March 29 will be its last day after more than 40 years.

Dwight Yoakam headlines RodeoHouston at NRG Stadium on March 7, mixing Bakersfield classics with songs from his 2024 album Brighter Days.

Three Harris County juvenile judges differ sharply on sending violent teens to adult prison, and the split has drawn fresh scrutiny after a released juvenile was later accused in new violent crimes.

Patrick Cassells was sentenced to 7.5 years and ordered to repay $25M+ after prosecutors say he billed Medicare nearly $60M and used proceeds to buy cars, some destined for Nigeria.

Maps released this week show drought expanding across Texas for a fourth week, with reservoirs and rangelands under renewed stress.

Federal filings tie the Homietos gang to the April 14, 2023 I‑45 shootings that killed three motorcyclists and name Joseph Roy “Tequila” Gomez in the racketeering case.

A domestic dispute in Cleveland escalated to gunfire on the 100 block of Hunt Street; police arrested a 68‑year‑old, recovered a rifle and say no one was seriously hurt. Investigators have charged the suspect and the Liberty County special response team assisted on scene.

The City Controller says Houston will spend more than $131 million on electricity this fiscal year — about a 40% jump — after a contract renewal left the city exposed to market prices.