Precinct 4 deputies set a perimeter in the 400 block of Thorne Wilde Park Lane after reports of gunfire; deputies searched with K‑9s and DPS air support but did not locate the wounded man.

A man was taken into custody after deputies say he fired a gun in the 11800 block of Harmony Estates Lane. The constable's office says he was found with marijuana and detained without incident.

Seven people face charges for smuggling guns to North Korea, with Shenghua Wen identified as the ringleader in a Houston-based operation. They allegedly trafficked 170 firearms and ammunition, facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

A man was arrested after causing a disturbance and climbing onto a Chick-fil-A roof on Katy Freeway, leading to an evacuation; his motives are unclear.

A car chase in Harris County ended in a multi-vehicle crash with the suspect arrested and drugs recovered; the chase caused property damage and traffic delays.

Houstonians protested in the Galleria area demanding justice and transparency after Renee Good's death by an ICE agent, questioning the agent's self-defense claim.

Conroe set aside roughly 40 acres of the Deison Technology Park to create a Discovery Green‑style public park after its biotech tenant left and the campus fell into disrepair.

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether to review the appeal of more than 100 former Houston Methodist workers fired in 2021 for refusing a COVID vaccine. The outcome could affect employer mandates nationwide.

Mexico City natives Angel Bautista and Javier Becerra are opening Bar Xolo in Montrose — a coffee‑to‑cocktails concept with clarified drinks, Veracruz beans and Mexico City design. Soft opening Feb. 4.

A 37,000‑sq‑ft Cowboys Red River honky‑tonk is coming to PlazAmericas this month, complete with a 2,500‑sq‑ft race‑track dance floor and weekend live acts.

Felony counts tied to a July road‑rage shooting were dismissed Wednesday; prosecutors say they may refile as the investigation continues.

Houston allocates $30 million for the demolition of dilapidated buildings to improve stormwater drainage, addressing public safety and flood risks across the city.

A Honduran man in ICE custody died in a Houston hospital due to chronic heart issues. His death raises concerns about detainee healthcare in ICE facilities.