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.

HISD’s plan to move on‑campus magnet and CTE classes into the Barbara Jordan Career Center set off heated meetings at Heights High and a delayed board vote. Parents warn bussing and program loss would hollow out neighborhood schools.

The Texas Department of Transportation rescheduled the I-45 North Houston Project, including bridge demolition and street closures. Detours and project updates are provided.

Fairstead paid $43.3M for Coolwood Oaks and will invest more than $14M to renovate 168 affordable homes in Houston, roughly $92K per unit.

A man was shot to death in Texas City; a suspect is charged with murder and held on $500,000 bond. Police seek public assistance in the investigation.