Two women were arrested in West University for package thefts, with police using cameras and license plate readers. They confessed to the crimes and are charged with theft.

Aldine ISD started construction on a rebuilt Aldine Middle School and a new Lane School for special‑needs students under its $1.8B bond. Openings are targeted in 2028.

Precinct 4 is investing more than $20 million to add miles of new sidewalks near schools and busy corridors, with a new $16M phase targeting Katy and Cy‑Fair routes. The program builds on an earlier 50-mile effort and aims to close dangerous gaps in student routes.

An appeals court again dismissed the Barnes family’s wrongful-death suit over a 2016 Harris County deputy shooting. The family is weighing whether to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

A special runoff this Saturday will decide who fills Houston's At-Large Position 4 seat, pitting Alejandra Salinas against Dwight Boykins as early voting closes.

A woman died after being hit by a car in Houston while bypassing a vehicle on the sidewalk; the sober driver was hospitalized and the case will go to a grand jury.

Top-ranked Brett's BBQ Shop in Katy will close on Dec. 28 after owners cited rising costs and falling foot traffic. The partners say some catering will continue and a final New Year's Eve party is planned.

More than 200 IAH lounge workers ratified new three‑year contracts that set a $20 minimum and boost the lowest wages immediately, rising to $22 by 2028.

A woman died in a multi-vehicle crash in Houston's Third Ward; the crash involved four cars and was initiated by an SUV, with the investigation ongoing.

Tacos & Tequila is heading to Sam Houston Race Park with Three 6 Mafia and Fat Joe among the billed artists, plus tacos, tequila tastings and lucha libre. Tickets for the April 2026 date are listed now.

DEA Houston says several pounds of crystal meth were seized inside dog food packaging labeled Royal Canin in Cleveland; investigators are probing suspects.

Laderrick D. Dixon Jr., 21, is charged with murder in a fatal Houston shooting; a second suspect is sought. The police seek public help to identify this accomplice.

Houston enjoys sunny weather with 70s temperatures, clear skies, and a mild northeast wind, after a cold start to the week. A weak front will bring cooler nights, with another front expected next Sunday.