Deputies say Cole Lawson fled a crash on North Sam Houston Parkway East that hospitalized a woman; he was later found at his home, arrested and booked on DWI and hit‑and‑run charges.

Houston's weather includes rain, thunderstorms, and temperature drops with highs near 57°F and evening lows around 46°F. Clearing skies expected later, with a windy night.

A South Texas man, Adolfo Alvarez III, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for cocaine trafficking after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute. The DEA and Border Patrol intercepted his drug-laden tractor-trailer.

The FDA has issued a warning about certain imported cookwares that may leach lead into food, listing 19 potentially contaminated products mostly from India.

Routine traffic accident led to a drunk driving arrest by deputies; Carlos Rodriguez charged and jailed with $100 bond.

Airbnb donates $1.3 million to upgrade Houston's Columbia-Tap Trail and expand youth soccer, enhancing infrastructure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond.

Early voting is underway in Houston for the Dec. 13 runoffs, including the At‑Large 4 council seat and an HCC trustee race. Here’s what voters need to know about hours, ID and deadlines.

Residents at Spanish Village Apartments say repeated sewage backflows ruined furniture and left units hazardous while the leasing office declined to comment.

A three-year-old boy in Harris County was severely injured after being attacked by a neighbor's dog that entered his home. His father intervened, and the incident is under investigation. The dog's owner faces a fine, and the community is concerned.

New data show Houston has one of the nation's worst rates of disconnected young adults, and more than 40% of young mothers in the region are out of work or school. The shortage of subsidized child care and a male‑dominated jobs market are locking parents out of better pay and education.

Kenneth Walker, 42, was arrested in Houston on charges including aggravated robbery and drug possession after a tense incident in a convenience store parking lot.

Houston police are investigating the death of an 81-year-old woman found with a head wound at 3100 Murworth Drive, with an ongoing autopsy to determine the cause.

Houston police are investigating an incident where a man died from a self-inflicted gunshot during a family disturbance, with an officer also discharging his weapon.