Deputies in Harris County arrested Steve James Krol for meth possession during a traffic stop. The bust was part of an effort to clean up the streets.

Conroe judge William Waggoner was arrested for DWI and weapon charges, yet returned to court hours later, despite a history of legal issues dating back to 2008.

County officials say new state bail rules and a constitutional amendment could erase recent declines in the jail population by increasing pretrial detention. Local leaders warn the county’s progress depends on courts keeping cases moving.

A 36-year-old man died after his Nissan Altima crashed into a column on Houston's Interstate Highway 59. No other vehicles were involved. Police are investigating.

Houston police released surveillance video to seek public help in identifying suspects involved in the shooting death of Markquez Mack, 29, and the injury of a 30-year-old woman.

A woman was found dead after a residential fire in the 21400 block of N. Werrington Way; the Harris County Fire Marshal is investigating.

Houston experienced dense fog in the morning, with varied weather and temperatures ahead, including the possibility of showers and a cold front dropping temperatures significantly by Sunday night.

Spring Independent School District will close two schools due to budget deficits and low enrollment, with plans to rezone students and improve academic services.

Golden Chick has quietly launched a full-menu outpost inside the FM 1960 Walmart in Humble, serving breakfast and late-night options for shoppers and neighbors.

Pearl Lake Pointe, a 376‑unit luxury community from Morgan and Carlyle, has broken ground in Sugar Land. The five‑story project anchors the Lake Pointe redevelopment push and aims to deliver upscale rentals and office space.

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.