A Houston teen, Emmanuel Gonzalez-Garcia, was reunited with his family after being mistakenly held as an "unaccompanied minor" in federal custody for nearly 50 days.

Houston broke ground on a VA‑campus disease‑testing lab officials say will process thousands of samples daily, a project that moved forward after federal funding was cut.

Viral creator H‑Town Frankie has installed a synchronized holiday light show at Discovery Green, blending oversized props and a Houston soundtrack with nightly shows through Jan. 4.

Thanksgiving shoppers enjoy lower turkey prices while facing higher costs for side dishes, adapting with strategic purchases and seeking deals to maintain traditions amid economic pressure.

A man was killed Friday in an apparent auto-pedestrian crash on Westheimer Road near Tanglewilde. Houston police listed the scene as a major fatality while investigators work the case.

A pilot safely landed a malfunctioning 1967 Mooney M20E in a Texas housing development due to engine issues, sparing himself from injury. Investigations are ongoing.

Two monks on a peace walk were injured in a crash near Dayton, Texas; one seriously. They continued their journey, showing dedication despite the setback.

An Alamo woman pleaded guilty to international drug trafficking and faces a minimum of 10 years in prison, with her sentencing set for February 24, 2026.

Spring ISD parents packed meetings this week after consultants proposed closing Link Elementary and Dueitt Middle. Families say closures would disrupt walkable commutes and leave many without practical transportation.

A Midtown Redevelopment Authority corruption trial is set for January, renewing scrutiny over millions in housing funds tied to Third Ward. Questions about payments, audits and a $22M office tower remain.

Sharpstown residents say bursts of random gunfire have increased while a dispute over District J patrol funding deepens between a council office and HPD. Neighbors are collecting shell casings and calling for clearer patrol plans.

Two delivery drivers' dispute in Houston Heights leads to a shooting, with one hospitalized and the other questioned by police.

Texas AG Ken Paxton won a legal victory against the 2019 Harris County bail reform, aiming to uphold stricter bail policies for individuals deemed dangerous.