Houston's Mayor Whitmire pledges a compassionate crackdown on homelessness, moving to clear encampments while offering resources like mental health treatment.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office partners with Responsibility.org and zTrip to offer discounted rides on New Year's Eve in Houston to prevent drunk driving.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's legacy is honored in Texas for his humanitarian work, especially his contribution to building homes with Habitat for Humanity.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office and Navidad en el Barrio are giving Christmas gifts to children of incarcerated women from the Harris County Jail Women's Empowerment Center.

Houston launches a multi-agency DWI enforcement initiative during the holiday season to enhance patrols and improve road safety.

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) plans to implement a new weapon detection system across high schools by January 2025 to enhance student safety.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.15 billion, making it the fifth-largest in history, after no winning tickets were sold for the Christmas Eve draw.

City facilities announce holiday closure dates; sanitation services to be rescheduled, and the rubber wheel trolley will continue running Friday to Sunday.

HISD has planned its Spring 2025 semester calendar, including test dates and breaks. Major holidays and college admission exams are scheduled, with community feedback sought on the 2025-2026 draft calendar.

The Houston Chronicle reports on a satirical "town hall" by a Zombie Enron, led by "Birds Aren't Real" CEO Connor Gaydos, featuring an unverified $50 million check to Houstonians.

Goose Creek CISD plans to close Lamar Elementary due to low enrollment, considering repurposing it for daycare and alternative school use, despite community opposition.

The Houston Police Department begins its 39th annual Comida/Food Drive, aiming to distribute holiday meals to struggling families, an event announced at the Kroger on Studemont Street.

Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation donates $100,000 to the University of Houston Law Center to enhance its Criminal Justice Clinic and legal services to underserved communities.