Houston Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz has been reappointed to FEMA's National Advisory Council, moving from Emergency Management Representative to Emergency Response Provider, as announced by the city. Mayor Whitmire praises Muñoz's service and dedication.

Houston restaurants are supporting the victims of a New Year's Day attack in New Orleans by donating a portion of their sales and hosting fundraisers.

Houston hospitals celebrated the births of several new year babies, with Adyline Harris being born at 12:04 a.m. and others, including Jonah Munoz Soriano and Emily Elisabeth, following soon after.

Texas law enforcement agencies are increasing New Year's Eve patrols to combat drunk driving, with a stern warning that offenders will be arrested. They advocate for the use of sober drivers and rideshare services to ensure public safety.

Lowe's is distributing free cleanup supplies to Kingwood residents affected by recent tornadoes, on a first-come, first-served basis at the Eastex Freeway store.

Officer Mark Herman of the Bellaire PD passed away after an accident incurred during Hurricane Beryl cleanup. He served in law enforcement for nearly 48 years.

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.