An electrical issue sparked a fire at a Meyerland apartment, causing $110,000 in damages, but no injuries. Firefighters saved $3.14 million in property and residents were offered alternative units.

Over 82,000 applied for Harris County's "Uplift Harris" basic income program, but only 2% will get a $500 monthly payment for 18 months. The demand highlights poverty issues in the area.

David Barnes has been sentenced to 21 years in a Russian prison on child abuse charges that Texas authorities had deemed baseless. His lawyer expresses shock, with plans for an appeal.

A five-vehicle crash on the North Freeway near Cypresswood Drive halted traffic, with lane closures and delays continuing for hours as authorities conducted investigations and cleanup.

The Almeda Sims Wastewater Treatment Plant in Houston is cleaning up after a tank failure caused over 100,000 gallons of sewage to spill; tap water is safe, but nearby private wells should use boiled or distilled water.

One individual died in a three-vehicle collision in NW Harris County, with emergency responders attending to the scene at Jones Road; northbound lanes were closed.

A tow truck operator was fatally struck by a vehicle on the Northwest Freeway while loading a car. Initially in fair condition, his health worsened and he died. The investigation is ongoing with no charges or signs of impairment reported.

A Texas man, Zenen Torres-Perdomo, was convicted for attempting to transport undocumented immigrants in his tractor-trailer, facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Deputies arrested Jesenia Garcia on Feb 11 for DWI, her third offense, after a traffic stop on Katy Freeway confirmed her inebriation. Bond was set at $30,000 by the 338th District Court.

Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock is tapped by Houston's Mayor Whitmire as the first Hispanic woman to chair the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, overseeing its $1.6 billion budget, with city council and METRO board approval pending.

Houston's Valentine's Day will be sunny with a high of 68, dropping to 56 at night with possible patchy fog. A cloudy Thursday with a chance of rain late night is expected, and mixed weather is likely for the weekend.

A mother was found dead and her two-year-old son alive in a northeast Harris County home after the suspected killer, who was the mother's boyfriend, confessed and subsequently took his own life in Louisiana.

The Conservatory Galleria, a new food hall by Chase LoVullo and Roveen Abante, is opening in Houston, featuring diverse vendors, multiple bars, and a tribute to the iconic Roxy nightclub.