An apartment fire in Houston caused by an unattended candle resulted in $30,000 damages but no injuries, thanks to quick action by firefighters and bystanders.

The article details weather forecasts for Houston, with sunny days ahead, chances of rain increasing into the weekend, and no severe thunderstorms expected.

Following a fatal fire in Houston, the local fire department is planning a fire safety awareness campaign to discuss smoke detectors and evacuation plans.

A man, Patrick Sandifer, was arrested for indecent exposure after flashing people from a parking lot in Harris County, as reported by Constable Mark Herman's office.

Houston reschedules its 46th Annual MLK Parade for February 10, featuring civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump as Grand Marshal, emphasizing "Brotherly Love" in alignment with Black History Month.

William-Paul Thomas, ex-Houston City Hall aide, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for federal bribery charges. He accepted bribes for city favors.

Montgomery County seeks $58 million from TxDOT for road improvements to alleviate traffic, including expanding lanes and adding new ramps in the Houston metro area.

An 18-wheeler caught fire on West Grand Parkway South in Harris County, causing major delays and a full highway closure near Katy. Cleanup was expected to take four hours.

A 12-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car while crossing outside a crosswalk on North Shepherd Drive in Houston. The involved driver is cooperating with the police, and no charges have been filed.

A man was shot and critically injured in Harris County after suspects involved in a store theft shot at his family's car; a woman and child were unharmed in the incident.

A mother died trying to save her son from a house fire in Houston, despite managing to rescue her two other children. The community is supporting the family.

An 11-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a car while crossing North Shepherd Drive in Houston. The driver, not impaired, cooperated and was released pending investigation.

Houston police investigate a fatal accident on the North Freeway where a man was struck by a vehicle after an earlier crash, with the involved driver released pending further investigation.