A Harris County constable deputy was hospitalized after being hit by a suspected drunk driver while on duty in Atascocita, Texas. The suspect was detained and is expected to face charges.

Several Houston restaurants, including Golfstrommen, Alice Blue, and Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company, are closing, with issues ranging from leases to financial challenges, while others temporarily shut down due to a winter storm.

Kingwood High School was temporarily locked down after a fight prompted concerns of a weapon on campus, but no weapons were found and the lockdown was lifted.

Houston police investigate the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man during a highway attack that injured two women. The incident involved gunfire from a pickup truck and occurred on the Southwest Freeway.

A 21-year-old man died in Houston when his Dodge Ram crashed and caught fire on the North Loop. Police are investigating the solo accident that occurred on the entrance ramp at high speed.

The community in Houston marched to honor Tierra Horn, 18, and raise domestic violence awareness after her murder, with her girlfriend charged. The judge denied lower bail for the accused.

The DOJ and CFPB sued Houston's Colony Ridge development, alleging predatory loans and misrepresenting infrastructure to Hispanic buyers. The developers deny this, citing aid to low-income families.

A motorcyclist died in Houston after crashing on the Southwest Freeway. Clayton Craig was ejected from his Harley Davidson following a collision with a GMC Envoy and hitting a barrier.

Vernon Croft was arrested for DWI after causing disturbance and fleeing, with a BAC of 0.236, almost triple the legal limit. His bond was set at $500.

Houston's bid for proportional representation in regional transport planning was rejected by suburban officials, potentially compromising its role in the Houston-Galveston Area Council.

Roselia Marban-Romero was arrested for DWI after a crash on Kuykendahl Road; she failed sobriety tests and had a prior DWI conviction. Her bail was set at $100.

Harris County deputies arrested Aliza De La Rosa on an outstanding warrant after responding to a disturbance call on Windfern Road on January 27, 2024.

Houston Mayor Whitmire is close to resolving a longstanding pay dispute with firefighters, signaling optimism for an impending agreement on raises and back pay.