The Harris County Sheriff's Office is conducting outreach to help the homeless find shelter from the cold due to a winter weather advisory warning of ice accumulation.

Harris County, Texas, launches "Uplift Harris," providing $500 monthly for 18 months to low-income families, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, yet excluding undocumented immigrants.

Monica Mata Vasquez is sentenced to 136 months in prison for attempting to smuggle enough fentanyl to kill 2 million people into the U.S. from Mexico.

Midway is planning to build a new 19-story office tower, CityCentre 6, in Houston despite a 25% office vacancy rate, buoyed by the success of its fully leased existing developments.

Two pedestrians were killed in separate incidents in Harris County, with the local sheriff's office reporting 191 traffic deaths in the past year, exceeding the number of murders.

A man, Alexis Gomez, was arrested in Houston for DWI and cocaine possession after being found asleep in his car on a road.

Four teenagers were shot at a large party in Harris County; one is in critical condition. No suspect has been identified and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are seeking information from the public.

The Chevron Houston Marathon is set to have ideal race weather with chilly conditions that are optimal for runners, although spectators are advised to dress warmly.

Houston officials warn of severe cold, urge precautions for family, neighbors, the unhoused, pets, pipes, and plants, with warming centers open and safety tips offered.

The Texas Supreme Court denies AG Ken Paxton's request to avoid deposition in a whistleblower lawsuit involving his alleged retaliation against former deputies.

A wanted man, Stephen Cunningham, was arrested after a call about a suspicious person alerted Harris County deputies, leading to the discovery of his outstanding criminal mischief warrant.

Crime rates in Houston fell slightly overall, but assaults at Houston Metro light rail stations increased by 25% in FY2023. Metro has increased security in response.

Police investigate a deadly crash in Houston that killed two teens following a high-speed chase with a stolen vehicle on South Loop West around 12:55 a.m.