Harris County's "Uplift Harris" program will offer $500 monthly to low-income families for 18 months using $20.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Transformer shortages in Texas are causing widespread delays in completing new homes, leaving many buyers without power and uncertain move-in dates, while builders face possible financial repercussions.

Inmate Robert Yancy Jr. escaped from Clemens Unit in Texas with help from his mother, but was recaptured in Matagorda County; both his mother and her boyfriend were arrested.

Houston service industry workers advocate for a standard 20% holiday tip, emphasizing the importance of gratuities in a context of low wages. A survey shows mixed tipping habits among Americans.

HISD reports a record high of over 7,200 homeless students, with new support centers opened despite concerns about high rates of suspension for these students.

Deputies arrested three men for allegedly stealing computers from a Walmart in Harris County, swiftly recovering the items and charging the trio with theft.

A major vehicle crash on Kuykendahl Road in Houston caused significant morning traffic delays, with southbound lanes closed as emergency crews worked at the scene. No immediate details on the cause or casualties were available.

Man arrested in Harris County for assault and marijuana possession; authorities responded to a disturbance and took Tyler Smith into custody, setting bail at $100.

Houston's weather is warming up with highs in the upper 60s, but cloudy skies and rain are forecast before Christmas, impacting holiday travel plans. No severe thunderstorms are expected.

Kevin Mitchell, 30, has been charged with aggravated assault of a public servant after a struggle where he attempted to take an officer's gun in Houston, resulting in the officer shooting him.

A Houston mother was killed and her three children injured in what is suspected to be a domestic incident. A man is in custody and the children were hospitalized.

Houston Chronicle reports Houston travelers made over 116 million trips in 2022, with most within Texas and favorite spots including Denver, Chicago, and LA. Local attractions like Fredericksburg and the George Observatory offer nearby getaways.

17-year-old Hunter Cameron Villasana was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash on the Katy Freeway in Houston that killed a woman.