A Texas court directed Xcel to replace deteriorated utility poles in wildfire-prone Panhandle areas after the Smokehouse Creek blaze, setting tight inspection and replacement timelines.

A North Carolina family pleaded guilty in Del Rio after prosecutors say they trafficked firearms to a Mexican cartel; ATF and DOJ flagged the case.

HPD released surveillance photos after the Oct. 21 fatal shooting at 9303 Town Park Drive. Crime Stoppers says tipsters may be eligible for up to $5,000.

Hello Houston’s Feb. 25 show folded national headlines and local arts: from the State of the Union fallout and an EPA rollback to ReelMusic and Million Dollar Quartet.

Crews demolished rice silos in Spring Branch on Tuesday as the owner prepares to clear and market the parcel for sale. The move erases a local industrial landmark.

Rep. Al Green was escorted from the House chamber during Tuesday’s State of the Union after holding a sign reading "Black people aren't apes." The protest echoed a viral Truth Social post and briefly upended the address.

Precinct 4 deputies say they detained an assault suspect Wednesday in the 21400 block of Slippery Creek Lane in Spring. The constable posted the update on Facebook.

A suspect was arrested after deputies say they were trying vehicle door handles in north Harris County. Precinct 4 urges drivers to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity.

Police and community leaders criticized a plea deal that sent a Galveston man to under three years after he admitted to child sexual assault. Investigators say evidence included confessions and DNA.

Six South Texas physicians agreed to pay $4.86M to settle allegations they billed federal health programs for unnecessary or unperformed critical‑care and pulmonary tests.

A $5.66M pedestrian bridge named for Sergio Ivan Rodriguez is set to break ground June 1, 2026, creating a safer route over Union Pacific tracks near Milby High.

The Burger Joint opens its Memorial City outpost Thursday in a 4,300‑sq‑ft space with a big patio and signature smash burgers and shakes.

Houston police released images of two men wanted in an aggravated robbery on Harwin Drive. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.