Montgomery County will expand its Conroe mental-health hospital by 100 beds to speed competency-restoration care; officials expect completion by December 2026.

Houston faces extreme cold with temperatures in the teens and 20s, along with gusty winds. Record-low temperatures are possible, and residents are advised to protect pipes and plants. Brief warming is expected later in the week.

ERCOT warns of fake texts about Texas power grid conditions during inclement weather and advises Texans to seek information from official sources only.

A water main break sent water and debris into the air in Houston's Galleria area, causing concerns for traffic hazards ahead of a forecasted freeze. Repair timeline is unknown.

Houston faces a winter storm causing icy roads and travel warnings, with freezing rain and sleet anticipated to worsen conditions. Safety measures and closures are in place.

Houston's Mayor John Whitmire oversees the city's preparedness for a deep freeze, emphasizing safety and urging residents to avoid travel. No major emergencies or fatalities have been reported, with warming centers open for all.

Harris County deputies arrested a driver for DWI and urged the public to avoid impaired driving. The Constable's Office promotes safety and uses social media and an app to inform locals.

A vacant property near Westheimer and S Voss burned for the fourth time; the owner of adjacent Stockyard Bar‑B‑Q says repeated blazes and trespassers have hurt his business.

A late-night rollover at South Wayside and Lawndale left one person dead Saturday as investigators probe the cause.

A passenger was killed and three others hospitalized after an SUV ran a red light and struck another car at Burney Road and W. Airport Blvd in Sugar Land.

A multi‑alarm apartment fire in Richmond sent three people to hospitals and displaced dozens. Authorities say the Richmond Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

Permit filings show Popeyes plans a new outlet at 21467 FM 1314 in Porter, with construction expected to begin in May 2026 and finish by early 2027.

Attorney General Paxton confirms that the Texas Comptroller's office can stop funding to private schools with suspected illicit ties, under the TEFA program.