Starbase’s fledgling government accepted several resignations and appointed new officials at a Jan. 8 meeting as the city eyes a May election and a planned administrator retirement.

Two teens were wounded in a drive‑by on Bennington Street Thursday night; one was shot in the buttocks and another grazed by a bullet on the arm.

Harris County confirmed early-season West Nile–positive mosquito samples in two ZIP codes and has begun targeted evening spraying while urging residents to clear standing water.

Houston's weather is expected to be sunny with a high of 72°F today, followed by a cold front tonight. The week's temperatures will align with seasonal norms, barring cooler deviations post-fronts. No rain is forecasted with the incoming fronts.

Houston police investigate the shooting deaths of Christopher Lopez and Trinette Rayson-Lopez in their Katy-area home, ruled homicides by forensic sciences.

Eduardo Chen was arrested for his second DWI offense after failing a field sobriety test and recording a 0.254 breath alcohol level. He had an active DWI warrant and was booked with a $500 bond.

Federal prosecutors were preparing to announce charges against at least three Houston rideshare drivers; officials planned a downtown briefing but offered few public details.

A 55-year-old man was pronounced dead after a medical emergency at the Harris County Jail. Authorities say outside and internal investigations are underway.

Walmart, with Wing, launched a drone delivery service in Houston for goods such as groceries and medications, as reported by KHOU. Customers can check for eligibility online and expect deliveries as quickly as 30 minutes.

An invite-only lounge called Maître D opens next to Drake's in Montrose this Saturday with $3k individual fees and a curated wine and food program.

Live video showed heavy smoke over east Houston Thursday afternoon as crews battled a fire. Officials had few details available during the initial broadcast.

A chase in River Oaks ended when a suspect crashed into four cars at Highland Village around 1:30 p.m., police say. Details remain limited.

Houston's METRO plans to increase security following a fatal shooting on a bus, including more security guards and law enforcement partnerships, despite a downward trend in major crimes.