Verizon experienced a significant service outage affecting voice and data, particularly in the eastern U.S., impacting emergency services and prompting responses from T-Mobile, AT&T, and municipal authorities. Verizon is working on a fix.

A teen was arrested after a string of armed robberies in north Harris County in which the suspect reportedly used an electric scooter to approach victims. Deputies recovered a handgun and charged the suspect with aggravated robbery.

Four females executed a theft at a Versace Store in Harris County, stealing a $2,800 handbag; identities unknown, Constable's Office seeks public help.

A 43-year-old Spring man was arrested after police say DNA and surveillance linked him to the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a Dekaney High School sophomore.

Incumbent Teneshia Hudspeth faces two Republican challengers as Harris County's elections and records office becomes a contested battleground ahead of March primaries.

Tanglewest residents say a partial sewer repair left concrete in the line, caused backups and an unfinished cleanup that’s left a lingering stench and frayed nerves.

Texas awarded Tekscend Photomask $15.2M to expand photomask manufacturing, aiming to create 50 jobs and enhance semiconductor production capabilities.

An armed suspect forced a woman to send money via CashApp near UH's Student Accessibility Center around 12:30 a.m.; campus police are investigating.

The Union Kitchen's Katy restaurant has closed after six years; the owner says affected staff are being offered roles at other Gr8 Plate locations.

A 15-year-old Houston cellist suffered facial fractures and had his instrument stolen in a Jan. 12 attack. A 23-year-old has been arrested and faces aggravated-robbery charges.

Pearland councilmember Tony Carbone launched a bid for mayor last Friday, promising to prioritize public safety and repair aging infrastructure ahead of the May 2 election.

Texas AG Ken Paxton's office reports over $125 million recovered and 123 arrests in 2025 healthcare fraud crackdown.

Local resident Joshua Hunt was arrested for possession of cocaine and DWI (2nd offense) after a disturbance call led deputies to find him intoxicated with an open alcohol container and cocaine in his vehicle.