Father and son, Ernesto and Santiago Bustamante, were arrested for the murder of Juan Francisco Benitez, found in a burnt vehicle in Harris County. Evidence points to a dispute at Ernesto's residence and attempts to cover up the crime.

Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle after records say she allegedly took a woman's vehicle on Dec. 27. Details remain limited.

Houston bayous yield more bodies, total reaching 34 in 2025; DA refutes serial killer existence, cites societal issues like homelessness and addiction as factors. Autopsies and investigations continue for the unidentified deceased.

A Houston pastor was accused by his daughter in a viral Facebook post and video that alleges years of verbal and physical abuse. The post has drawn widespread attention online.

Hilltop Residential purchased Lincoln Heights, a 292-unit community in Houston’s Greater Heights. The deal included a roughly $38.7M acquisition loan amid healthy multifamily sales in the market.

A man and woman were shot while driving near Cypresswood Drive and FM 1960 Monday night; both were taken to hospitals and are expected to survive.

A water main break on East Blue Bell Road prompted a citywide boil‑water advisory Monday; crews restored pressure but testing is ongoing. Officials urge residents to boil water and check the city's updates.

Children of incarcerated women received Christmas gifts from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Navidad en el Barrio, offering joy and hope during a gathering at a Houston empowerment center.

Masked intruders allegedly broke into a Spring house Tuesday, leaving an elderly resident with lacerations and prompting the arrest of an adult and three juveniles. Authorities say the probe is ongoing.

The article provides a weather forecast for Houston, mentioning sunny skies with mid-30s to 70s temperatures, and a potential slight drop with rainfall mid-next week.

Governor Greg Abbott highlights Texas' strides in public safety, including bail reform, tackling repeat offenders, and establishing the Texas Cyber Command to combat cyber threats. Texas also toughens penalties for human trafficking.

Harris County deputies discovered a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop and arrested James Booker for VIN tampering.

New state estimates put Austin ahead of Fort Worth with a Jan. 1, 2025 population of 1,054,007, reversing last year’s ranking.