A Christmas Eve shooting in Houston’s East End left one man dead. Police say a suspect turned himself in and is claiming he acted in self‑defense.

Longtime Hartz Chicken on Pinemont will close Dec. 31 after the landlord declined to renew the lease; marketing materials for the adjacent parcel list a supermarket and apartments.

A Houston man faces first‑degree property‑damage and stalking charges after an alleged November break‑in that left the home soaked and furniture overturned.

Houston may hit record high temperatures around 82-83 degrees this Christmas, surpassing its rare 80-degree Christmas history.

Two would‑be challengers were kept off the GOP primary ballot after courts upheld the party's signature rules, leaving two Texas Supreme Court seats uncontested. Judges said last‑minute filings and petition gaps doomed the legal bids.

A woman was arrested for assaulting an elderly man and two others in North Houston, with the Harris County Constable's Office charging her with Injury to the Elderly and assault.

Harris County Sheriff's Office is hunting for Jose Aaron Henriquez, wanted for charges including murder and DWI with a minor present, after a fatal shooting in north Houston.

Fugitive James Willis III was captured at a hotel near Houston’s Gulf Freeway by local law enforcement and U.S. Marshals, facing a dozen felony warrants.

A 20-year-old, Avreyana Marks, was arrested in Harris County for DWI by Constable Mark Herman's Office after failing sobriety tests. Her bond was set at $100.

Harris County law enforcement is using drones and increased patrols to enhance public safety during the holiday shopping season, focusing on surveillance and prevention of criminal activities such as theft.

Houston retailers have limited hours on December 24 and many are closed on Christmas Day. Some grocery stores, pharmacies, Waffle House, and Buc-ee's will remain open. Check individual store hours before visiting.

Law enforcement arrested Ramon Daniel for purse thefts from vehicles, after an investigation involving witness interviews and video evidence. His bond was set at $300.

Two fatal road incidents in Houston claimed the lives of a bicyclist and motorcyclist in separate crashes, with ongoing police investigations into both events.