Houston experienced a cold MLK Jr. Day morning, warming to 65 degrees later. The week's weather was expected to include sunshine, followed by midweek showers and a rainy weekend.

A stolen ambulance prompted a brief police chase across North Houston on Saturday; officers say one person was taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing.

An off‑duty Houston officer was arrested after deputies say he raced on the Grand Parkway with an 8‑year‑old aboard; court records show he faces a felony child‑endangerment charge.

A suspected drive-by left one person dead after a car crashed near Wayside Drive and Tidwell Road; police say the shooter fled in a truck. Investigation is ongoing.

An Austin appeals court ruled Planned Parenthood affiliates can continue a challenge to Texas' private‑enforcement abortion law, saying the threat of lawsuits has chilled care.

A carjacking in Houston's midtown resulted in the death of a bystander and multiple injuries after a series of collisions. The suspect is charged with murder.

Houston‑founded Francesca’s is reportedly preparing to close all its stores and liquidate inventory after years of struggles, industry outlets report.

A pickup truck driver ran after an early‑morning crash at Almeda Genoa and Cullen that left a woman dead; HPD is canvassing the area for tips.

A suspect was arrested in Harris County for possessing illegal firearms and marijuana after authorities investigated a suspicious vehicle parked on Pine Run Drive.

A 25-year-old wrong-way driver was killed in a fiery head-on crash on Tomball Parkway early Saturday. Deputies rescued another man as investigators worked the scene.

A Texas jury convicted Sarah Hartsfield of murdering her husband with insulin, influenced by evidence including her setting herself as the Apple Legacy Contact and message activity during the incident.

Christopher Gonzales was arrested in Harris County for reckless firearm discharge on New Year's Eve after striking a nearby residence, facing charges including Deadly Conduct and Criminal Mischief.

Harris County deputies arrested Kevin Desir for DWI after a traffic stop and sobriety tests on Cutten Road; his bond was set at $100 by County Court 1.