Analysis of Zillow data shows Texas listings averaged about 117 days to sell last year. Sellers should expect longer listing windows and plan accordingly.

Rep. Brian Harrison asked House leaders to hold interim hearings in Austin to explore banning Sharia law, joining a statewide push that includes Abbott's actions and a GOP ballot question.

One person was wounded in a deputy‑involved shooting Thursday in Channelview near Sheldon Road; investigators say CPR was performed and no deputies were injured. Multiple agencies are reviewing the case.

Lawmakers guaranteed $300 million every two years for film projects through 2035, and industry leaders say the steady money will anchor productions and jobs across Texas. Advocates point to a nearly 5x local spend multiplier from past grants.

Houston City Council voted to speed up a roughly $16M plan to divert stormwater from Turkey Gully into White Oak Bayou, clearing legal hurdles for land acquisition. The move aims to reduce routine flooding for dozens of nearby properties.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is opening a new bakery at the Retail Center at Conroe; construction is set to begin in February with a spring 2026 opening targeted.

A district survey and draft maps have parents worried about school consolidations and split neighborhoods. Trustees will review feedback before any final vote.

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.