League City has approved a new liveaboard-permit program with inspections, a $150 annual fee, and new removal powers for derelict boats. The 7-1 vote has residents on edge.

A wrong-way crash on U.S. 90 in Sugar Land killed two people and hospitalized a third. Police closed westbound lanes while investigators worked the scene.

A Houston mother says KIPP staff didn’t call 911 when her 8‑year‑old lost consciousness at the playground; KIPP says EMS responded and the family demands accountability.

A Harris County deputy was reassigned to administrative duty after a woman told reporters he sexually assaulted her during a November motel stay. Investigators will refer evidence to the DA for review.

A woman was hospitalized after being shot several times during an argument at an Alief apartment complex; HPD says she is expected to survive and officers are searching for a suspect.

TRIP finds 51% of Houston-area roads rated poor, the highest in Texas. Drivers report costly damage while city and state outline long timelines for fixes.

Deputies tried to stop a vehicle for a suspected stolen license plate; the driver fled on foot and drone and K‑9 teams searched the neighborhood. A passenger was detained on an out‑of‑county warrant.

Precinct 4 deputies say they served a warrant in Spring's Northgate Crossing area and arrested a suspect on an outstanding child‑abandonment warrant; the office says the arrest was made without incident.

Precinct 4 deputies searched a home in the 19700 block of Oak Branch Court after reporting a wanted suspect inside; neighbors were urged to avoid the area and stay indoors. Updates were posted to the constable's Facebook page.

Constable Mark Herman's office says deputies detained two juveniles in an aggravated robbery probe. One 17-year-old is being held as an adult.

Magseis FF LLC paid over $4 million to settle claims it misrepresented employee numbers to obtain and have forgiven a Paycheck Protection Program loan.

U.S. Attorney Ganjei announced the indictment of Tren de Aragua members for terrorism and drug distribution, with up to $5 million rewards for key arrests.

Houston is set for a warm weekend after a cool Friday morning, with sunny weather and temperature highs reaching the mid-60s, potentially near record levels.