City Council approved a 28% boost to Houston's taxi meter maximums on Dec. 17, raising per‑mile caps and initial meter charges across the city.

A Houston oil-hauling business owner was charged with water pollution after investigators say used oil from his property entered storm drains and reached Buffalo Bayou.

A Beaumont man was sentenced to 40 years after investigators, including the FBI and Texas EquuSearch, recovered Kimberly Langwell’s remains from his property.

FBI Houston says it arrested Adolfo Reyes‑Ramirez, a foreign national suspected of sexually exploiting children; authorities say he is now in ICE custody.

Houston's weather is shifting from fog to sun, with highs near 76°F before Christmas. A brief cool down is expected Friday, but warmer temperatures will return for the weekend, potentially setting near record highs for Christmas Day.

Dustin Brown was arrested for vandalizing property at Main Street America, causing over $1,300 in damages with charges of Criminal Mischief and Trespassing.

Humble Police Chief Daniel Zientek was put on unpaid leave amid an investigation into his conduct, with complaints by police employees sparking the review.

Houston police have launched a homicide probe in Greenspoint after a caller reportedly found a baby at the 300 block of West Greens Road. Officials have released few details.

A student was hospitalized after being stabbed during a fight at Sterling High School; the school was temporarily on hold. No arrests or student condition updates were given.

Houston police seek an armed suspect for a November fast-food restaurant robbery. The male fled with cash, and a reward is offered for tips leading to his capture.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo publicly criticizes Annise Parker's candidacy for county judge, comparing her to DA Kim Ogg and accusing her of Republican alignment.

A woman was found dead in a Houston parking lot; the HPD investigates and seeks information regarding a black male and a Chevrolet Trailblazer linked to the incident.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a complaint form to enforce the gender-specific public space rules under the Texas Women's Privacy Act (SB 8).