A Dec. 7 shoplifting at a Westheimer store escalated into an aggravated robbery after an employee confronted a suspect. HPD released surveillance and is seeking tips.

Declining enrollment has opened a roughly $27M hole in Clear Creek ISD’s budget for 2026–27. Trustees are weighing consolidations, staff cuts and a possible tax vote.

Tony Buzbee filed suit accusing Jorge Abrego and HTX Tactical of creating AI‑generated sexual images of a Houston influencer and seeking more than $10M.

More than 400 kilograms of cocaine, 13 firearms and about $100,000 were seized after a months‑long Houston investigation; a man was arrested after a pursuit.

An 18-wheeler driver was critically wounded Wednesday on the I-69 feeder near Garrett Road; the Harris County Sheriff said the driver was shot by another motorist and is in surgery.

HeyTea quietly opened two Houston shops last year; the Coconut Mango Boom and brown-sugar milk tea have already become local favorites. Lines still form, especially on weekends.

A 7-year-old girl is recovering from a leg gunshot wound after a shooting in Harris County. She's in stable condition; the investigation is ongoing with no charges yet filed.

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a TRO against Samsung's ACR use in TVs, citing privacy concerns for Texans and potential Deceptive Trade Practices Act violations.

Houston is emerging from fog, facing unpredictable weather with cloudy skies and showers expected. Long-term, the city prepares for varying conditions including heat, hurricanes, and severe storms.

A body was found in Buffalo Bayou, Houston, with the circumstance of death undetermined. Police and Fire Departments are investigating the first such case of the year.

Texas Game Wardens cited three anglers for various fishing and safety violations on the Neches River, including exceeding crappie limits and lacking safety equipment.

Deputies arrested Lanaiya Agee for DWI and evading arrest after a chase on West Lake Houston Parkway following a disturbance call. Her bond was set at $5,100.

Webster Police are holding lost money found at a local business and urge the owner to claim it by contacting Detective Cesari with details of the loss and valid ID.