Houston police fielded nearly 300 calls about gunfire on New Year’s Eve, testing patrols even as the city scaled back the ShotSpotter system. Data show holiday spikes remain a heavy burden on officers.

Sprinkles Cupcakes abruptly closed its bakeries on Wednesday. Founder Candace Nelson confirmed the move on Instagram; employees say many got little notice.

A new taqueria on Atascocita Road is serving Tijuana-style birria tacos, tortas and gorditas after a Nov. 1 opening.

A new Atascocita Road cafe from Kwan and Kia Johnson opened in December, serving Southern-style breakfast and lunch favorites. The menu includes shrimp and grits, biscuits and French toast.

Harris County deputies responded to a Humble home off Brilliant Lake Drive after reports a juvenile was stabbed during a fight. The injured juvenile was hospitalized and detectives are investigating.

Court records show a 'steal‑to‑order' theft ring ran from a southwest Houston apartment; two charged and one suspect is still wanted.

Neon‑lit Rice Box is opening in Webster at 114 El Dorado Blvd, slated for the second quarter of 2026.

Gunfire tore through a New Year's Eve party at a north Houston short‑term rental, leaving five people shot and one man critically injured. Police are reviewing camera footage and seeking witnesses.

Photojournalist John King passed away just shy of his 44th birthday, leaving a legacy of heartfelt storytelling and kindness among the Texas media community.

A K9 unit helped apprehend an armed felon, Edward McGee, after a car and foot chase in Harris County. McGee, carrying two handguns, one modified to fire automatically, faces charges including Evading Arrest and Weapon Possession.

Two fatal incidents in Harris County are under investigation: a man was found dead with gunshot and stab wounds in east Harris County, while another man was discovered shot inside a car in northwest Harris County.

Constable Mark Herman's office initiated a crackdown on impaired driving, leading to multiple DWI arrests, highlighted on their Facebook page, to ensure road safety post-holidays.

A firefighter was hospitalized with stable condition after a ceiling collapsed on him during a house fire in north Harris County. The fire's cause is under investigation, with fireworks considered a potential factor.