Children of incarcerated women received Christmas gifts from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Navidad en el Barrio, offering joy and hope during a gathering at a Houston empowerment center.

Masked intruders allegedly broke into a Spring house Tuesday, leaving an elderly resident with lacerations and prompting the arrest of an adult and three juveniles. Authorities say the probe is ongoing.

The article provides a weather forecast for Houston, mentioning sunny skies with mid-30s to 70s temperatures, and a potential slight drop with rainfall mid-next week.

Governor Greg Abbott highlights Texas' strides in public safety, including bail reform, tackling repeat offenders, and establishing the Texas Cyber Command to combat cyber threats. Texas also toughens penalties for human trafficking.

Harris County deputies discovered a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop and arrested James Booker for VIN tampering.

New state estimates put Austin ahead of Fort Worth with a Jan. 1, 2025 population of 1,054,007, reversing last year’s ranking.

Nelva Vargas Corona was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase while intoxicated and armed on Hardy Toll Road. Her bond was set at $10,200 for multiple charges.

A late-night rental-house party in Houston's Greater Third Ward ended in gunfire; one 17-year-old is in critical condition and police are seeking witnesses and video.

A man was shot at a north Houston apartment gathering and was hospitalized; police say a woman who knew him fled the scene and remains sought.

An 18-wheeler overturned on State Highway 44 east of San Diego late Sunday, killing a passenger. Troopers say the crash remains under investigation.

A 43-year-old man struck on the South Loop East last Wednesday later died; HPD is asking witnesses to call the Hit-and-Run Unit or Crime Stoppers.

St. Joseph Medical Center says a switch to a human milk–based fortifier has driven NEC rates down in its downtown NICU. Hospital leaders call the change life‑saving.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash where a 68-year-old man was struck by a Ford F250 on the North Freeway.