The 43-day U.S. government shutdown affected the economy, air travel, and low-income Americans reliant on food assistance, leaving lasting impacts and reducing public confidence in the government.

Ben Taub Hospital's planned expansion into Hermann Park sparks debate over the trade-off between trauma care capacity and preserving green space. Public hearings are scheduled to address the community's concerns.

Two found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Montgomery County after a domestic dispute call. Officials are investigating with no public threat perceived.

Two individuals were found dead from gunshot wounds in a Cypress, Texas home; children and an adult relative were present but unharmed. Investigations are ongoing into the possible murder-suicide.

Texas AG Ken Paxton arrests an alleged illegal alien for identity theft, impacting a child's Medicaid benefits. The suspect reportedly used false ID to gain employment.

Suspect Roxanne Albert, 60, has been charged with murder in Houston after Brenton Griffin, 34, was fatally shot. The incident occurred at 4640 Sunflower Street.

Houston to experience mid-80s temperatures, patchy morning fog, with steady south winds and higher humidity levels, before a slight chance of showers midweek.

Houston Police seek public help to identify three males wanted for questioning in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Damaurion Dunham after a verbal altercation.

A former deputy was arrested and charged with murder in the 2024 Richmond death of his wife, a Lamar CISD aide. Authorities say bond is set at $500,000.

City crews and partners have begun clearing long-standing illegal dumps in the Fifth Ward as a targeted cleanup and EPA-funded greening effort gets underway.

Six dogs were rescued after shots were fired in southwest Houston; two were wounded and a 54‑year‑old was arrested. The Houston SPCA treated the animals while deputies investigate.

An 18‑year‑old man was found dead at 15722 Lee Road; HPD says the body had traumatic injuries and an autopsy is pending.

A Houston woman faces murder charges after a late-night Sunflower Street shooting that left Brenton Griffin dead. Prosecutors filed the case in the 182nd Criminal District Court.