A major gas leak near Cypresswood and Champion Forest Drive shut northbound lanes in Klein Wednesday, prompting an emergency response and traffic detours.

A 70-year-old man went missing after a boat test drive on the San Bernard River. Searches by local authorities are ongoing amidst challenging conditions, with public assistance requested.

A man was found shot and killed Monday night at 4854 Clover Street in Sunnyside; HPD says homicide detectives are investigating and no suspects have been identified.

Harris County deputies say a man drove to Dallas, picked up two runaway juveniles and brought them back to Houston; investigators say he rented them a hotel room and gave them alcohol.

A man in his 50s or 60s using a walker was struck and killed on Aldine Bender Road Tuesday night; deputies say the driver remained and cooperated.

A toddler was found alone on Perry Road in north Houston; deputies arrested the child’s mother, who is being held on a $7,500 bond.

Ikea will open a 93,000‑sq‑ft Webster store at Center at Baybrook in summer 2026; here’s what the build‑out, format and location mean for Baybrook shoppers and nearby retail.

A suspect, Maximo Carbajal, was arrested for vandalism after throwing a rock through a window on FM 2920, causing $2,000 in damages. Previously released on bond, Carbajal admitted to the act and was re-arrested with a $100 bond.

The Northern Lights were visible from Southeast Texas due to a G4 geomagnetic storm, with no reported technology disruptions and more celestial events anticipated.

Harris County deputies say a unit owner shot and killed a neighbor who was allegedly trying to break into another apartment in the 21700 block of Inverness Forest. The sheriff’s office says the shooting is under investigation.

Rice and the University of Houston again top The Princeton Review’s entrepreneurship lists, highlighting Houston’s pipeline for student startups and investor connections.

A homeless man died after being assaulted in southwest Houston; police are searching for the suspect. The incident occurred near a business on S. Post Oak Road. Motive and suspect details remain unclear.

Texas faces its worst whooping cough outbreak in over a decade with a rise in cases and declining vaccination rates, particularly affecting children. Health officials urge immunization ahead of the high-risk holiday season.