An internal shelter‑in‑place was issued at the Lubrizol Deer Park plant after a chemical release; officials say nearby residents are not currently threatened.

Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Julia Jones, charged with Credit Card Abuse, after investigating the use of stolen credit cards to buy $3,000 in gift cards.

Fort Bend County parents are protesting potential boundary changes in Fort Bend ISD due to uneven school enrollments, affecting their children's stability.

Ken Paxton secured a settlement with Crest toothpaste's makers to modify children's toothpaste packaging to accurately display the advised amount of toothpaste for kids.

A Houston resident claimed a $3 million prize on the Texas Lottery's 500X Loteria Spectacular; the ticket was reportedly bought at checkout #81 in Katy. Proceeds support schools and veterans.

State records show a new McDonald's at 12312 Will Clayton Parkway is slated to start construction in May and finish in September.

Intuitive Machines has teamed with Leonardo and Telespazio to link U.S. and European lunar communications and navigation systems, with the first relay satellite planned for IM‑3.

Deshaun Watson returned to Houston for a six‑hour deposition in a sexual‑assault lawsuit filed in October 2022. A Harris County jury trial is set for Feb. 18.

JuiceLand opened its ninth Greater Houston location in Sugar Land Town Square on Dec. 5, adding smoothies, cold-pressed juices and plant-based meals to the plaza.

Investigators say a phone left at the scene helped identify a suspect wanted in a Dec. 22 red‑light robbery that left an 84‑year‑old man punched and robbed on FM 1960.

Months after 50 new trucks and a contractor sweep, many Houstonians still report yard waste and bulky trash piled at curbs. Relief has been slower than promised.

Federal marshals arrested a 19-year-old in Spring Branch on a Harris County homicide warrant; he’s booked in Comal County and awaiting transfer to Houston.

Five newly elected HISD trustees were sworn in Thursday, but a TEA-appointed board still holds the votes and governing power through at least June 2027. The oath was largely symbolic while elected members say they’ll keep showing up.