A three-year-old boy in Harris County was severely injured after being attacked by a neighbor's dog that entered his home. His father intervened, and the incident is under investigation. The dog's owner faces a fine, and the community is concerned.

A Mexican national was sentenced to 72 months in prison for illegal reentry into the U.S. after prior deportations and convictions, including domestic violence.

Houston is set to experience a dynamic weather pattern with chances of showers and thunderstorms, fluctuating temperatures, and concerns for minor flooding.

A Houston homeowner was shot after confronting two men trying to force their way into his house; one suspect is in custody and another remains at large.

New data show Houston has one of the nation's worst rates of disconnected young adults, and more than 40% of young mothers in the region are out of work or school. The shortage of subsidized child care and a male‑dominated jobs market are locking parents out of better pay and education.

RodeoHouston pledged a record $30.3M for 2026 — $15M in scholarships, bigger exhibitor payouts and a new vocational award for 68 counties.

Austin’s Home Slice is heading to the Heights with a reported $1.5M buildout, taking on a block locals say is "cursed" after multiple closures. The chain already operates in Midtown.

Christina Michelle Hejl, a Conroe mother, was sentenced to 40 years for a DWI crash killing two of her children and seriously injuring another. She must serve half her sentence before parole.

A deputy arrested Reginald Pugh for DUI after a traffic stop in Harris County; his breath samples were over twice the legal limit. His bond was set at $100.

A woman died in a car crash after her vehicle hit a tree and caught fire on West Bellfort Street, Houston. The incident is under investigation by Houston police.

A traffic stop on Will Clayton Parkway led to James Lazard's arrest for an open burglary warrant. His bond was set at $25,000 by the Harris County Jail.

Kenneth Walker, 42, was arrested in Houston on charges including aggravated robbery and drug possession after a tense incident in a convenience store parking lot.

Galveston County officials say H5 bird flu was detected in local birds and that residents should avoid handling sick or dead animals. The county says the public risk is low but is monitoring reports and evaluating exposed people.