A significant fire broke out at Molly's Pub in Clear Lake, with no injuries reported. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, the cause of which remains unknown.

Houston faces a chilly start with temps in the 40s and wind chills in the 30s but will warm up as the week progresses, with highs nearing 80 by Wednesday.

Two suspected drunk drivers struck Harris County patrol cruisers in Humble during traffic control at FM‑1960; a sergeant was treated for minor injuries and both drivers were arrested.

John Whitmire promised 200 state troopers in 2023, but Harris County trooper assignments fell from 135 in 2020 to about 122 in 2025 even as Abbott announced a task force.

A disturbance on West Village Drive in northeast Houston left a woman dead and her husband injured, deputies say.

The Lone Star Rally in Galveston Island drew a massive crowd of motorcyclists and enthusiasts, emphasizing brotherhood and safety, and significantly boosted the local economy.

Serial thief Sidney Green was arrested at a Target by Harris County deputies for stealing $80 worth of goods, with prior convictions leading to a felony charge. His bond was set at $10,000.

Tesla is boosting its workforce at a new $200 million Brookshire plant, with 41 jobs listed and hiring commitments set as part of a local tax abatement deal, promising economic growth in the Houston area.

A 5-year-old girl was killed and her mother injured in a suspected DUI wrong-way crash in northeast Harris County involving 20-year-old Carlos Garcia Pineda.

A bomb squad was dispatched to the Idlewild Apartments in northwest Harris County after a suspicious item was found, leading to an investigation and safety precautions for residents.

Residents near Carter Lake Dam in Polk County face flooding risks; authorities urge immediate evacuation and report efforts to stabilize the structure.

A partygoer was killed after a speeding truck struck him and fled on Houston’s South Side; police are canvassing the area and seeking tips.

Road rage in Harris County led to a woman being shot after Franklin Alvarado, accused of aggressive driving, fired a shotgun. He faces assault charges but disputes the claims.