A vacant house in Houston’s historic Freedmen’s Town caught fire on Saturday; no injuries were reported and HFD’s arson unit is investigating.

Alief in Houston has experienced a 7% population decline from 2018 to 2023, with a significant drop in school enrollments and concerns over housing and economic challenges.

A man was found shot in a car on the side of the road in Jersey Village late Sunday; police are investigating.

Missing autistic child found safe by Deputy Palacios and K9 Hades in the 15000 block of Medina Lake Lane. Community thanks law enforcement for swift action.

A large tree fell on power lines in Cypresswood Dr & Breckenridge Forest Dr causing delays and road closure; authorities coordinate traffic and urge alternative routes.

Survivors of the Galveston Bay plane crash show signs of improvement, with conditions updated by the Fundación Michou y Mau IAP. The NTSB is investigating the tragedy that resulted in six deaths.

Several new laws will take effect in Texas on January 1, 2026, covering issues such as immigration enforcement, expedited evictions, AI regulation, taxation, and insurance transparency.

Forbes reports Houston-born Beyoncé has crossed the billion-dollar mark after a year that included a Grammy win and the record‑breaking Cowboy Carter Tour. The milestone joins her with an exclusive club of musician billionaires.

Deputies say a driver was arrested after a crash on the 23200 block of Gosling Road and found with three firearms; he faces DWI and unlawful-carry charges.

Two jets departing IAH nearly collided after a mistaken turn; TCAS alerts forced evasive moves and both flights continued without injury.

A woman died early Sunday after her Honda Fit — reportedly driving with a flat tire — was rear-ended on I‑45 North near the 14500 block. Deputies say the crash shoved the car into two others and overturned a Jeep as investigators processed the scene.

A 9-year-old girl is recovering after being shot during a late-night shootout in southeast Houston, following an argument outside of the Cullen Apartments.

Houston is set to experience a sharp temperature drop from the lower-80s to the mid-50s, with windy conditions and a brief cold snap before temperatures rise again later in the week.