ICE Houston apprehended over 3,500 individuals with criminal convictions or charges, including murderers, sex offenders, and gang members, during a federal government shutdown.

Houston airports prepare for 2.1 million travelers over holidays; TSA increases opened lanes but warns of potential longer wait times, and officials advise pre-booking parking and early check-in.

A new H3N2 flu variant, subclade K, is spreading in the US, with concerns about its resistance to this year's flu vaccine and potential severity. Health experts advise vaccination and vigilance.

Maxwell Schultz, an ex-IT contractor, pleaded guilty to hacking his former employer's network, causing $862,000 in damages, and now faces up to 10 years in prison.

Four voters approved more than $430 million in bonds for a newly created Rice Village management district, prompting scrutiny over transparency and local control.

Two United planes made contact at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental; United said there were no injuries and replacement aircraft were arranged. A passenger shared photos of wing damage.

Houston districts report hundreds of bus driver vacancies and are using paid training, contractors and pay bumps as safety questions rise after Cleveland ISD rollovers.

Council will vote Wednesday on a draft to bar scooter operation and rentals citywide from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.; the redline authorizes impoundment and lists narrow exceptions.

George's lawyers say secret messages and missing proffer audio point to prosecutorial misconduct; the DA's office calls the allegations baseless. A mid‑December hearing will test the competing claims.

Houston-born artist d4vd is being treated as a suspect after a 15‑year‑old's remains were found in an impounded Tesla, investigators say. Forensics are ongoing.

HPD has refused Council Member Edward Pollard’s overtime funds for the District J Patrol, pausing his signature community‑policing program and sparking a citywide clash over authority. The dispute raises questions about where funding ends and operational control begins.

Travis Scott and Michael Jordan have teamed on Cincoro Jack Añejo — a limited 750ml bottle aged 26+ months and priced at $149.99. Pre-orders are live now.

Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD for not displaying the Ten Commandments as required by state law, despite receiving legally compliant donated copies.