Houston is under an Extreme Cold Warning with single-digit wind chills expected; a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect. The weather should shift by the weekend, with warmer temperatures and sunshine returning early next week.

Simone Biles won Athlete and Moment of the Year at the 2025 Houston Sports Awards, while other local sports figures were also honored for their community impact and inspiration.

Driver Juan Ramirez was arrested for open traffic and theft warrants, and possession of Ecstasy, during a routine traffic stop by Constable Mark Herman's Office. His bond was set at $2,500.

Mayde Creek Elementary in Katy is closed until further notice due to a power outage from a damaged utility pole, with no clear timeline for repairs, but students can go to Mayde Creek High School.

25 Dairy Queen locations in Texas, including some in Houston, are closing permanently due to a decision by a single franchisee. An auction is being held to liquidate the restaurants' contents.

Houston prepares for a cold snap by opening 12 warming centers, with officials urging residents to make use of these facilities to avoid the harsh conditions.

A 12-year-old girl was hospitalized after being assaulted by a male classmate at Mance Park Middle School, with the mother criticizing the school's response and lack of intervention seen in a video of the incident.

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving two vehicles. The victim, a male pedestrian, was struck while crossing a street. Authorities seek information on a red Dodge sedan and a box truck involved.

Montgomery and Harris counties in Texas form a task force to stop illegal street takeovers, particularly around a local car show, aiming for zero arrests and incidents.

Conroe ISD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null paused the phase-out of a dual language program after community pushback, acknowledging issues in the district's decision-making process.

A young father was fatally shot at a Houston gas station in front of his girlfriend and child while getting change for air for his car tires. Authorities are investigating and seeking information.

Fugitive Armando Flores Aguilar, on Texas' Most Wanted list, was arrested in Houston for child sex-related charges.

Texas intensifies the manhunt for Carlos Jose Ayala Morales, a convicted sex offender and one of the state's most wanted fugitives, offering a $5,000 reward for tips leading to his arrest.