Houston prepares for severe weather as CenterPoint Energy implements measures prevent power issues, with inspections and weather monitoring, drawing on past winter storm lessons.

A New Year's Day fire in Denver Harbor, Houston, caused by an electrical issue, resulted in $160,000 in damages, but no injuries. 42 firefighters responded, initially using defensive tactics before moving inside to extinguish the blaze.

Houston Police seek public help identifying 'The Croc Crew', four suspects in a June convenience store robbery who notably wore similar crocodile-patterned shoes.

Two women, Myquel Cooley and Leyah Bilbo, face theft charges for stealing $3,447 worth of fragrances from an ULTA Beauty store, with arrests warrants issued after community tips helped identify them.

TRIS, a prominent restaurant in The Woodlands, closed abruptly after the resignation of its Executive Chef Austin Simmons. The closure reflects the significant impact an executive chef can have on a restaurant's success.

Houston Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz has been reappointed to FEMA's National Advisory Council, moving from Emergency Management Representative to Emergency Response Provider, as announced by the city. Mayor Whitmire praises Muñoz's service and dedication.

Quinton Waldo Lee, 23, has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting during an argument with his roommate and cousin on Sterlingshire Street in Houston.

Whataburger celebrates its 75th anniversary by reintroducing popular menu items, launching new drinks, and partnering with Wrangler for a fashion line.

An 18-year-old transgender woman will speak publicly after being stabbed upon exiting a Houston METRO bus. The victim, Rue, was attacked after refusing to lend her phone, resulting in a punctured lung. The suspect has been arrested.

Houston restaurants are supporting the victims of a New Year's Day attack in New Orleans by donating a portion of their sales and hosting fundraisers.

A fire broke out in a church garage in the South Belt/Ellington area of Houston on New Year's Day; no injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Houston's Muslim community is in shock after a local man committed a deadly attack in New Orleans, prompting both FBI investigation and communal condemnation.

Houston firefighters battled a house fire on Brookfield Dr., saving $110,000 in property but incurring $90,000 in damages. One firefighter was injured and later treated at the hospital.