Thieves, including a child, stole puppies and a turtle from a Houston pet store, but the puppies were later returned; the store has since increased security.

Harris County Public Health's annual report details its health initiatives and emergency responses, including community education and vet services, with future goals outlined.

A 3-alarm fire at Olympia Drywall Co. in northwest Houston prompted a large emergency response, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.

A mother struggles to receive her son's remains from a Houston funeral home shut down for alleged misconduct, after a video showed decomposing bodies at the facility.

Houston is experiencing warm weather, but a varied forecast indicates potential thunderstorms and changing conditions through Easter weekend and into the following week.

Texas legislators, led by Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Brian Babin, are advocating for the relocation of NASA's headquarters from D.C. to Houston for cost-efficiency and to reinvigorate the agency's mission.

Solange Knowles and her collective, Saint Heron, will perform a series in Houston, including venues like the Eldorado Ballroom. The show honors Black artists, local talent, and Houston's African communities.

A fire broke out at a karaoke club in Alief, Houston, causing an estimated $200,000 in damages but no injuries. The HFD responded swiftly, saving about $900,000 in property and is investigating the cause.

A fire in a Westchase apartment complex on April 12 caused $1 million in damage, but no injuries. The blaze destroyed nine units; the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

Marshall Paul Garrett has been charged with felony negligence after his dogs fatally mauled his neighbor, Harriette Phillips. Garrett already faces a separate murder charge for a 2024 incident.

A two-alarm fire at a Houston metal shop caused $600,000 in damage. HFD responded, saving nearby structures. The accidental blaze affected a transformer; no severe injuries reported.

Constable Mark Herman's Office reported the arrest of Shadrach Iyere for an outstanding felony warrant related to a robbery near Serena Lane. His bond is set at $20,000.

A 30-year-old man was killed while crossing a Houston freeway on hands and knees; two vehicles involved stayed at the scene, with drivers showing no intoxication signs.