The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.15 billion, making it the fifth-largest in history, after no winning tickets were sold for the Christmas Eve draw.

A hazardous material spill from an 18-wheeler accident on I-10 in Houston delayed Christmas morning traffic, requiring emergency cleanup and diversions.

Texas acquires the Brewster Ranch for $164.6 million, aiming to use it for border security and education funding while ensuring the land is not used for migrant detention.

One man was killed and another injured in a Houston shooting on Saturday night. Police are investigating the incident, which involved an attack by three men on an SUV.

Houston grocery stores have special hours on Christmas Eve, with H-E-B open until 8 p.m., Walmart until 6 p.m., and Kroger until 9 p.m. Some are closed on Christmas Day.

Residents in Houston's Cypress area faced golf-ball-sized hail on Christmas Eve amid severe storms, leading to tornado warnings and expectations of strong overnight winds.

Former Harris County public health director Barbie Robinson faces new charges related to an alleged $40 million scheme favoring IBM in public contracts.

Two people, Aaron Noah Chavez and a minor, were arrested following a shooting at Katy Mills Mall. No injuries were reported, and both suspects confessed. The incident appears to be related to a dispute.

City facilities announce holiday closure dates; sanitation services to be rescheduled, and the rubber wheel trolley will continue running Friday to Sunday.

Houston police chase of a stolen vehicle ends with one suspect dead, two arrested, and another in critical condition.

A suspect, Zariah Nicole Green, was charged with murder following a fatal shooting in Houston. The male victim, 21, was shot at a store and died at the hospital. The investigation is continuing.

Houston's Christmas weather forecast indicates no snow but potential showers and thunderstorms, with varying chances of rain continuing throughout the week.

A 15-year-old Katy girl named Alexa Jones remains missing; her family reports a normal evening prior to her disappearance and an Amber Alert has been issued.