Houston initiates an eco-friendly Christmas tree recycling program running from December 26th to January 24th, 2025, with 22 drop-off locations and a curbside collection service for undecorated trees.

Capital punishment in the U.S. remained low in 2024, led by a few states, with Alabama using nitrogen gas. Texas continued executions, showing racial disparities. Bipartisan efforts are emerging to reevaluate the death penalty.

A firefighter was injured while responding to a house fire in the Greater OST/South Union area of Houston. The fire caused damage to a vacant house, and its cause is under investigation.

Five Houston buildings received historical landmark status, expanding the city's preserved sites to 307, including a former store and a Georgian-style residence.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott launches a billboard campaign in Mexico and Central America to deter illegal immigration, featuring warnings about the dangers migrants might face.

The Houston Chronicle reports on a satirical "town hall" by a Zombie Enron, led by "Birds Aren't Real" CEO Connor Gaydos, featuring an unverified $50 million check to Houstonians.

A deadly multi-vehicle crash involving a bus on the Katy Freeway in Houston claimed one life, injured others, and caused a severe traffic jam for hours.

Kemien Sharod Taylor from Port Arthur was sentenced to 57 months for drug trafficking and a firearms offense after being caught with a stolen gun and crack cocaine.

A three-truck crash on I-10 near the Texas-Louisiana line caused lane closures, with no injuries reported; detours are in place. Traffic updates are advised for travelers.

Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport prepares for a surge in holiday travelers and advises arriving three hours early, especially on peak travel Friday from 4 to 8:30 p.m.

A man was killed and a woman injured in a hit-and-run crash involving a speeding truck on the Gulf Freeway in Houston. The authorities are seeking information about the black truck and its driver.

Authorities investigate after a suspected drunk driver's car is found in a pond, with questions regarding the potential presence of her boyfriend inside.

The Texas Attorney General's Office filed a motion to prevent convicted murderer Robert Roberson from testifying before a House Committee, citing security risks and procedural errors.