The Onion won the bid for Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, but the sale is temporarily halted due to judicial concerns about the process. The Onion plans to revamp Infowars into a parody site.

Marcus Tucker is charged with murder in the shooting death of Leon Ratcliff after an altercation on Melbourne Street, according to a City of Houston news release.

An 82-year-old man with dementia, Freddie Myers, is missing in Houston. He was last seen wearing blue shorts and a hoodie. A Silver Alert has been issued, and the public is urged to contact Houston Police with any information.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened to defund Texas Children’s Hospital after a viral TikTok by Dr. Tony Pastor advised patients they could skip a citizenship question on intake forms.

Houston Police seek help identifying suspects from a daylight armed robbery at a South Houston smoke shop; they offer a reward for information leading to an arrest.

Houston launches a mobile health unit for mothers and infants and a new Health & Research Center to improve healthcare access for underserved communities.

Tameria Barnett, 30, charged with child injury, is accused of daily beating a 4-year-old girl, who is now critically ill. Her bond review is scheduled in Houston today.

A man initiated a standoff with police in Pearland, firing at officers from inside an apartment. The incident lasted three hours, ending with the man's peaceful surrender. No officers were injured thanks to their equipment.

Houston is set for a wet week while Chicago remains cold, with rain and thunderstorms increasing in Houston from Tuesday to Saturday, and Chicago expecting cold temperatures and potential snow flurries.

Houston celebrated Small Business Saturday with nearly 100 vendors at the Vibe Artisan Market, highlighting the importance of supporting local enterprises.

An elderly man was saved from his burning Houston home by firefighters. The fire, which started early Saturday morning, was controlled within 10 minutes. The cause is under investigation.

Texas will eliminate state inspections for non-commercial vehicles starting January 1, 2025, with an exception for emissions tests in major metro areas. Registration fees will increase by $7.50.

Houston rises to rank 40th on the "World's Best Cities" list for 2025, showing a significant climb from its previous 66th position, as reported by Resonance Consultancy.