Houston police charged Ortazuis Collins with murder and illegal firearm possession in connection with an April homicide outside a store on De Priest Street.

Houston's weather today will be partly sunny with a high near 78°F and a 30% chance of overnight showers. A cold front is expected next week, with potential lows in the 40s. Tropical Storm Sara may affect Florida.

A cellphone battery caught fire on a Southwest Airlines flight in Denver, causing an evacuation and two minor injuries. The FAA is investigating the incident.

Tesla is hiring Vehicle Operators in Texas to refine its Autopilot system, following scrutiny from the NHTSA which linked the feature to numerous crashes.

Police found a person shot dead in a crashed vehicle in northwest Houston. The incident is under investigation, with the HPD reviewing surveillance and seeking leads.

A man in Houston was sentenced to 40 years for the murder of an 11-year-old boy, who was inadvertently shot during a confrontation over a stolen wallet.

17-year-old Juan Vasquez was arrested and charged with murder in the death of Brayan Rodriguez Baltodano, following a fatal shooting at an apartment complex.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment on Richmond Avenue, where a 34-year-old man was pronounced dead with multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses described the suspect fleeing in a matte black Mercedes Benz.

Isaiah Williams, 18, has been charged with murder related to a Houston man's death in September, turning himself into police alongside co-accused Enrique Bonilla.

Hobby Airport in Houston is undergoing a significant expansion, including new gates and amenities, in partnership with Southwest Airlines, aiming to improve the passenger experience and efficiency by summer 2027.

ExxonMobil is laying off nearly 400 workers in Texas following the acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources, with job cuts happening in stages through May 2026.

HISD is contemplating selling nearly 20 properties post a failed $4.4 billion bond, sparking community concerns over transparency and the use of proceeds.

A woman injured in an October 25 traffic accident in Houston died on November 13. Her car had failed to stop at an intersection, leading to a collision with a Tesla and a Lexus.