Houston is set to break ground on an affordable housing complex, Saddle Creek Village, aimed at helping alleviate the city's housing affordability crisis, scheduled to open in 2025.

American Freight is closing all 328 stores, including 30 in Texas and 6 in Houston, due to financial challenges. Store closing sales are offering up to 30% off, as reported by KHOU and CultureMap Houston.

Airlines including JetBlue and Spirit have suspended flights to Haiti due to security issues after planes were hit by gunfire, resulting in a flight attendant's injury and aircraft damage.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash where 39-year-old Steven Turbitt died after his truck hit a tree on Huffman Cleveland Road last Friday.

Houston residents received unexpected large bills for old COVID-19 tests due to a software glitch, but won't have to pay them. The government plans to distribute free COVID-19 tests again.

Rene M. Guzman-Santos is charged with murder and intoxicated assault after a fatal wrong-way crash on Eastex Freeway that killed Jennifer Rosales. He and two juveniles were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

A former Houston pastor, Robert Carter, is due in court over charges of sexually abusing and impregnating a young family member starting when she was seven years old.

An elderly man was killed by a vehicle while crossing a poorly-lit street in Houston; the driver, who cooperated with the police, claimed they hadn't seen the man. The HPD is investigating the incident.

Water leaks persist as Houston's top 311 complaint, despite efforts to improve infrastructure, with over 44,000 filed last year, highlighting systemic issues and the urgent need for repair.

Houston Police rescued a girl possibly facing trafficking after a car chase and detained several individuals. The girl was safe, and the case is under investigation.

Houston postponed its city council meeting to November 14th due to the funeral of fallen firefighter Marcelo Garcia, honoring his service and sacrifice.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny days and highs of 78 degrees for Houston, with mild nights and a possible change midweek with cooler air and a chance of showers. A tropical storm may also form near Central America.

A man in Cypress surrendered after a standoff with SWAT, stemming from evading a traffic stop. He faced assault and evasion charges but eventually gave up peacefully. No harm came to his family inside the home.