Firefighters quickly contained a fire in a Westwood apartment on February 4, saving an estimated $15.5 million in property and limiting damage to $20,000. No injuries were reported.

The Houston Health Department is initiating a $20 million project to plant trees and tackle illegal dumping in the Fifth Ward, enhancing climate resilience and energy efficiency with support from local officials and EPA grants.

The Alice ISD in South Texas warned of potential random immigration checks by Border Patrol on school buses, which may affect student travel for activities.

A driver lost control while parking their Subaru Crosstrek at an H-E-B in The Woodlands, resulting in their SUV ending up on its side, wedged between two vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Texas Governor Abbott seeks federal reimbursement for the state's $11 billion border security costs, asserting the measures were necessary due to federal inaction.

A League City man was charged with possession of child pornography after a tip-off led to his arrest and the discovery of illicit images and videos at his home.

A Texas church worship leader, Sean Carroll Aveilhe, has been charged with child sexual assault. He was arrested after a young girl reported abuse. The church stated he was not an employee and the abuse did not happen on its premises.

A deadly wrong-way crash on I-45 North Freeway in Houston, involving four vehicles and attributed to impaired driving, left one dead and caused significant traffic disruption.

Record-breaking high temperatures hit Houston and other Texas cities early in the year, with forecasts indicating a return to cooler, foggy conditions and chances of showers.

De'Andre Wright received a 50-year sentence for the 2024 murder of Jasmine Muldoon, to avoid a prolonged trial, after her body was found in Livingston woods.

Ex-CEO of Houston Housing Authority, David Northern, now leads Flint Housing Commission, while Jamie Bryant is considered for Houston's CEO role amid financial investigations and environmental concerns.

Houston Police seek a suspect in a fatal shooting on Barker Cypress Road; a surveillance photo has been released.

The Houston Astros revealed new food options and stadium giveaways for the 2025 season, including innovative dishes and over 50 wine varieties, alongside promotional items like a Jose Altuve bobblehead.