A recent fire in the Eldridge/West Oaks area resulted in extensive damage to an apartment complex but no injuries, with the Houston Fire Department citing careless discarding of materials as the accidental cause.

Two Galveston restaurants, 1817 Steak & Seafare and Lil’ Buffalo Grille, have closed as the McAleers exit the industry to focus on other life aspects.

Joseph Anthony Abreu is charged with aggravated assault and burglary after allegedly stabbing his mother at her Houston home. The victim is stable; Abreu was arrested the following day.

A support dog named Isabella was stolen along with a car in Houston's Montrose neighborhood, with owner Chelsea Vogler sustaining injuries during the incident. The police are seeking public help.

Houston police are investigating a shooting at a bar on Bay Street that left a 55-year-old man dead. The victim, found with multiple gunshot wounds, was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspect description has been released.

Houston police investigate a crash on North Freeway that killed a 48-year-old man, struck by a Volkswagen Atlas. The driver called police and showed no impairment signs.

A woman, 74, died from a December 30 traffic accident in Houston. She crossed a street away from crosswalks and was hit by a Kia Sorento. The driver cooperated with police; no charges filed yet.

ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch alert in response to freezing temperatures in Texas, while CenterPoint Energy is preparing by winterizing infrastructure. Both entities monitor conditions to ensure grid reliability post-Winter Storm Uri.

Former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has been hired as a senior policy advisor for Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey following her DA tenure.

Teachers prepare Walt Disney Elementary in Alvin for students' return after a tornado, with extensive community support and nearly $150k in donations.

A driver was shot and crashed into a Houston apartment complex. The victim is critical, and the male suspect fled. Witnesses describe the incident and surrounding security issues.

Harris County Public Health promotes regular screenings and HPV vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer, with emphasis on early detection and preventive measures.

In north Harris County, a teenage boy was fatally shot, and his brother injured; an investigation is underway to determine if the shooting was accidental.