A toddler in Harris County accidentally shot their mother after finding an unsecured gun in a vehicle. The mother is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

A Houston man, already a convicted felon, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of firearms and faces up to 15 years in prison plus a potential $250,000 fine.

Houston is preparing for a cool weekend with temperatures predicted to be high near 58 today and low around 41 tonight. As the Winter Solstice approaches, temperatures will drop, with mild weather expected for Christmas day.

A woman in her 30s was rescued by the Cy-Fair Fire Department after her car was found in a trench near Highway 290. She was alert and flown to the hospital; the cause of the crash is under investigation.

Houston initiates an eco-friendly Christmas tree recycling program running from December 26th to January 24th, 2025, with 22 drop-off locations and a curbside collection service for undecorated trees.

Capital punishment in the U.S. remained low in 2024, led by a few states, with Alabama using nitrogen gas. Texas continued executions, showing racial disparities. Bipartisan efforts are emerging to reevaluate the death penalty.

A firefighter was injured while responding to a house fire in the Greater OST/South Union area of Houston. The fire caused damage to a vacant house, and its cause is under investigation.

Five Houston buildings received historical landmark status, expanding the city's preserved sites to 307, including a former store and a Georgian-style residence.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott launches a billboard campaign in Mexico and Central America to deter illegal immigration, featuring warnings about the dangers migrants might face.

The Houston Chronicle reports on a satirical "town hall" by a Zombie Enron, led by "Birds Aren't Real" CEO Connor Gaydos, featuring an unverified $50 million check to Houstonians.

A deadly multi-vehicle crash involving a bus on the Katy Freeway in Houston claimed one life, injured others, and caused a severe traffic jam for hours.

Kemien Sharod Taylor from Port Arthur was sentenced to 57 months for drug trafficking and a firearms offense after being caught with a stolen gun and crack cocaine.

A three-truck crash on I-10 near the Texas-Louisiana line caused lane closures, with no injuries reported; detours are in place. Traffic updates are advised for travelers.