Seventeen Cleveland ISD students were hospitalized with minor injuries after two school buses collided. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Two people were hospitalized after a train hit a propane truck in Northwest Harris County. The collision led to a temporary road closure. The injuries were non-life-threatening, and the cause is under investigation.

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident on Kirby Road near Westridge Street, seeking the public's help to identify the driver involved.

A suspect made threats in Cypress, leading to a shootout with HCSO, no injuries occurred. He was later arrested and charged with aggravated assault and evading arrest.

Tilman Fertitta, billionaire and owner of the Houston Rockets, is reportedly being considered by President-elect Trump for the U.S. ambassadorship to Italy.

An employee was killed by a coworker at a USPS facility in Texas; the suspected shooter is in custody and charged with murder. Operations at the facility resumed with support for staff.

The final 2024 HISD board meeting faced protests over teacher departures, curriculum content concerns, and leadership changes, with debates on maintaining public comments via Zoom.

A Houston woman was arrested for offering illegal lip fillers at her beauty salon, prompting police warnings and reminders to verify provider credentials and product authenticity in the cosmetic industry.

Former Houston park ranger Joey Lamar Ellis faces federal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and extorting visitors in city parks. He used his position to intimidate victims with threats of false arrests and demands for sexual acts or money.

Houston experiences cold weather, with a high of 60 degrees and a freeze warning for nearby counties. Temperatures are expected to rise by the weekend, along with a chance of rain and thunderstorms.

The HISD's annual lottery for the 2025-26 academic year is now open, offering families the chance to apply to various magnet programs and specialized schools.

Houston businessman Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale is set to have open-heart surgery due to a heart condition. He plans to return to work 10 days post-surgery.

A 2-year-old child was killed in a hit-and-run incident in east Harris County. Initial confusion over the involved vehicle was clarified, and officials are now seeking the fleeing driver.