Harris County mandates backup power at nursing homes, driven by past weather-related outages, with compliance required by the end of 2025 to improve resident safety.

U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announces his resignation, effective January 19, after leading successful prosecutions in the Southern District of Texas.

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.

Constable Mark Herman announced promotions within his department, recognizing seven law enforcement professionals for their dedication and leadership potential. The promotions were shared in an official Facebook post.

Sean Teare assumed the role of Harris County District Attorney at midnight on New Year's Day, succeeding Kim Ogg. He aims to overhaul the DA's office, including intake processes and reducing the jail population.

Mayor Whitmire highlighted first-year achievements including public safety, infrastructure, and crisis management, and detailed responses to severe weather and corruption in a New Year's newsletter.

The BJS report provides detailed statistics on human trafficking, including victim demographics and incident types, aiming to raise awareness and aid prevention efforts.

Starting January 1, 2025, Texas will eliminate state inspections for non-commercial vehicles, but add a $7.50 fee to registrations; emissions tests will continue in major metros.

Governor Greg Abbott activates Texas emergency response amid severe weather threats, with the Texas Division of Emergency Management coordinating resources and safety measures.

Houston officials launched a "no refusal" weekend to combat drunk driving, mandating blood alcohol testing for suspected impaired drivers to reduce DWI incidents.

Houston florist Elisa Monreal expresses concern that a potential TikTok ban could harm her business, while the University of Houston prepares to comply with a Texas law prohibiting the app on university networks and devices.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues NCAA for including transgender women in women's sports, alleging violations of Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. He seeks to stop biological males from competing in women's events involving Texas.

President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, excluding those convicted of terrorism and hate crimes, amidst contrasting policies with President-elect Trump.