Montgomery and Harris counties in Texas form a task force to stop illegal street takeovers, particularly around a local car show, aiming for zero arrests and incidents.

Houston officials addressed the community in a press conference regarding the cold weather, focusing on opening warming centers and providing information on resources and safety measures.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders a TEA investigation into Bellaire High School for using a transgender student's chosen name and pronouns without parental consent.

Sugar Land City Council plans to vote on buying and preserving the historic Imperial Sugar char house, using sales tax revenue and a $50 million economic development fund.

A Houston audit reveals credit card misuse and contracting inefficiencies, prompting Mayor Whitmire to withhold raising taxes and push for financial reform and efficiency in city operations.

Houston's new "Police, Pastors, & People" initiative aims to reduce violent crime by fostering collaboration between faith leaders, community stakeholders, and law enforcement.

Roland Garcia has been appointed as the Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority for a two-year term by Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston City Council.

Treviño Santos is sworn in as Houston's Municipal Courts Director and Presiding Judge, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role. She is committed to efficient and fair court operations.

Mayor Whitmire will present a citywide efficiency study by EY, examining all city departments for better transparency and accountability. The findings will be discussed at a council meeting, with an executive summary to be posted online.

Dioxin has been found at levels above what's considered safe for children in soil samples from a community center in Houston's Fifth Ward, raising public health concerns.

Texas lawmakers are proposing legislation to create harsher penalties for "jugging," a crime involving the theft from individuals after they leave banks.

Food aid is stalled in Houston due to Trump's suspension of foreign aid, affecting USAID operations and American agriculture, while Elon Musk slams USAID, furthering controversy.

Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed the media about her former staff's legal case involving an $11 million contract, leading to dropped charges for two and a pretrial intervention for another.