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Undercover operations were conducted at several smoke shops accused of selling THC vape pens to minors in Montgomery County.

A multi-vehicle crash, including an 18-wheeler, were involved in a crash Friday morning on IH-160, according to Houston TranStar.

Good news: Sydney Marquez, missing for over three weeks, has been found safe in Houston, family says.

A Houston-area restaurant employee is facing a felony charge after investigators say a hidden camera was discovered inside a Lupe Tortilla bathroom and captured video of customers, including a child.

Catch up on the latest news updates from Houston and around the world for January 2, 2026.

Five victims of last week’s Galveston Bay medical plane crash are being honored in Texas City before their remains are flown back to Mexico.

Two overnight shootings tied to large parties at short-term rental homes happened the same day Houston’s new short-term rental ordinance took effect, raising fresh questions about public safety and whether the new rules go far enough.

A man has been taken to a hospital after he was shot during an argument at a park in The Heights area of Houston.

At least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.

Hospitals across Houston welcomed the first babies of the new year Thursday.

A 43-year-old man was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound on the front porch of his northeast Harris County apartment early New Year’s Day.

Five people were shot after gunfire erupted during a massive New Year’s Eve party at a north Houston short-term rental with nearly 300 people in attendance.

Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office stepped up patrols during the recent holiday season in an effort to curb impaired driving and prevent deadly crashes across Harris County Precinct 4, and the numbers show just how busy they were.

The attorney for Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, who is accused of breaking into a vehicle, speaks on her behavior during the time of the crime after her first court hearing Friday.

Undercover operations were conducted at several smoke shops accused of selling THC vape pens to minors in Montgomery County.

A Houston-area restaurant employee is facing a felony charge after investigators say a hidden camera was discovered inside a Lupe Tortilla bathroom and captured video of customers, including a child.

A man has been taken to a hospital after he was shot during an argument at a park in The Heights area of Houston.

At least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.

After his corruption indictment last year, the Laredo Democrat forfeited his role as the top Democrat on the House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees more than $65 billion in annual spending.

Nuevo Laredo was dumping millions of gallons of sewage a day into the Rio Grande. The U.S. and Mexico worked together to find a solution.

The former president of Mexico sat down for a virtual interview with Berenice Garcia, Rio Grande Valley reporter for The Texas Tribune.

The article outlines the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that voters have approved to pass in the 2025 Texas General Election. These propositions cover a wide array of topics, including funding for education and infrastructure, tax exemptions, criminal justice reforms, and public health initiatives. Each amendment is summarized with its purpose, and impacts, providing a comprehensive overview of how these changes will affect residents across the state.

The city learned about plans to build a new barrier along the southern border during a regular meeting with the Department of Homeland Security.

The article outlines the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that voters will consider in the 2025 Texas General Election. These propositions cover a wide array of topics, including funding for education and infrastructure, tax exemptions, criminal justice reforms, and public health initiatives. Each amendment is summarized with its purpose, potential impacts, and the arguments from both supporters and opponents, providing a comprehensive overview of how these changes could affect residents across the state.

The Department of Public Safety has shifted from Biden-era border enforcement to helping expel people from the country, a job once exclusively done by federal authorities.

Jaime Galvan Sanchez has lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years. He was deported in less than 24 hours without due process and allowed to return. But his family is still suffering from the aftermath.

Record warmth shaped the story more than storms or rain

Tankerman sues BWC Terminals after Dec. 27 sulfuric acid release in Channelview, alleging no warnings and improper containment; lawsuit is pending.

Catch up on the latest news updates from Houston and around the world.

A firefighter was injured while battling a residential fire in north Harris County.

Fireworks are believed to have sparked a massive fire at Bayou West Condominiums on Club Creek Drive, damaging up to 20 units and displacing multiple families early New Year’s Day.

Houston police are investigating a shooting that injured five people at a New Year’s party near Live Oak and Elgin early Thursday morning.

As police increase DWI enforcement, a Houston mother remembers her teen daughter killed by a drunk driver and urges others to make the right choice.

During the pursuit, two deputies were struck by the suspect. The suspect then rammed into another patrol vehicle in the 21600 block of Dawn Timbers Court.