Houston Police Department has released surveillance footage of two men accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a Bellaire convenience store on New Year’s Eve.

A Houston father is speaking out after his son, Keith Porter Jr., was shot and killed by an off-duty U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on New Year’s Eve in Northridge, California.

Arrest made in connection with fatal New Year’s Eve shooting in Harris County.

A special needs animal sanctuary in Willis desperately needs the public’s help in locating a missing emu named Archie, who fled the property after being spooked by neighborhood dogs on New Year’s Eve.

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.

Warmer temperatures are back for the start of the new year

Discover the best New Year’s Eve events in Houston for 2026, including fireworks shows, dining specials, parties, and family-friendly celebrations.

Discover how Harris County law enforcement agencies are intensifying patrols and coordination efforts to combat drunk driving and ensure road safety during New Year's Eve celebrations.

Five years after a Houston woman was killed by celebratory gunfire, neighbors and police are warning others to celebrate safely this New Year’s Eve.

Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes.

For some, ringing in the New Year means fuzzy slippers, a good bottle of bubbles, and being in bed by 12:07. For others, it’s about leaning all the way in - turning December 31 into a once-a-year moment that feels a little bit magical.

This New Year’s Eve, a growing trend is taking over the city: Noon Year’s celebrations! It is all the excitement of a countdown, just without the bleary eyes and meltdowns.

Federal authorities have announced the arrests of four alleged members of an extremist anti-capitalist and anti-government group suspected of planning coordinated bombing attacks in Southern California.

After a pursuit spanning over a decade, Louis Armando Rojas has been extradited to Houston to face murder charges for the 2011 New Year’s Eve shooting

Police have arrested a total of six people in connection with a deadly explosion of illegal fireworks in a Honolulu neighborhood on New Year’s Eve.

A Houston family is urgently searching for their stolen dog, BB, a six-year-old tan poodle, taken on New Year’s Eve near Parker Elementary School

Four confirmed members of a violent Venezuelan gang were arrested after attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas on New Year’s Eve.

Electric power has been restored to nearly all affected customers across Puerto Rico after a sweeping blackout plunged the U.S. territory into darkness on New Year’s Eve.

In Houston, New Year’s traditions reflect the city's multicultural tapestry, with residents embracing customs like eating 12 grapes for luck, spending time with family, and attending church services.

A 12-year-old girl, Ashley Rodriguez, was struck by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire on Christmas Eve while walking with her mother in Houston.

If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone.

Multiple properties in the Jasmine Heights subdivision in Katy were struck by bullets on New Year’s Eve.

We did it! The year 2023 is coming to an end. There’s no better way to ring in the new year than celebrating with some of your friends and family. Wait. There’s actually an even better way. Celebrating safely.

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Chef Felipe Botero from Le Jardinier at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston helps you master the art of plating.

Airbnb announced that it is cracking down on New Year’s Eve parties in Houston and across several countries by using AI-powered technology to enforce restrictions on certain bookings, according to its website.

The New York Police Department says a man accused of attacking police with a machete near Times Square on New Year’s Eve, injuring two officers, has been arrested on attempted murder charges.

The suspect was shot and hospitalized after attacking New York police officers just outside a high-security zone set up near New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square, authorities said.

Area families burned the midnight oil Saturday, enjoying New Year’s Eve on the diamond at Sugar Land Holiday Lights and Fireworks at Constellation Field.

Officials say at least one person has been killed and 14 others hospitalized as multiple blasts rocked Kyiv.

Here are your best bets for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Houston.

The start of a new year was the start of a nightmare for 28-year-old Bianca Williams.

After learning two of his neighbor’s homes were burglarized on New Year’s Eve, Sienna resident Samson Bouri had a message for anyone looking to do the same to him.

A woman was found dead outside her home late on New Year’s Eve, police said.

It’s New Years Eve and Lt. Danny Garza with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is part of a massive crackdown on drunk and impaired drivers that involves more than 100 officers from more than ten different departments.

Each year, some Houston-area shoppers head to grocery stores to pick up some New Year’s Eve staples, hoping to bring luck and good fortune in the year to come.

Ring in the new year Disney-style without the trip to Orlando.

The big CES gadget convention held annually in Las Vegas is being trimmed from four days to three amid a jump in COVID-19 cases and the withdrawal of some well-known tech presenters.

With New Year’s Eve coming up, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. And while it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

You might think you know everything there is to know about New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but there’s actually some cool history behind the big days.

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The nation’s second-largest city has called off its New Year’s Eve celebration, and its smallest state re-imposed an indoor mask mandate.

The nation’s second-largest city has called off its New Year’s Eve celebration, and its smallest state re-imposed an indoor mask mandate.

The nation’s second-largest city has called off its New Year’s Eve celebration, and its smallest state re-imposed an indoor mask mandate.

This year’s holiday season was supposed to be a do-over for last year’s subdued celebrations.

Mayors across Brazil are divided on whether to maintain end-of-year festivities and February’s legendary Carnival in spite of the ongoing pandemic.

Houston police are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of a 3-year-old on New Year’s Eve.

Thousands of young people across England plan to dance the night away at “Freedom Day” parties as soon as it turns Monday.

In a further blow to the state, Texas’ Third Court of Appeals swiftly rejected an appeal later that night. Friday’s Supreme Court order, however, directs the lower court to block enforcement of the orders, pending any further appeal. Abbott, that allows for dine-in restaurant service and bars local officials from enacting more restrictive rules. Abbott and Paxton have sparred with other local officials who pushed aggressive measures meant to tamp down on the virus’ spread. Samaniego ordered a curfew similar to that in Austin and Travis County for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

HOUSTON – An 8-year-old boy and a 24-year-old woman were injured by celebratory gunfire in separate instances overnight, according to Houston Police. First incidentA New Year’s Eve celebration took a turn for the worse shortly after midnight when a 24-year-old woman was severely injured after being struck by celebratory gunfire. (Houston Police Department)Second incidentIn northwest Houston, an 8-year-old boy was injured by a stray bullet shortly before midnight. According to police, it was a result of celebratory gunfire that occurred just before Midnight. Authorities said they’ve received numerous calls related to celebratory gunfire overnight.

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, intensive care units in several parts of Texas were full or nearly full. India and Brazil trail behind the U.S. in coronavirus cases at over 10 million and 7 million, respectively. ___MILAN, Italy — Italy added another 462 virus deaths on Friday for a known pandemic death toll of 74,621, the highest in Europe. ___BANGKOK — The Thai capital is shutting down venues including schools and entertainment parks as coronavirus cases continue to spread. China on Friday reported a total of 19 new virus cases, including 10 that were brought from outside the country.

(AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)CANBERRA – This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with many bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget. Some countries and cities canceled or scaled back their festivities, while others without active outbreaks carried on like any other year. Instead, we should bring in 2021 in our own homes with just our own households," Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said. Many around the world looked toward 2021 with hope, partly due to the arrival of vaccines that offer a chance of beating the pandemic. Initial reports about a mystery respiratory illness sickening people in the Chinese city of Wuhan emerged exactly a year ago.

Many South Africans will swap firecrackers for candles to mark New Year's Eve amid COVID-19 restrictions including a nighttime curfew responding to President Cyril Ramaphosa's call to light a candle to honor those who have died in the COVID-19 pandemic and the health workers who are on the frontline of battling the disease. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)JOHANNESBURG – Many South Africans swapped firecrackers for candles to mark New Year’s Eve amid COVID-19 restrictions including a nighttime curfew. Urging all South Africans to battle the virus, Ramaphosa called on the nation to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a different way. Instead, the mayor of South Africa's largest city will light a candle on the landmark Nelson Mandela Bridge. At midnight he will light a candle with his family and pray for everybody who has suffered from the pandemic.

(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)LAS VEGAS — Tens of thousands of people were walking on the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve by early evening despite a plea from Nevada Gov. China on Friday reported a total of 19 new virus cases, including 10 that were brought from outside the country. ___LONDON — The coronavirus pandemic canceled London’s annual New Years’ Eve fireworks display, which usually draws tens of thousands of spectators. The nation’s most populated county has about 40% of California’s virus deaths. ___NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee ends the year ranked first in coronavirus cases per capita.

HOUSTON – Ready to kiss 2020 goodbye? Celebrate with the best meals you’ve had this year by dining at one of these Houston-area restaurants on New Year’s Eve. From New American and French to Japanese and Mexican cuisines, these restaurants will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to celebrate the departure of 2020 and the arrival of 2021. This list includes information from both OpenTable and 365 Things To Do In Houston. #Lodgestyle Posted by Rainbow Lodge on Monday, December 28, 2020Address: 2200 Post Oak, HoustonAddress: 3755 Richmond, HoustonAddress: 13616 Memorial, HoustonAddress: 807 Taft, HoustonAddress: 309 Gray, HoustonAddress: Multiple locationsDo you know of other restaurants bringing New Years Eve specials?

As a long and challenging year comes to an end, some people are looking forward to celebrating everything they have overcome in 2020. Some major annual events are not taking place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are few places where you can watch a public fireworks display. Here are three events happening in Houston:Cost: Free entry until 11 p.m. When: Starting 7 p.m. on Dec. 31Address: 2401 San Jacinto St., Houston, TexasCost: $10When: Starting 7 p.m. on Dec. 31Address: 3333 Farm to Market 359, Richmond, TexasCost: $35When: Starting 8 p.m. on Dec. 31Address: 16416 Mueschke Road, Cypress, TexasDo you know of other public fireworks displays in the area? Drop them in the comments.

On New Year’s Eve, owners announced online “The Shack is BACK!” In January, the restaurant will operate drive-thru only beginning on Friday, Jan. 3. The shack is not selling live sacks; hot boiled crawfish will go for $7.95 per pound. Hot Boiled... Posted by Crawfish Shack on Friday, January 3, 2020In January, the Crawfish Shack drive-thru will be open Wednesday throught Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday until 8 p.m. The shack will not be open for dine-in until Wednesday, Feb. 5. Crawfish Shack is located at 5822 FM 2100 in Crosby.

HOUSTON – A Houston man was outside admiring the fireworks display on New Year’s Eve when he was hit in the wrist by celebratory gunfire. “I was right here standing outside my car,” Roberto Carlos said in Spanish. “And it just fell from the sky.”Carlos’s roommate, Paul Moreno, was standing next to him at the time. John Shannon said the Harris County Sheriff’s Office received many calls about celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve. “Despite repeated warnings against celebratory gunfire, this is something that goes on and is unacceptable,” Shannon said.

HOUSTON – Houston hotties link up! Houston natives Beyonce and rapper Megan Thee Stallion spend New Year’s Eve together. It was a sight to see -- Houston’s favorite star and upcoming star finally unite. Megan Thee Stallion is not only from Houston, but she is currently attending Texas Southern University for her bachelor’s degree. Megan thee Stallion posted the photo on Instagram on Wednesday, which now has more than a million likes.