Houston City Council passes FY2027 $7B budget proposal
Houston City Council passed the FY2027 budget on Wednesday that introduces new municipal fees for garbage and infrastructure.
Houston apartment fire reported near I-610, Buffalo Speedway
Houston Fire Department units are at the scene of a large apartment fire near southwest Houston.
Fair Street: 2 shot, 1 pistol whipped in apparent drive-by shooting
Houston police are searching for the suspects in an apparent drive-by shooting who shot two and pistol whipped another in the Acres Home area.
Houston weather: Hot, humid weather to continue on Wednesday
The hot and humid weather will continue across the area for Wednesday in Houston.
Houston World Cup fans urged to plan ahead as parking costs climb and security changes take effect
Houston World Cup organizers are urging fans to make transportation plans before attending matches. FIFA says parking passes must be purchased at least 24 hours before kickoff, while officials recommend…
Texas GLO chief warns Harris County likely to lose massive flood control grants
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is warning Houston-area residents that Harris County is in danger of losing nearly $1 billion in federal flood mitigation funding.
Houston Pets Alive targeted by vandals causing substantial losses to shelter known for saving lives
A deliberate act of vandalism left Houston Pets Alive without power for much of Monday after someone damaged an electrical pole and two utility boxes overnight. The outage forced the…
Houston drivers worried about World Cup traffic? Here’s what transportation officials want you to know
Houston drivers concerned about traffic during the 2026 FIFA World Cup can expect heavier congestion around event areas, according to transportation officials. METRO and TxDOT recommend planning ahead, leaving early,…
Houston weather: The heat will be on for Tuesday
The heat will be on for much of the week in the Houston area following the recent rainfall the area has received.
Woman killed, suspect detained following shooting in Kashmere Gardens area
A male suspect has been detained following a deadly shooting of a woman in the Kashmere Gardens area of Houston, officials said.