Houston weather: Cypress community bands together after tornado

Cypress residents of the Harbor Gates at Heritage neighborhood were caught by surprise when an EF-1 tornado hit the area and residents are pulling together.

Houston storm damage: Power outages could last days; safety urged

Houston power outages could last for days in some areas, officials say, after storms left damaged and caused deaths on Thursday.

Houston businesses closed on Friday, May 17 due to severe storms

Mayor John Whitmire also issued a Stay-at-Home advisory advising those who are not essential workers to stay at home on Friday.

Houston traffic: High water locations on Houston-area roadways

The Houston area was drenched with heavy rain on Thursday evening due to severe thunderstorms. Here are the current high-water roadways that have been reported.

Houston weather: City, county officials urging drivers to stay off the road

City and county officials are urging drivers to stay off the roads while first responders clear area roadways that have damage left behind.

Houston free portable air conditioners for seniors, people with disabilities

The Houston Health Department will distribute 400 free portable air conditioners to area seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children.

Spring rescue: Man enters storm drain, ends up miles away

According to the Spring Fire Department, the man who entered the storm drain ended up in the Bridgestone MUD Treatment Plant.

Louisiana couple arrested in Baytown, charged with attempted murder of teen

Authorities in Terrebonne Parish in Louisiana have charged a Thibodaux couple in connection with an attempted murder investigation of a 15-year-old that was discovered during a traffic incident in Baytown, Texas.

Humble ISD places superintendent on leave, names acting replacement

Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Fagen has been put on administrative leave, effective May 14, 2024, following a 4-2 vote with one abstention.

Houston crime: Two more suspects await trial in Galleria shooting case, shooter sentenced to 60 years

In a decisive resolution to a high-profile case, a 22-year-old suspect has pleaded guilty to dual counts of homicide in connection to the tragic 2021 double murder at a Galleria-area establishment.

Houston shooting on Shannon Hills Drive; teen in critical condition

A teen was taken to the hospital in critical condition after reportedly shooting himself while handling a gun in the backyard of a Houston home, authorities say.