Category: Breaking News
Houston Breaking News – Live Updates & Alerts
Stay on top of the most urgent stories unfolding right now in Houston, Harris County, and the greater Gulf Coast region. Our Breaking News section features real-time coverage of severe weather events, traffic accidents, crime and public safety incidents, emergency responses, and other developing situations that demand immediate attention. Delivered by the Houston.com newsroom with verified facts, eyewitness reports, and official statements — your trusted source for what’s happening in H-Town the moment it breaks.
A teen girl and young man were wounded in a shooting at a Houston strip center, prompting an active investigation by police.
Charlie Puth says his Super Bowl National Anthem performance was crafted to honor Whitney Houston, sparking major online reaction — including from fans in Houston.
A police pursuit ended in a crash on West Road in Houston, prompting an investigation into the cause and circumstances of the incident.
The Houston Rockets head to Oklahoma City aiming to push their road winning streak further against a strong Thunder squad.
Exxon Mobil, headquartered in Houston, is increasing production in Guyana while expanding investments in circularity technologies aimed at reducing waste and emissions.
The Port Region Economic Alliance is expanding efforts to bring new businesses to the Houston Ship Channel, supporting one of the nation’s largest industrial corridors.
Liberty County officials have approved plans for a new jail facility to alleviate overcrowding at the aging, 30-year-old county jail.
A Texas-based luxury travel startup is connected to a fatal plane crash in Maine, raising questions about the company's future and impact on Houston’s travel sector.
Princeton University receives a transformative donation supporting its new engineering and environmental studies neighborhood.
Dassault Systèmes is expanding its AI-powered virtual assistants using industry world models, transforming product design and industrial workflows.