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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.
Houston police charged a woman after a fire damaged a Mexican restaurant in northwest Houston. No injuries were reported, but the case raises concerns for nearby businesses.
Sam Houston’s men’s basketball team delivered a strong shooting performance in Boise, grabbing a decisive win over Idaho and energizing fans and alumni back in Houston.
Two men were found shot to death in north Harris County overnight, prompting an active homicide investigation by deputies.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd has been hospitalized again due to health issues linked to an earlier shooting, raising concerns among Houston football fans and local sports venues.
Strong storms may impact the Houston area Saturday night into early Sunday, bringing heavy rain, lightning, and the risk of damaging winds.
Mayor John Whitmire has ordered a review and audit of the Houston Airports art program after concerns raised by a recent investigation.
A 7-year-old boy was struck and killed while riding his bicycle on Thanksgiving, leaving a Houston neighborhood devastated and raising renewed concerns about street safety.
An American Airlines flight diverted to Houston after fumes sickened several people, sending five to the hospital.
Two women were injured after a collision on Briar Forest Drive near Highway 6 in West Houston. Authorities are investigating what caused the crash.
A man who died during an officer-involved shooting in North Houston was found to have taken his own life, according to the medical examiner.