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 tornado north of Houston damaged more than 100 homes, tearing off roofs and shattering windows. Local officials are assessing impacts as cleanup begins.
The Houston Cougars host Tennessee in a nationally watched pre‑Thanksgiving showdown that could shape the early college basketball landscape.
Houston police are seeking the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Richmond Avenue late Sunday. Investigators are asking witnesses and nearby businesses to come forward.
The UT System has approved major new medical construction, including a $160M MD Anderson project in Houston and a $65M UTMB heart institute nearby.
Memorial City Mall is preparing for an $8.8 million renovation that includes demolition work and new construction, according to a recent filing.
A federal jury has awarded $13 million to the family of a man killed in a 2020 crash involving a Houston police officer, raising new questions about police pursuits and city liability.
A tornado near Houston and other statewide stories are drawing attention and raising safety and public health questions for residents.
Two United Airlines aircraft made contact on a runway at Bush Intercontinental, prompting an immediate investigation and operational delays.
A Houston family has been awarded $13 million in a civil case tied to a deadly 2021 crash involving an HPD officer.
A tornado struck communities near Houston, damaging an estimated 100 homes and cutting power to thousands. Local crews are working to restore service as residents assess the damage.