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Koyo Hand Roll Bar has filed permits for a 1,218-sq-ft buildout at 1835 N. Shepherd Drive in the Heights, with construction slated to finish in July. The chef-driven concept debuted in Webster in 2025.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Deputies shared photos of a house fire in the 5800 block of Desert Oak Way in Spring. Multiple agencies were on scene and officials urged residents to avoid the area.
A father was left in critical condition after his son shot him during a fight at a Pemex station on Kress Street. The son is in custody and charges are pending review by the Harris County DA.
Weather & Environment in ...
Fog and reduced visibility Saturday morning in Houston. Scattered showers today and a stronger round of storms likely Sunday night with flooding risk.
Houston police found a person dead Friday on Bellaire Boulevard near Beltway 8 in the Alief area; homicide detectives are investigating.
Community & Society in ...
A League City scratch-off player claimed a $7.5M Loteria Supreme top prize and says the windfall will be a generational gift for his daughter.
Two teens were arrested in Houston on May 8 in connection with the March 29 death of 19‑year‑old Mario Sosa Ruiz; two others were wounded in the park incident.
Scammers are sending tiny PayPal payments that trigger legitimate notifications with fake support numbers. Experts warn: don’t call — verify your account directly and report the message.
Patchy fog Friday morning in Houston. Showers and storms may drop 1–2 inches through Saturday with localized flooding possible.
Retail & Industry in ...
A Cypress-area player claimed a $1 million prize on a $1,000,000 Riches scratch-off sold at Victory Liquor & Smoke in northwest Houston. The retailer may be eligible for a $10,000 bonus.
A late-night shootout at a north Harris County apartment complex injured a woman; witnesses say suspects fled in multiple vehicles and remain at large.
Postal inspectors arrested suspects during a two‑week Houston sweep, recovering nine postal keys, about 80 pieces of stolen mail and chemically altered tax checks.
A Marshalls is coming to Merchants Park in Houston; permits show a tenant remodel slated May–Oct 2026 and an expected late‑2026 opening.
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