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Family‑run Istanbul Grill in Rice Village will close in mid‑July after 27 years, citing lease problems. Owners promise a farewell celebration and more details soon.
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Muggy Friday in Houston with storms likely midday; heavy downpours could cause quick street and yard flooding. Expect slow commutes and rising rip current risk.
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Johnson Development has opened model homes and launched pre‑sales at The George, a 1,500‑acre master‑planned community on former George Ranch land outside Richmond. Multiple builders are now listing homes.
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Highly pathogenic H5N1 has been confirmed in a Texas dairy herd; the farm is quarantined and investigators are testing animals while the FDA says pasteurized milk is safe.
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Harris County deputies say nine stolen vehicles were recovered and multiple suspects arrested; the sheriff’s office estimates the haul was worth nearly $500,000.
Court filings and a new arrest link the teens charged in the Jan. 20, 2025 killing of Rayburn High student Tony De La O to a string of alleged armed robberies.
Muggy start in Houston; storms likely today with pockets of heavy rain. Highs near 84°F.
A Sweetwaters drive‑thru is headed to Honea Egypt Road in Magnolia this summer, promising quick coffee and global flavors in mid‑ to late July.
A suspected lightning strike destroyed a Cinco Ranch home during Tuesday's storms; three firefighters were treated and Fort Bend investigators are on the scene.
Montgomery County deputies are investigating the shooting death of 81-year-old James Blount in the 19200 block of Trails End Road. Detectives say the Major Crimes Unit is handling the case and are seeking tips and video.
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ERock filed an amended S‑1 setting IPO terms for 27.9M shares at $20–$23, potentially raising about $642M as it scales Houston assembly to convert a $1.3B backlog.
A suspicious package near the Montgomery County Courthouse forced evacuations in downtown Conroe before an all‑clear was issued.
A pedestrian was struck and killed in the I‑45 North Freeway HOV lane near West Road on Monday morning; HPD says the investigation is ongoing.
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