A 12-year-old from Friendswood survived a shark attack near Staniel Cay after his brother tied a swimsuit to stop life-threatening bleeding. Doctors expect a full recovery.

After a yearlong break, Xeo Yum reopened in Spring Branch with its signature banh xeo, drawing long lines as owner‑chef Cuong Nguyen runs limited hours ahead of a late‑July grand opening.

HPD Robbery posted surveillance stills after a May 16 robbery on West Tidwell Road. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for tips that lead to an arrest.

Houston police say four people were shot in the 5300 block of Coke Street; victims are expected to survive and possible suspects were detained, police said.

A jury convicted former Deep Water Ministries pastor Damien Deon Blevins of continuous trafficking of a child; he was sentenced to 35 years without parole.

An 18-wheeler fire on northbound I-69 at Bellaire prompted a hazmat cleanup that closed multiple lanes and snarled the morning commute. Drivers were told to seek alternate routes.

Precinct 4 deputies responded to an aggressive dog attack in the 23700 block of Hiddenbriar Loop. EMS and Harris County animal‑control were sent to the scene.

Australian group‑training brand Fitstop signed a multi‑site deal to open four Houston studios, starting with a Memorial Drive location and a VIP waitlist. The expansion makes Texas Fitstop’s third U.S. market.

Dallas‑born Sal's Nashville Hot Chicken is coming to southwest Houston, with a 2,100‑sq‑ft Merlyn Plaza build‑out slated to start this summer and an expected opening by year‑end.

RodeoHouston unveiled plans for a $300M, 1 million-square-foot arena and agricultural complex to consolidate events from the aging NRG Arena and modernize livestock facilities.

A 93,000‑square‑foot Ikea opens in Webster on June 26, becoming the chain’s 10th Texas store and offering showrooms, design help and Swedish food.

Toasted Yolk Cafe opened June 15 at 10040 Hwy. 6 in Missouri City, serving dragon-fruit pancakes, brisket tacos and cowboy scrambles.

Two people were detained and two others remain at large after a north Harris County pursuit ended in a crash; deputies deployed drones in a search.