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A Sugar Land officer was injured during a traffic stop on southbound Highway 6 near Frost Pass; the driver fled and police are searching for the vehicle.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Axiom Space has moved its legal headquarters to Texas as it accelerates work on Axiom Station and expands its Houston footprint.
Food & Drinks in ...
Montrose favorite SweetCup has planted a Cypress shop, bringing small-batch Italian-style gelato and a rotating menu closer to northwest Houston.
A woman was hospitalized after a stabbing at the Cavalcade METRORail platform; police detained a suspect and are investigating.
A 28‑year‑old was arrested and charged after a man was found calling for help and later died on Market Street; HPD says the suspect confessed.
Weather & Environment in ...
Hot, hazy Tuesday in Houston: morning smoke with a high near 94°F and heat-index values over 100°F. Gulf beaches face a high rip-current risk; cooling centers are available.
Police released images of a woman wanted in a Feb. 10 motel theft on the North Freeway; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
Muggy Monday with highs near 92°F and feels-like values over 105°F. High rip current risk and a Small Craft Advisory affect the coast; cooling centers are open.
A Houston mother was arrested after deputies found her 4-year-old alone in a parked car at a Costco; the child was checked by medics and released to a guardian. The woman faces a child abandonment charge as the probe continues.
A young man was shot and killed after a fight in the parking lot of a southwest Houston convenience store. HPD says surveillance shows the altercation and the shooter fled.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A 19,516-square-foot Richmond estate on 1.7 acres sold in June and ranked among the Houston area's top home sales. The property features a private theater, wine grotto and oversized garage.
Scattered storms could bring locally heavy rain near I‑10 and the coast Sunday. Heat index may top 106–107°F early next week; cooling centers are listed.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Gates at Houston's FIFA Fan Festival were temporarily paused Saturday as stormy weather rolled through EaDo. Organizers pointed fans to nearby Football Fiesta spots for alternate viewing.
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