A Fifth Circuit panel ruled that harsh prison conditions in El Salvador do not, by themselves, bar deportation — upholding a removal order that affects Texas immigration dockets. The decision leans on a narrow CAT standard requiring specific intent to inflict torture.

A judge blocked the landlord from evicting 8th Wonder’s EaDo taproom after the brewery sued, saying the move appeared timed for World Cup crowds. A hearing is set for May 21.

A Houston man was arrested after authorities say he beat a woman and then assaulted two juveniles who tried to help her at Burnett Bayland Park in southwest Houston.

A candlelit vigil at Traveler's Cart brought Houston’s restaurant community together after the Mitchell family was found dead in River Oaks. Officials say investigators are still reviewing an apparent murder‑suicide.

An adult male is in custody after a traffic stop on Ella Boulevard led to a short pursuit and the seizure of a large amount of suspected narcotics, Precinct 4 says.

A teen was shot outside a northwest Houston dispensary; police are reviewing surveillance footage and no charges have been announced.

Galveston police say fingerprint and DNA evidence tied the 1981 killing of Lois Marshall to a Texas City man — but he died before charges could be filed.

Houston Police say two people were arrested after a northwest Houston Human Trafficking Unit operation; both face felony promotion-of-prostitution charges. The department named the suspects in a May 11 post.

Colorful plastic piggy banks — nicknamed “sea piggies” — are washing up on Texas Gulf beaches. Beachcomber Jace Tunnell says currents and lost containers are likely culprits.

Abdallah’s Lebanese Cafe has reappeared in the Lower Heights, trading a Hillcroft bakery for a quick-service cafe while keeping the family’s famous pita and pastries.

Showers and storms likely Monday morning with brief heavy downpours. Drier, warmer weather returns midweek.

Patchy fog slows the morning commute and highs hit about 87°F. Strong storms with damaging winds and hail are possible after sunset.

A pedestrian was struck and killed on State Highway 6 in west Houston early Sunday; police have detained a person for questioning as the Vehicular Crimes Division investigates.