Former Astros minor‑leaguer Jon Kemmer, 35, died in a rollover near Santa Fe while returning from coaching a Houston youth tournament.

County leaders and a new regional coalition will press Texas lawmakers in 2027 to expand subsidized, certified child care as ARPA dollars run out. Proposals include provider accelerators, tax incentives and regulatory fixes.

A Bellaire police sergeant was booked on an assault causing bodily injury–family violence charge and put on administrative leave as an outside agency investigates.

A north Harris County woman was shot outside her home and her boyfriend reportedly struck the accused stalker as he tried to flee, deputies say.

A vehicle fell into a sinkhole on the 13100 block of Veterans Memorial Drive Tuesday night; two older adults were taken to hospital and were reported in fair condition.

Sticky mid‑morning in Houston with a high near 83°F. Gusty southerly winds this week and a cold front could bring heavy, localized rain April 18–19.

The FBI says Victor “Danny” Almaguer, owner of Danny’s Tire Service in Corpus Christi, was arrested on federal charges and may have more victims. Investigators are collecting tips via 832-426-0778.

A $75.8M nonperforming loan tied to CityNorth in Greenspoint is being sold as a deed‑in‑escrow with bids due May 12, testing investor appetite for suburban Houston office debt.

Robbery detectives circulated surveillance stills and Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips in a Dec. 22 aggravated robbery on the 1200 block of Broadway St. in Houston.

A man convicted of posing as a funeral director and two brothers who drew criticism for short jail terms are now listed as wanted in Harris County.

A man found early Tuesday with multiple stab wounds on the 500 block of Mobile in Pasadena died after being taken to a hospital; police are investigating.

Haraz Coffee House will open a 2,193‑sq‑ft Webster shop at Baybrook Passage; state filings list an April 28 start and July 28 completion. The buildout is pegged at about $100,000.

Harris County deputies mounted an active search along Sheldon Road near I‑10 in Channelview on Monday; officials urged residents to avoid the area and report tips.