A 22-year-old woman died Tuesday after her car hit a retaining barrier on the Northwest Freeway near the 14600 block; HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

A League City man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after prosecutors say he paid for livestreamed sexual abuse of children in the Philippines.

CenterPoint’s Hockley transmission plan includes route options that would cross Warren Ranch, conservationists warn, setting up a fight over protected prairie. The Public Utility Commission will decide the final route after public review.

Construction began April 20 on Another Nine’s Oak Ridge North indoor golf‑simulator; a TDLR filing lists a 2,635‑sq‑ft buildout and a roughly $300,000 project value. The venue is targeting late summer to early fall 2026 for opening.

Meta Lab plans its first Texas store at the Houston Galleria, bringing demos of Ray-Ban Meta glasses and Quest headsets to Uptown Houston.

Surveillance images show a man investigators say forced an ATM withdrawal at a Lyons Ave convenience store on March 24. Crime Stoppers says tips may qualify for up to $5,000.

A 24-year-old man was found shot and killed in his car at an apartment complex in Gulfton. HPD’s Homicide Division is investigating and asking the public for tips.

An early-morning crash on U.S. 290 at Windfern Road killed one person and closed eastbound lanes for hours, snarling traffic in northwest Houston.

A Spring ISD theater arts teacher faces evading charges after a downtown police chase ended with a half-naked foot pursuit, court records show.

Houston police say three people were detained while officers searched near 9300 N. Wayside for armed robbery suspects; DPS air and ground teams assisted. Few details have been released.

The LPGA's first major lands at Memorial Park April 23–26 with an $8M purse and a stacked leaderboard. A temporary pond and recent winners give the week extra intrigue.

Sounders of feral hogs have been rooting up yards in Katy and Fulshear, prompting homeowners to hire trappers while officials urge caution and coordinated removal.

Court records allege a Spring caretaker left two disabled adults unsupervised for hours; one wandered into neighboring apartments. She posted bond and faces a Monday court date.