A Crockett man was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after firing rounds outside the Houston County Sheriff’s Office in March 2025, court filings and local reporting show.

Houston‑born Cemvita completed a 75,000‑liter FermOil fermentation in Ghent, turning biodiesel glycerin into a potential SAF feedstock.

An Eagle Lake resident quietly claimed $1 million on a Million Dollar Loteria scratch ticket bought at Time Maxx. The store could qualify for a $10,000 retailer bonus.

Holt Lunsford has delivered Par 1960, a two‑building, move‑in‑ready industrial campus on FM 1960 totaling roughly 254,186 square feet. Both buildings are now listed for lease.

Family‑run Istanbul Grill in Rice Village will close in mid‑July after 27 years, citing lease problems. Owners promise a farewell celebration and more details soon.

Muggy Friday in Houston with storms likely midday; heavy downpours could cause quick street and yard flooding. Expect slow commutes and rising rip current risk.

Johnson Development has launched pre‑sales at The George, a 1,500‑acre master‑planned community on former George Ranch land outside Richmond, with model home construction now underway. Multiple builders are already selling homes.

Highly pathogenic H5N1 has been confirmed in a Texas dairy herd; the farm is quarantined and investigators are testing animals while the FDA says pasteurized milk is safe.

Harris County deputies say nine stolen vehicles were recovered and multiple suspects arrested; the sheriff’s office estimates the haul was worth nearly $500,000.

Court filings and a new arrest link the teens charged in the Jan. 20, 2025 killing of Rayburn High student Tony De La O to a string of alleged armed robberies.

Muggy start in Houston; storms likely today with pockets of heavy rain. Highs near 84°F.

A Sweetwaters drive‑thru is headed to Honea Egypt Road in Magnolia this summer, promising quick coffee and global flavors in mid‑ to late July.

A suspected lightning strike destroyed a Cinco Ranch home during Tuesday's storms; three firefighters were treated and Fort Bend investigators are on the scene.