TEA has tapped HISD chief Sandi Massey to lead Beaumont ISD as the agency installs a board of managers after years of low state ratings.

Houston police released body‑worn camera footage tied to an April 1 death in custody at 2700 Delafield. A summary clip and the full recordings are available online.

A 63‑year‑old Montgomery County man was arrested after deputies say he was found inside a teenager's bedroom in New Caney; detectives say he met the teen at a church. Investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward.

A Conroe man allegedly lied about a firearm at Conroe High to avoid a school-zone ticket, triggering a multi-agency response and a felony arrest.

Copenhagen-born Joe & the Juice is coming to Uptown Park for its first Texas outpost, with indoor and outdoor seating planned. The developer has not announced an opening date.

A Magnolia man was sentenced to 30 years after authorities say he extorted more than 50 victims — some as young as 12 — into creating nude photos and videos.

LendingTree data shows Houston, Austin and San Antonio among metros where HOA dues are common. Homeowners and agents warn rising fees, insurance and taxes are tightening budgets.

Klein ISD projects a $20 million surplus after starting the year in the red. State reimbursements and reallocated costs helped close the gap ahead of a May budget meeting.

Soundwaves' Montrose storefront is closing after nearly 50 years; the shop has begun a half-price clearance sale as it winds down. Locals are calling it an end of an era.

A suspect barricaded inside an apartment near Ashford Point and Synott prompted a heavy HPD response Tuesday. Officials have released few details so far.

Washington Ho opened a pink‑themed dispensary in Montrose and the partners say they’ll chase roughly 500 stores while Texas hemp rules remain unsettled. The boutique mixes CBD, THC and limited smokables.

A man was arrested Sunday after allegedly threatening a Harris County deputy during a solicitor complaint on Tomball Parkway; he faces a retaliation charge and Baytown warrants.

Smoke from agricultural burns in Mexico, steered north by onshore winds and spring humidity, has produced a thin haze over Houston with most monitors in the moderate range.