A 25-year-old north Harris County woman was arrested after deputies say her 2-year-old was found wandering barefoot and wearing only a diaper; CPS had an open case.

Hadley & Bess has listed a 16,600‑sqft, seven‑bed spec mansion on Strait Lane for $25M. The three‑story estate packs a wine vault, golf simulator, theater and a 10‑car garage.

Ziggi's Coffee quietly closed its Katy drive‑thru after nearly five years. The franchisee blamed challenges beyond their control and staff were notified by text.

Wickchester Center at 12012 Wickchester Lane sold for $15.8M after renovations lifted occupancy to 98%, moving the asset out of Woodside’s portfolio.

Refreshed USCIS figures show Baylor College of Medicine led H‑1B approvals in Houston from 2020–2025, with MD Anderson and HPE close behind.

An 18‑year‑old on Ella Boulevard says an intruder climbed to his second‑floor balcony and pointed what he thought was a gun; deputies arrested a suspect and charged him with aggravated robbery.

A large fire at a plastic recycling facility in Alvin sent a heavy plume of smoke Monday; multiple departments responded and officials say no injuries were reported. Emergency crews urged people to avoid the area while they worked.

La Crep’n Go, Ciccio’s Pasta and Pika Park have opened at Katy Mills Mall, adding crepes, scratch‑made pasta and collectibles to the shopping center.

Juston Smith, 24, was pronounced dead after a blue BMW struck him on the Beltway 8 service road. HPD says the driver remained at the scene, was questioned and released; the investigation is ongoing.

Community groups say HPD quietly phased out its Community Affairs Division in mid‑2025, leaving neighborhoods without liaisons and struggling to reach police leadership.

An elderly man was killed after being struck on southbound SH 288 near Holly Hall; police say the first vehicle fled and investigators are searching for the driver.

The Little Caesars at 23741 Hwy. 59 in Porter reopened Jan. 31 after a brief interior remodel; the store has resumed pickup and delivery. Locals can order Hot-N-Ready and other menu items again.

Patchy to dense fog will slow Monday morning commutes in Houston. Highs reach the low 80s and rain chances rise into the weekend.