A NOAA inquiry has sidelined TPWD’s decades‑long gill‑net monitoring, creating a data gap that managers and researchers warn could complicate fisheries decisions. Federal comment deadlines are this week.

Walk‑in lawyers are appearing in Harris County eviction courts, turning imminent evictions into settlements and dismissed cases. The model is pushing donors and county leaders to pay attention.

Foggy morning, highs near 86°F today. A cold front late Saturday could bring heavy storms and localized flooding.

A crash on South Victory Street in north Houston on April 15 left one person dead; HPD's Vehicular Crimes Unit is investigating.

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.