Harris County deputies say a woman was bitten while walking in Spring; EMS and animal control responded and an investigation is underway.

Precinct 4 says deputies arrested three people after copper was stolen from a water plant; two men were detained at a pawn shop on W. Tidwell Road. The office credited Sergeant Pleytez and deputies for the arrests.

Clear, muggy morning; highs near 93°F will feel like the low 100s. Beaches face a morning rip-current risk and cooling centers are open.

Houston police circulated surveillance stills and offered a Crime Stoppers reward after a May 2 aggravated robbery in the 4700 block of W. 34th St. Detectives seek tips.

One man was killed and another was hospitalized after shots were fired in the 7700 block of W. Little York, Harris County deputies say.

Danish pump maker Grundfos broke ground on a 143,000-square-foot Brookshire expansion and opened Academy Americas to train workers and partners.

Harris County deputies say a toddler was found unresponsive in a Houston backyard pool and later pronounced dead; investigators are on the scene.

Oakberry Trails opened Saturday in Waller County with model homes and a big grand opening. The 262‑acre development plans more than 900 homes and has early sales.

Texas lawmakers approved HB 27 to make a half‑credit personal finance course a graduation requirement for ninth graders entering in 2026–27. Schools will need curricula, teachers and time to roll it out.

Empire Homes is joining Bridgeland's Creekland Village with homes starting in the mid‑$300,000s and models expected this fall.

Harris County Precinct 4 issued a BOLO for Brian Smith, wanted on felony evading and criminal mischief after a Friday sighting on the North Freeway.

The Bing Pizzeria closed its League City Gulf Freeway location this week; the family said the Alvin Draft House will remain open. Owners thanked customers and pointed patrons to the Alvin outpost.

Federal prosecutors say a former Houston school board president was sentenced to 40 years after sexually exploiting a minor relative. The U.S. Attorney's Office flagged the case under Project Safe Childhood.