Welders, carpenters and conservators have been overhauling the Battleship Texas at Gulf Copper in Galveston, with hull repairs, deck restoration and gun work moving the ship toward a 2026 reopening.

Taste Kitchen + Bar opened a lakefront Sugar Land location Wednesday, bringing Chef Don Bowie's Southern menu, chicken-and-waffles and private dining to Lake Pointe. The outpost joins the downtown spot and aims to serve brunch, dinner and events.

EOG's $5.6B Encino purchase vaulted the company into the Utica shale and reshaped its production outlook. The deal changed EOG's inventory and nudged Houston's deal scene.

A judge reset the next pretrial conference for Patrick Clark — accused in Takeoff’s 2022 killing — as attorneys continue to trade evidence and press discovery.

Conroe ISD trustee Tiffany Baumann Nelson resigned to run for the State Board of Education, igniting debate over appointment versus a special election. The board will address the vacancy at its Dec. 16 meeting.

La Michoacana will open a remodeled Spring‑Klein store this Sunday at FM 1960 with raffles, free samples and $25 gift cards for early shoppers.

Houston experiences a cool morning with a forecast of warming up to 65 degrees, with potential fog and showers in the coming days, and a colder front expected next week.

H-E-B plans to open a new budget-friendly Joe V's Smart Shop in Houston, while Seguin residents seek more H-E-B and Walmart options due to population growth.

Three men face capital murder charges for a 2022 fatal double shooting on Avenue Q in Houston; identified through witness statements, one was recently apprehended.

A man was arrested after allegedly pulling a gun and threatening juveniles on the North Freeway. Bond was set at $100 on a terroristic-threat charge.

A woman posing as a patient allegedly stole thousands from a northwest Houston eye clinic that had just withdrawn cash for staff Christmas bonuses.

A female suspect wanted for felony theft from a Burlington store was arrested at 30100 Binford Place by deputies, with Corporal Galan playing a key role. The arrest was highlighted on Constable Herman's Office's Facebook page.

Two students from Pasadena Memorial High School were arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting, with one released on bond with a court date set for 2026. The plot was uncovered through screenshots of their conversations.