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HPD homicide detectives are investigating after skeletal remains were found Monday in a vacant lot along Greens Road; Harris County forensics testing is pending.
Two Flock license-plate readers were cut down and spray-painted at Washington Avenue; HPD is investigating as debate over Flock contracts continues.
Precinct 4 says Jacob Lytle was arrested on aggravated robbery and theft charges after allegedly robbing sellers during Facebook Marketplace meetups.
Food & Drinks in ...
Cooking Girl will open its 11th location at Grogan's Mill Village Center in late July, bringing Szechuan specialties to The Woodlands neighborhood.
Two suspected drunk drivers were arrested after colliding with Harris County Precinct 5 patrol vehicles at a westbound I‑10 closure near Westgreen Boulevard. One motorist faces a felony DWI enhancement.
A woman and toddler were pulled from a Spring Lakes pond Sunday; one was pronounced dead and detectives are investigating.
Politics & Govt in ...
Bill Archer, the Houston-born congressman who chaired the House Ways and Means Committee and founded the Archer Center, died July 4 at 98. He shaped tax policy and built a D.C. pipeline for UT students.
A fireworks argument in northwest Houston turned violent Saturday, leaving two people wounded and one person detained as police investigate.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A Houston Fire Department engine struck a METRORail train at North Main and Hogan, derailing the train and injuring one person; Houston Police are investigating.
A man shot multiple times crashed into a Cypress home early Saturday; deputies found him at the scene and detectives are investigating.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Several mosquito traps in Pearland tested positive for West Nile virus; county vector teams are treating affected areas and urging residents to protect themselves.
A man was arrested after a vehicle pursuit in the 18000 block of Kuykendahl Road; deputies recovered a firearm and said the investigation is ongoing.
Council will review a June survey and hear a Halff-led drainage update as it weighs a $50.9M bond with about $20.3M for neighborhood drainage projects.
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