Dallas-based members-only club 55 Seventy has topped out a $34M, three‑story clubhouse in Upper Kirby, promising rooftop views, chef‑led dining and private wine lockers.

Willowbrook Mall will require visitors 17 and younger to be accompanied by adults after 2 p.m. on May 2 and May 9 amid concerns about social-media-organized gatherings.

A Mexico City–inspired cocktail bar from the Melrose team opens this Monday in Montrose, pairing omakase mixology with dishes from Michelin‑starred chef Emmanuel Chavez.

Susan Wright, paroled in 2020 after serving 16 years for the 2003 killing of her husband, was arrested in Harris County on a hit‑and‑run charge, court records show.

Flood Watch in effect Friday with heavy downpours and gusty northeast winds. Expect street flooding and hazardous coastal seas.

A 10-year-old Venezuelan boy appeared alone in Houston immigration court after his mother was detained; his guardian says federal officials sought his removal to Ecuador.

Port Houston won a $48 million MARAD grant to expand Bayport Container Terminal, adding yard space and an East Exit Gate paired with local matching funds to boost capacity.

Zipline has launched a limited drone‑delivery pilot in Cypress, letting residents get groceries and takeout flown to their yards. The program is limited to the first 5,000 sign‑ups and includes waived fees and discounts.

A Houston couple's mortgage jumped from about $1,700 to over $3,200 after a steep appraisal and escrow shortfall. Here’s what happened and what homeowners can do.

Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern joined 13 other HBCUs in AHRI, a new coalition designed to boost research capacity and help more schools reach Carnegie’s R1 status. Leaders say pooled funding and AAU and Harvard partnerships will accelerate the work.

Court filings say a Houston man punched his court‑appointed lawyer right after receiving a 50‑year sentence for a 2024 balcony shooting. The case traces back to a Sunbury Street apartment killing.

A routine traffic stop in Missouri City led to the discovery of a large chop shop and multiple stolen vehicles; investigators say a multiagency probe is underway.

A Harris County deputy constable was arrested near Seguin and booked on public intoxication and unlawful carrying of a weapon, authorities say.