A 79‑year‑old man died after a BMW rear‑ended several vehicles on the 7800 block of Westview Drive; police say a medical episode may be under investigation.

A federal appeals court cleared a major hurdle for Texas' classroom Ten Commandments law, allowing posters to stay up while legal challenges continue.

St. John the Divine has filed plans for a roughly $58M River Oaks overhaul that would add a 400+ seat worship center, classrooms and a Westheimer entrance. The parish has launched its "Shine Forth" campaign as design and permitting proceed.

Two people in Harris County custody died this month, including one who was sent to a private Louisiana jail; investigations are underway.

Richard Flowers, founder of The Events Company and the planner behind Houston's most lavish galas, died April 20 at 75. His designs and fundraising touch left a mark on the city's arts institutions.

Smurfit Westrock has taken a 78,683-square-foot lease at Patriot Business Park in North Houston, occupying space in Building 2 of the newly delivered industrial campus.

Panicafe's Pine Market outpost in Montgomery serves medialunas, curated tea sets and light lunches in a tearoom-style space. Menu and reservations are available on the cafe's site.

An American Airlines Boeing 737 bound for Dallas declared a general emergency over the Gulf of Mexico and diverted Monday to Houston's IAH after the crew squawked 7700.

A viral video appears to show an HPD officer using a racial slur during an arrest; HPD confirmed an internal investigation is underway.

Early voting in Harris County runs April 20–28 ahead of the May 2 special election, which includes the Texas Senate District 4 race and local ballot measures.

Deputies taped off a Spring-area garage after a man was found with a gunshot wound. Investigators are canvassing the neighborhood and seeking tips.

A brawl in Richmond left one man shot and another stabbed near Payne Lane; both were hospitalized and Fort Bend deputies are investigating.

A Spring-area renovation worker was found dead and a 19-year-old has been charged; ICE placed a detainer while investigators continue to process the scene.