A pipeline gas release near Shepherd forced evacuations and closed FM 1127. Officials say the leak was isolated and displaced residents may be eligible for reimbursement.

At the Texas GOP convention in Houston, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told a crowd James Talarico will "go to Hell" for his reading of the Bible, injecting religion into the Senate fight.

A Galveston County jury convicted Rigoberto Argueta‑Sontay in the July 2025 stabbing death of his roommate and partner and sentenced him to 35 years in prison.

Muggy Saturday with highs near 94 and heat‑index values in the 100s. Slight storm chance today; heavier rain, flash‑flood risk and coastal hazards arrive Sunday night into Tuesday.

Harris County warns residents about callers posing as bank reps who ask for verification codes that can let thieves access accounts. Hang up and verify with your bank.

Hunington filed plans for a 348‑unit, 444,607‑sq‑ft apartment at 3700 Jordan Ranch Blvd, marking one of the largest multifamily plays inside Jordan Ranch.

HPD released surveillance stills after a May 19 service-station robbery on the Katy Freeway. Tipsters who contact Crime Stoppers directly may be eligible for up to $5,000.

A federal suit says Meneses Law coached Spanish‑speaking clients into false VAWA abuse petitions and charged thousands. The firm denies the claims as litigation begins in Houston federal court.

A north Harris County traffic stop last Sunday led to the arrest of a man wanted on an active human‑trafficking warrant, the constable’s office says.

A man in his 30s was hospitalized after gunfire at an apartment complex on North Wayside Drive following a family dispute; three people were detained and HPD is investigating.

Hot, humid air and Gulf moisture mean scattered heavy downpours could produce localized flash flooding and dangerous rip currents across Houston this weekend.

Harris County deputies and U.S. Marshals arrested a man wanted on a federal alien‑smuggling warrant in the Lynngate Drive area, the constable's office says.

A traffic stop near FM 1960 ended in a felony firearm arrest, the constable's office reports.