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Manvel City Council voted 2-4 to reject the Manvel Crossing master plan, citing a lack of amenities and design differentiation. The developer will need to return with a revised plan.
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Wise Street Eats opened a Heights location on June 14, bringing halal burgers, loaded fries and late-night hours to Heights Boulevard.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Precinct 4 says a Flock Safety alert helped deputies locate and arrest Jimmy Wayne Sissom on an aggravated assault warrant. Bond was set at $25,000.
A 21-year-old former Montgomery County nanny was arrested on indecency-with-a-child charges; investigators say multiple allegations were made and are asking potential victims to contact detectives.
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TxDOT says the I‑610 northbound flyover to I‑10/US‑90 reopened after a fatal crash that snarled the East Loop commute.
Harris County deputies renewed a plea for tips after a 78-year-old was killed in a Waller-area hit-and-run in May 2025. Investigators say the vehicle of interest is a 1994–2001 Dodge Ram.
WHCRWA’s Central Pump Station in Katy began pushing treated Lake Houston water into the regional system on June 2, a key step in shifting the area off groundwater.
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CBP officers at the Port of Houston seized more than $6M in counterfeit World Cup gear, including thousands of fake jerseys, soccer balls and electronics.
Homeplace will bring thousands of homes and seven connected bike loops to a family-owned tract north of Houston, with first lots expected in 2027.
A wet stretch of I-69 near FM 1485 in New Caney saw an early-morning crash that killed one driver and hospitalized two others. Troopers say the wet pavement played a role.
Five people are wanted after a May 4 fight and robbery in the 400 block of W Parker Rd. Tips to Crime Stoppers may be eligible for up to $5,000.
Robbery detectives released surveillance stills after a May 26 home invasion in the 11500 block of Caesar Drive in Stafford. Tips to Crime Stoppers may be eligible for up to $5,000.
One suspect is in custody after a vehicle-theft in northwest Harris County; deputies and drone teams continue searching for a second near Ironwood Meadow and Rushfield Glen.
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