A drone strike in the UAE forced a major gas field that Occidental co‑owns offline, adding to Gulf energy disruptions and raising risks for Houston oil firms.

An Amtrak passenger train struck an 18-wheeler at U.S. 90 and Cravens Road in Missouri City; about 120 passengers were moved to METRO buses as crews cleared the scene.

Houston police released images March 17 seeking five people tied to a Jan. 8 restaurant robbery on the 6200 block of Bellaire Blvd. Crime Stoppers says tips may be eligible for up to $5,000.

Neighbors say The Long Weekend's elevated play structure and live music have invaded privacy and raised safety and noise concerns in Shady Acres. City inspectors and citations followed.

Pandora and Flans reunited on one stage in Houston, serving up classic ballads and dance hits.

PopStroke’s Katy location reopened after a monthlong remodel that replaced TGR‑designed greens with new in‑house layouts and toned‑down Tiger branding.

Temple Gun Club and three members have sued to block the post‑1986 ban on new automatic weapons, arguing 18 U.S.C. §922(o) exceeds Congress’s commerce power.

A mother in Alief says a low-hanging fiber cable struck her child and neighbors are demanding telecom crews and the city secure the lines. Residents say repairs have been slow and responsibility is unclear.

Two 16-year-olds have been arrested and charged in the Dec. 26 shooting that killed 18-year-old Michael Spivey in the 17300 block of Edsall Drive, authorities say.

A freeze warning hit north of Houston Tuesday, but forecasts now show a rapid warmup into the 80s with a chance of near-90s by Saturday. Rapid warming will affect plants and weekend plans.

A former MD Anderson researcher pleaded guilty to attempted theft of trade secrets and was sentenced to 364 days after prosecutors say he tried to upload unpublished cancer research to a Chinese cloud service.

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a semi-trailer on FM 529 near U.S. 290 in northwest Harris County. Deputies say speed and a turning truck are under investigation.

Houston churches are sharply divided over Trump’s mass‑deportation push, with pastors offering shelter and legal help while national leaders cite Scripture for enforcement. Court fights and rapid‑response networks are following close behind.