FTA funding will send roughly $9.09M to Houston to reimburse transit planning, operations and capital costs as the city prepares for World Cup crowds.

NY Tozt opened Jan. 18 on Fry Road, bringing New York‑style deli sandwiches, shawarma and catering to Katy. The new counter‑service spot lists signature melts and neighborhood‑named sandwiches.

A Bryan man was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison after prosecutors said he coerced minors and amassed a cache of sadistic child sexual abuse material.

Surveillance footage shows a man slipping into Montrose homes through windows and a dog door; investigators link him to multiple daytime burglaries. Residents report stolen heirlooms and jewelry.

After nearly 25 years leading the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dr. Luis Sanchez will retire at the end of March, leaving a leadership gap at the county lab.

South Central and METRO officers responded to a shooting at 3500 Main; an adult man was taken to hospital in serious condition and investigators are on scene.

A man was struck and killed early Thursday near Salge Drive and Hollister Street in northwest Houston. HPD says the driver remained at the scene and investigators do not expect charges.

A man was arrested after police say a pedestrian was pushed from a moving vehicle on Bellaire; officers say drone footage and witness tips helped lead to a suspect.

Sea fog will slow coastal commutes Thursday and inland highs will reach the low 80s. Weekend showers and storms are likely, with heavy downpours possible.

Jon Bonck and Shelly deZevallos advanced to a May 26 GOP runoff in Texas’s 38th District after neither won a majority in the March primary. The open Houston-area seat will be decided over the summer.

A Harris County judge denied bond for attorney Sean Kennedy after prosecutors said he violated bond and harassed neighbors while investigators probe the disappearance of Robert Bond.

HISD's campus maintenance costs jumped nearly 50% in fiscal 2025, driven by emergency HVAC and roof work at dozens of campuses after a failed bond. Records show $44 million spent districtwide.

Abbie Kamin narrowly won the Democratic primary for Harris County attorney and will face Republican Jacqueline Lucci Smith in the November general election.