Gale warnings and wind advisories are in effect this morning; gusts could reach 40–45 mph near the coast. Secure loose outdoor items and avoid exposed travel routes.

President Trump and Texas officials hailed a plan for a new refinery at the Port of Brownsville. Company claims a $300B impact but partner confirmations and permits are still pending.

A man was seriously injured near Cypress Station and Harris County deputies say a suspect was located and arrested after eyewitnesses assisted.

Precinct 4 deputies arrested a Cypress man after a bomb threat to Highway 290; an AR-style rifle, ammunition and materials investigators say could be used to build explosives were seized. The suspect is in custody on a felony explosives-related charge.

A southwest Houston man was shot by his father during an argument and remains in critical condition, local station Click2Houston reports.

An 18‑year‑old has been federally charged after a Houston Heights carjacking that left a visiting woman dead; prosecutors say he shot the driver, stole her SUV and led police on a chase.

Newly released DOJ documents show emails and an itinerary linking the late Ken Starr to Jeffrey Epstein, including a July 2012 Baylor campus visit.

A 53-year-old Clark man was killed Monday after a head-on collision on FM 787 east of Cleveland. Troopers say a Nissan crossed the centerline and struck a Ford F‑350.

A Clear Lake operator bought the long-vacant Luby’s building on NASA Parkway and plans Schafer’s Coastal Kitchen — a third, larger seafood spot across from Johnson Space Center. Renovations and an opening timeline are still being worked out.

Harris County court records allege a 41-year-old drove past a police barricade and struck a vehicle containing a crash victim; filings say breath tests were roughly .19 BAC.

Cloudy, muggy start to Tuesday in Houston with highs near 82–83°F. A band of showers and thunderstorms is expected late Tuesday night into Wednesday with gusty winds and locally heavy rain.

Harris County shared a U.S. Marshals wanted poster for Erich Earl Hicks, who federal authorities say is wanted in North Dakota on drug and firearm charges. Tips go to the USMS tipline.

ICE’s Houston field office tallied 414 arrests in 2025 tied to child‑sex offenses, agency statements and local reporting show. The figures come amid multi‑agency sweeps and several deportations.