Several mosquito traps in Pearland tested positive for West Nile virus; county vector teams are treating affected areas and urging residents to protect themselves.

A man was arrested after a vehicle pursuit in the 18000 block of Kuykendahl Road; deputies recovered a firearm and said the investigation is ongoing.

Council will review a June survey and hear a Halff-led drainage update as it weighs a $50.9M bond with about $20.3M for neighborhood drainage projects.

Thunderstorms prompted FAA ground stops at IAH and HOU on Thursday, pausing departures and causing rolling delays across Houston's airports.

A Harris County jury convicted Erik Fardell Arceneaux in the 2018 disappearance of Maria Rodriguez. Her remains remain missing after her June 21, 2018 disappearance.

Brixmor bought two grocery-anchored Texas centers — a College Station H‑E‑B site and a Whole Foods‑anchored Houston center — part of $164.3M in Q2 buys.

HPD released surveillance stills and Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 as detectives seek a man tied to a June 12 grocery‑store robbery on W. FM 1960.

Pump prices in Texas ticked up ahead of the Fourth of July; AAA puts the state average near $3.33 and Houston around $3.35. Tight inventories and heavy road travel are pushing costs higher.

Kol Korean BBQ brings charcoal tabletop Korean barbecue to Meyerland with a full bar and shareable meat combos. The new spot opened earlier this spring.

A Texas appeals court dismissed James Clarkson’s defamation suit against the NWSL and the players’ union, upholding a 2022 report that found emotional misconduct by the former Dash coach.

Uptown Sporting Club opens July 3 in Uptown Park, pairing big screens, VIP lockers and an elevated, game-ready menu. The new spot mixes daytime sports viewing with late-night lounge vibes.

A buyer was shot in the leg during an apparent gun‑sale robbery at a Houston motel; the suspect fled with a pistol and cash and remains at large.

Neighbors in Candlelight Oaks say heavy rains sent sewage bubbling from manholes into yards and streets, leaving families with costly repairs. The city inspected the area and says crews will monitor during future storms.