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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.
Weather & Environment in ...
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.
Politics & Govt in ...
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.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A massive 22-screen theater on Richmond's Grand Parkway was demolished this week. The 2013-built Palladium had sat vacant since April 2025.
Two men and a woman were shot inside a north Harris County home early Wednesday; one person is in critical condition.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Original Ninfa’s will host Houston’s official 2026 FIFA World Cup welcome mural, painted by local artist José “Meenr” Arredondo and featuring global soccer stars. The 160x20‑foot piece is set to be unveiled later in March.
Dense sea fog around Galveston Bay has cut visibility this morning; expect it to thin by late morning while highs climb into the low 80s.
A Houston man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for luring a 13-year-old and forcing her into prostitution, federal prosecutors say.
Partners Real Estate was named exclusive leasing agent for 1000 Main as downtown Houston preps for streetscape upgrades and a nearby office‑to‑residential conversion.
DEA Houston and HPD say more than 200 pounds of meth were found hidden inside industrial spools of rope in Houston, according to a police social post.
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