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A woman was struck and killed Saturday on the Eastex Freeway exit near 14835 Eastex Fwy. HPD says the driver remained at the scene and no signs of intoxication were found.
Federal prosecutors say a Pearland clinic owner billed Medicare and TRICARE for $906 million in unnecessary allografts and used proceeds for luxury purchases, court records show.
A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy was shot late Friday in Humble and is in stable condition as SWAT surrounds a nearby apartment.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Manvel City Council voted 2-4 to reject the Manvel Crossing master plan, citing a lack of amenities and design differentiation. The developer will need to return with a revised plan.
Food & Drinks in ...
Wise Street Eats opened a Heights location on June 14, bringing halal burgers, loaded fries and late-night hours to Heights Boulevard.
Precinct 4 says a Flock Safety alert helped deputies locate and arrest Jimmy Wayne Sissom on an aggravated assault warrant. Bond was set at $25,000.
A 21-year-old former Montgomery County nanny was arrested on indecency-with-a-child charges; investigators say multiple allegations were made and are asking potential victims to contact detectives.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
TxDOT says the I‑610 northbound flyover to I‑10/US‑90 reopened after a fatal crash that snarled the East Loop commute.
Harris County deputies renewed a plea for tips after a 78-year-old was killed in a Waller-area hit-and-run in May 2025. Investigators say the vehicle of interest is a 1994–2001 Dodge Ram.
WHCRWA’s Central Pump Station in Katy began pushing treated Lake Houston water into the regional system on June 2, a key step in shifting the area off groundwater.
Retail & Industry in ...
CBP officers at the Port of Houston seized more than $6M in counterfeit World Cup gear, including thousands of fake jerseys, soccer balls and electronics.
Homeplace will bring thousands of homes and seven connected bike loops to a family-owned tract north of Houston, with first lots expected in 2027.
A wet stretch of I-69 near FM 1485 in New Caney saw an early-morning crash that killed one driver and hospitalized two others. Troopers say the wet pavement played a role.
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