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Operation Blue Star sent Precinct 7 deputies into southeast Houston corner stores this week, resulting in 31 arrests and 85 warnings while neighbors press for store accountability.
A fatal crash on I-45 at Airline Drive closed northbound lanes Wednesday morning. Officials verified the scene and investigators remain on site.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A Houston driver says her Cybertruck’s Autopilot steered into a concrete barrier last August; dashcam video and a new Harris County suit now challenge Tesla’s safety claims.
NHCRWA advanced design for Project Series 39 to push more Spring‑area districts from groundwater to surface water, but conversion rates and cost estimates leave a gap. A public meeting is set for March 24 in Spring.
A Bellaire retiree says a man claiming to be a City of Houston worker stole family heirlooms after a fake inspection that included pouring dye into a toilet.
Retail & Industry in ...
A drone strike in the UAE forced a major gas field that Occidental co‑owns offline, adding to Gulf energy disruptions and raising risks for Houston oil firms.
An Amtrak passenger train struck an 18-wheeler at U.S. 90 and Cravens Road in Missouri City; about 120 passengers were moved to METRO buses as crews cleared the scene.
Houston police released images March 17 seeking five people tied to a Jan. 8 restaurant robbery on the 6200 block of Bellaire Blvd. Crime Stoppers says tips may be eligible for up to $5,000.
Community & Society in ...
Neighbors say The Long Weekend's elevated play structure and live music have invaded privacy and raised safety and noise concerns in Shady Acres. City inspectors and citations followed.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Pandora and Flans reunited on one stage in Houston, serving up classic ballads and dance hits.
PopStroke’s Katy location reopened after a monthlong remodel that replaced TGR‑designed greens with new in‑house layouts and toned‑down Tiger branding.
Politics & Govt in ...
Temple Gun Club and three members have sued to block the post‑1986 ban on new automatic weapons, arguing 18 U.S.C. §922(o) exceeds Congress’s commerce power.
A mother in Alief says a low-hanging fiber cable struck her child and neighbors are demanding telecom crews and the city secure the lines. Residents say repairs have been slow and responsibility is unclear.
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