The Houston Avenue bridge was hit by an oversized truck, causing traffic disruptions on I-10 Eastbound and highlighting ongoing issues despite preventative measures.

Incumbent Teneshia Hudspeth faces two Republican challengers as Harris County's elections and records office becomes a contested battleground ahead of March primaries.

Texas awarded Tekscend Photomask $15.2M to expand photomask manufacturing, aiming to create 50 jobs and enhance semiconductor production capabilities.

The Union Kitchen's Katy restaurant has closed after six years; the owner says affected staff are being offered roles at other Gr8 Plate locations.

HHA posted an occupancy plan for the long‑delayed Pointe at Bayou Bend at 800 Middle St even as TCEQ violations and federal sampling remain unresolved. Regulators and residents say testing must clear the site first.

A physician and medical assistant received prison sentences for Medicare fraud and exploiting vulnerable patients, involving kickbacks and unnecessary medical orders.

A Houston resident says scammers posing as FBI and bank officials duped her into withdrawing $20,000. Authorities and fraud experts urge residents to verify suspicious alerts.

Newly released surveillance shows a pickup near a Fort Bend deputy’s home during two 2019 Molotov-cocktail attacks; Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for tips.

Houston's weather will clear up with sunny skies and temperatures reaching near 68 degrees, with gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.

A fatal crash involving a Camry and a Dodge Ram in Houston claimed a man's life; the driver of the Ram cooperated with police and showed no intoxication signs.

The Monk’s Indian Fusion will soft‑open this Saturday in Webster with biryani, momos and Indo‑Chinese plates. The new spot lands on the FM 528 corridor near I‑45.

A man was shot outside a Fifth Ward gas station Monday; the shooter remained at the scene and claims self-defense while HPD investigates.

Yuma HTX has leased the former Ninja Ramen spot on Washington Avenue and aims to open a brick-and-mortar this spring, while keeping pop-ups around town. The menu centers on house-baked bread and Brazilian‑Cuban sandwiches.