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Chimac is taking over the former Krab Queenz space on Westheimer in Westchase. Owners say construction is underway and a 2026 opening is planned.
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Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Texas filed 285 immigration-related cases in one week, with many charges tied to reentry and human smuggling. The filings add pressure to local courts and detention systems.
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A Saharan dust plume moved into Texas on June 5, 2026, bringing hazy skies, vivid sunsets and a higher risk of breathing trouble for people with asthma or COPD. Check local AQI and follow health guidance.
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HCA Pearland plans a $60M expansion that will add 44 beds and expand the ER to address long wait times.
A Houston mother is demanding answers after her 33-year-old son, Kenneth Young, was found dead in Buffalo Bayou. The family wants clarity as officials investigate.
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Eli Lilly acquired Houston startup CrossBridge Bio for up to $300M, picking up a UTHealth-originated dual‑payload ADC and lead candidate CBB‑120 as it nears clinical testing.
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A Baker Institute brief finds individual health-plan premiums at Texas universities vary from about $8,095 to $15,742 and family plans from $23,037 to $48,636, with market structure cited as a driver.
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Houston launched an 18-month Smart Loading Zone pilot in Downtown and Midtown that uses camera sensors and license-plate billing to manage purple-marked loading curbs.
A new VA outpatient clinic broke ground in Rosenberg on May 28, promising expanded primary and specialty care and capacity for thousands of Fort Bend veterans.
A wanted man was arrested after an early-morning apartment fire in Freeport; investigators are probing whether the blaze was tied to the arrest.
Alvin's city council approved a resolution Thursday pausing data center proposals while officials study impacts on power, water and long‑term planning.
A suspected hit‑and‑run left a cyclist dead near Loop 494 in New Caney; Texas DPS is investigating and Crime Stoppers is seeking tips.
Ronnie Killen is selling the lot under his Heights restaurant; if the sale closes the Michelin‑honored Killen's could wind down this summer.
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