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HPD released images June 25 seeking a man wanted in a May 1 robbery on the 7100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.
An elderly man was struck and killed on Airline Drive Wednesday night; police say a silver or white SUV or pickup fled the scene and may be missing a driver's‑side mirror.
Bodycam shows a May 21 stop off I‑45 escalate into the arrest of a Conroe woman who repeatedly pleaded she was scared and asked for a female officer.
Food & Drinks in ...
A sailor‑themed dive has landed on Kuykendahl in Tomball, offering burgers, weekly steak nights and pledging $1 per customer visits to local charities.
Court filings show HPD officer Pablo Diaz turned himself in and faces a charge alleging sexual assault of a child under 14; his attorney disputes the claims.
Real Estate & Development in ...
May data shows 48 fewer home sales in Lake Houston and uneven price movement by ZIP, with most closings concentrated in the $200k–$399k band.
Deputies say a Tomball father forced his 6- and 11-year-old children outside in sweltering weather; he was arrested and charged with child endangerment.
Weather & Environment in ...
Hot, hazy and humid: highs near 95°F with heat indices approaching 105°F. Cooling centers and safety tips inside.
A Nicaraguan man extradited from Costa Rica pleaded guilty June 22, 2026, to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old aboard a Galveston-based cruise in 2003. Sentencing is set for Sept. 18.
A Saharan dust plume will sweep the Texas Gulf Coast this week, bringing hazy skies and a temporary rise in particulate pollution. Sensitive groups should check local AQI.
A Bryan man was given a 30‑year federal sentence after authorities say nearly a kilogram of meth and a gun were found following a high‑speed pursuit into Liberty County.
An 18-wheeler and pickup collided on I-45 northbound at FM 1960, killing one person and forcing northbound lanes to close.
Whitecap will replace the former Schlitterbahn site on North Padre Island with a roughly $800M, 240‑acre coastal community — canals, marina and 600+ homes; phase‑one sales are underway.
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