Neighbors and business owners near the West Loop say a vacant office building has become a magnet for squatters, repeated police and fire calls. They want faster enforcement and clearer action from the city.

Stone Ridge Asset Management is planning a $3.3M office build‑out at 777 Post Oak Blvd in the Fertitta‑owned Uptown Houston building.

A United Express flight from Lubbock bound for Houston diverted to San Antonio after a passenger battery began smoking; the plane landed safely and Mesa Airlines is assisting travelers.

Panelmatic bought a 183,600‑sq‑ft Conroe industrial campus from Protect Controls for $20.7M, expanding its Texas manufacturing footprint.

Turan Uyghur Kitchen opened a new Katy outpost at 402 W. Grand Parkway, bringing hand‑pulled noodles, kabobs and uyghur goshnaan closer to suburban diners.

Columbus-born Brassica has opened in Houston's Memorial neighborhood, serving build-your-own pitas baked on-site.

Kirby Ice House told the Houston Business Journal it plans to double its locations and expand beyond Houston into other Texas markets.

Houston police are investigating after a married couple was found shot dead inside a downtown apartment on Texas Avenue. A leasing officer’s check following a smell complaint led to the discovery.

Houston Children's Charity distributed 98 wheelchair-accessible vans in a record single-day giveaway, expanding independent transportation for Houston-area families.

A traffic stop on the 12500 block of Walters Road led to the arrest of a wanted man found with a firearm reported stolen to Houston police.

Welcome Group has moved its headquarters to the 12th floor of 515 Post Oak Boulevard in Uptown Houston as the developer scales up its portfolio.

Walnut Bend Elementary was placed on a precautionary "hold" Tuesday as HISD police swept the campus. Students remained in classrooms while officials investigated.

A Montgomery County grand jury indicted Vernon James Cradier earlier this month in the Jan. 1 Porter shooting that killed Clarence "Tom" Modlin III. He remains jailed without bond.