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A Spring-area renovation worker was found dead and a 19-year-old has been charged; ICE placed a detainer while investigators continue to process the scene.
Community & Society in ...
Dozens rallied in Bunker Hill Village after MetroNational announced Memorial City Ice Rink will close on July 31, 2026. Skaters say losing the rink will displace teams and strain nearby facilities.
A 5-year-old passenger died after a Gulf Freeway crash; court records show the driver, identified as Daniel Ruiz, faces manslaughter charges and had a prior child-abandonment case.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly cloudy Monday with spotty showers and highs near 70°F. Bigger rain and thunderstorm chances arrive Tuesday–Wednesday.
Light rain and patchy fog this morning in Houston; gusty northeast winds and marine warnings affect coastal travel. Expect clearing and highs near 71°F by afternoon.
Neighbors say headstones were displaced on a northeast Houston lot as development proceeds; the county historical commission is investigating and residents want a survey.
A Pasadena ISD aide has been charged with aggravated sexual assault after an alleged on‑campus assault of a special‑needs student.
A man was found dead under a vehicle Friday near Treeline Bluff Trail in north Harris County; EMS pronounced him dead and Precinct 4 is investigating.
DEA Houston says a Northeast Houston home housed a meth conversion lab that processed horse feed into nearly 1,600 pounds of meth, according to the agency’s social post. Authorities credited HPD and the Texas DPS in the operation.
Precinct 4 deputies found an emaciated dog, deceased chickens and other animals in distress on Windfern Road; owners were given 24 hours to correct conditions or face seizure.
Politics & Govt in ...
TEA’s 2025–26 payroll reports show Cy‑Fair and Klein superintendents among the region’s top earners while teacher and support pay vary widely across Greater Houston.
Food & Drinks in ...
Donatos filed a permit for a 1,730‑sq‑ft Humble restaurant with construction penciled for June–November 2026. The Ohio chain says multiple franchise groups are developing Houston-area locations.
A judge set a May 29, 2026 trial for Lee Mongerson Gilley, charged with capital murder in the 2024 death of his pregnant wife in Houston's Heights. Court records and medical findings are central to the case.
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