By the Wayside opens at 5644 Navigation in Houston’s East End, pairing live music, local murals and a seven‑drink cocktail menu in an intimate listening‑room setting.

President Trump nominated two Houston prosecutors to judgeships in the Southern District of Texas, elevating local figures central to border prosecutions.

Permit filings show Bussia Cucina Italiana will take Unit B105 at The Shops at Arrive River Oaks; tenant Fabrizio Paletta is named and a buildout targets early 2027.

A T‑bone collision at Pierce and Hutchins left one person dead and five hospitalized early Friday, Houston police said.

Three people were killed late Wednesday night in a three-vehicle crash on the Grand Parkway near County Road 603. The tollway was closed for hours while emergency crews worked the scene.

HPD released surveillance images after a Feb. 19 robbery on Bissonnet. Crime Stoppers offers up to $5,000 for tips.

Two TDCJ officers at Hospital Galveston were placed on leave after two female inmates alleged sexual assault. TDCJ and the Office of Inspector General have opened probes.

Mesa West Capital provided an $81M refinance to Knightvest for Domain Memorial, a 313‑unit townhome complex in west Houston. The five‑year loan will fund interior renovations after several years of amenity upgrades.

Longtime Acres Homes residents say new construction is replacing family lots as builders erect taller houses. Organizers will mark "44 Day" this Saturday to press for protections.

Dum N Grill soft-opened in Pearland last week with a halal-based menu of biryanis, kebabs and Irani chai. The new spot adds more South Asian choices to the suburb.

DEA Galveston agents say they seized about $250,000 and several firearms — one stolen — during a search of a southeast Houston home.

Deputies say thieves struck a FedEx yard in Willowbrook this week as catalytic converter thefts climb again in the Houston area. Officials urge truck and SUV owners to park in well‑lit spots and consider shields or engraving.

Five people were arrested after a Houston home invasion that investigators say is linked to a transnational South American theft ring. Court filings allege a juvenile was threatened during the robbery.