A 9,766‑sq‑ft Country French manor in Hunters Creek Village topped Houston's weekly luxury sales after a $12.2M closing. The property adds a fresh comp in the Memorial Villages.

Four AC units were stolen from First Metropolitan Church in northwest Harris County, forcing its food pantry and older volunteers to cope without cooling.

Court records show a 49-year-old has been charged with capital murder in the August death of 23-year-old Nicholas Hood near a NW Houston bus stop.

The Secret Group says I‑45 reconstruction has snarled access and parking, cutting crowds and threatening the East End comedy venue’s future. Owner Stephen Brandau says rent relief and community support are holding it open for now.

A woman wanted on felony warrants alleging injury to a child and continuous assault was arrested Friday in north Harris County after deputies executed a warrant in the 21000 block of Sweet Grass Lane.

A targeted bomb threat at Bellaire High put the campus on secure hold Friday, closing Maple Street and prompting a staged student release.

A Houston food‑truck owner was charged after replacement bank cards mailed to neighbors were allegedly used for thousands in unauthorized BBQ purchases.

A 19‑year‑old Texas City man was arrested after an ICAC investigation and search warrant at a Northside home; police say NCMEC cybertips prompted the probe and bond is $200,000.

Patrons say they blacked out after nights at PoleKatz and woke to large, unauthorized charges; court dockets show the club's parent company has faced repeated suits.

Galveston ISD trustees voted Wednesday not to adopt a districtwide daily prayer and Bible‑reading period under SB 11, citing logistical and legal concerns. The district says individual prayer remains allowed outside instructional time.

Scotty's Bar & Grill opened in January on the Katy Freeway, offering scratch‑made comfort food, weekend brunch, live music, bingo and around 30 big‑screen TVs. The owners want it to be a neighborhood hangout.

A 72-year-old Conroe resident was killed after being struck in a marked crosswalk at Grand Village Boulevard and Town Park Drive. Police say the crash is under investigation.

Connecticut-born PopUp Bagels confirmed a Houston shop at Town & Country Village. The move comes as the brand expands across Texas.