HISD is recruiting bilingual teachers from Puerto Rico after heavy turnover and growing demand for dual‑language classrooms.

Houston police say an adult man was found dead at a shooting scene on South Kirkwood Road; suspects fled in a burgundy sedan. Detectives are asking for tips and video.

A four-seat izakaya inside Sushi by Hidden opens Feb. 13 with a 10-course, $90 skewered tasting grilled over binchotan charcoal.

FIRST extended its partnership with Houston through 2034, a seven-year agreement tied to the George R. Brown expansion that officials say will bring thousands and more than $500 million to the city.

Crime Stoppers of Houston posted a Feb. 6 alert seeking Selin Dario Cordova‑Martinez and is offering up to $5,000 for anonymous tips. Authorities asked anyone with information to call the tip line.

Lone Star College 6University Park ordered a calm evacuation Friday and told people "THIS IS NOT A DRILL." Officials have not yet explained the cause.

Permit filings list 2820 Hillcroft Ave for a new Popeyes; construction is slated to start May 2026 with a likely opening in early 2027.

Constable Precinct 4 says a Northwest Freeway traffic stop led to an arrest after deputies found crushed fentanyl and meth. The suspect was reportedly wanted on a Montgomery County felony theft warrant.

A Spring resident was sentenced to two years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $1 million after prosecutors say he used a company card to feed an online gambling habit.

Houston police report a fatal crash on SH‑288 southbound at Southmore; investigators and traffic officials are on scene and drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Sunny Friday with highs near 77°F. Boaters should time launches around low tides and heed small‑craft cautions.

Space Center Houston's Moon 2 Mars Festival (March 11–14) pairs hands-on STEM, tram tours and concerts by The Wallflowers and 311.

Deputy Abdel Newisar earned a Meritorious Service commendation after the Precinct 4 office said he recovered more than $300,000 in stolen donations and filed 111 charges.