MoCity Comedy Lounge has opened inside MoCity Sports Bar, bringing themed comedy nights, karaoke and private-event reservations to Cartwright Road. The venue opened in April.

A 16-year-old is in critical condition after a suspected shootout on Colquitt Street in Montrose; investigators recovered shell casings and cars struck by gunfire.

Homeowners in Decker Oaks Estates say brief downpours flood their main gate off Hardin Store Road, forcing long detours and raising safety concerns.

A proposed ordinance would require landlords to install and maintain working air conditioning in Houston rentals, closing a code loophole as heat-related illness rises.

Houston police released images after a May 25 robbery on Main Street. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

Two armed suspects hit the Texas Market/Exxon on Louetta Road and fled toward I‑45; Precinct 4 deputies are investigating.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday–Tuesday in Houston, with pockets of heavy rain that could cause brief urban flooding. Expect soggy commutes and standing water.

Family‑run Don José, a Tex‑Mex mainstay on Houston’s northwest side, announced it will close after 52 years with its last day on Monday.

Chef Austin Simmons previewed Charolais, a beef-focused restaurant in Hughes Landing, promising steak boards, daily burgers and an adjoining butcher shop.

Showers and storms likely Sunday afternoon with heat index near 105°F. Brief flash flooding possible in low spots.

A man deported in 2012 pleaded guilty to robbery, carjacking and sexual assault tied to a Sept. 9, 2023 Houston home invasion and supermarket robbery.

A Pasadena police sergeant resigned while an internal probe examined allegations he used Flock Safety cameras to track a fellow officer, city officials say.

A new Josephine’s Restaurant & Lounge has been permitted at 11110 Homestead Road; state filings show construction aiming to finish in early September with a fall opening planned.