A 66-year-old Houston man died after collapsing behind the wheel in the parking lot at Memorial Hermann Southeast, authorities say.

Gov. Abbott amended the state's disaster declaration to add Victoria and Calhoun counties after coastal storms. Officials want residents to report damage through iSTAT.

Harris County crews have begun removing volunteer-built ramps and jumps from Cypresswood and Cypress Creek as flood-control projects proceed, prompting anger from riders and new talks with GHORBA.

Oscar Mireles' victory in Galena Park quickly sparked a standoff at City Hall, with allegations against outgoing Mayor Esmeralda Moya and reports of equipment removed. Residents are urging state oversight as Mireles promises an audit.

A suspect was taken into custody after a man was shot multiple times during an aggravated robbery on Kuykendahl Road. Deputies say the suspect was found with a recently fired handgun and property belonging to the victim.

A Katy man has been charged after police say he shoved two boys and damaged an e‑bike during a neighborhood Wiffle ball game on April 30. Court papers name the suspect and list bond conditions.

The Texas GLO says a controversial 5,300‑acre Kingwood development won't proceed as planned. Local leaders still demand clarity on state funds and next steps.

A motorcycle pursuit that began in Montgomery County ended near Washington Avenue after the rider drove into an Edwards Street parking garage; officials released few details.

Hut 8 has signed a 15‑year, $9.8B lease for 352 MW at Beacon Point in Nueces County, accelerating construction on a planned 1 GW AI campus and raising energy and water questions.

Rep. Nathaniel Moran rolled out the WAGES Act — a refundable payroll tax credit to subsidize apprentices — as businesses report worker shortfalls tied to enforcement and demographics.

Precinct 4 deputies say they arrested a man Wednesday in the Bonaire subdivision on an open felony warrant for injury to a child. The constable’s office posted that the pickup went safely.

Houston's Pappas Restaurants confirmed it has added On The Border after a bankruptcy sale and says it has begun menu and operations updates at surviving locations.

A 3-year-old was found alone around midnight near Highway 6 and Via Del Norte in west Harris County; deputies are searching for the child's parents and checking nearby daycares.