Mostly cloudy and warm Tuesday with gusty south winds up to 25 mph. Showers and a few storms possible Wednesday; small craft caution on the bay.

Court records say a Katy-area mother left her 11- and 6-year-old daughters alone for six weeks; deputies later found the children during a welfare check in Ohio.

Forty years after she vanished, Montgomery County investigators say a suspect has been charged in the killing of 16‑year‑old Deanna Ogg.

Jeff's Bagel Run will open a Heights shop at 2702 Yale St this fall as part of a multi-site Houston expansion.

Fort Bend County investigators say 'valid allegations' were found at Burton Elementary; multiple staff members were removed and CPS is reviewing footage and records.

More than 53,000 additional Texas students will be notified this week that they’ve been awarded state Education Freedom Accounts for 2026–27.

Memorial Hermann’s Life Flight campaign reached $60M at its spring gala, securing five new helicopters and launching a TIRR campus initiative to strengthen Houston trauma care.

Final tallies in Texas City gave seats to several police-union-backed candidates, a shift that could shape upcoming contract talks.

Resilient Structures opened a Humble composite‑pole plant last week, promising 200+ jobs now and room to expand as production lines are added. The move ties to a CenterPoint supply deal and broader grid‑hardening plans.

Local reporting and internal CBP tallies show a steep fall in “known gotaways” — migrants who evade capture — from 2023 highs, but experts caution the metric is an estimate. The shift could reshape enforcement if confirmed.

A motorcyclist died May 3 after a crash at 4400 North Freeway in Houston; police say speed may have been a factor.

Sunny, warm and breezy early this week; a cold front Wednesday may bring scattered storms and isolated strong cells. Plan a backup for Wednesday evening.

BaRupOn’s 701‑acre LAMP campus near Liberty aims to run on its own power and reuse stormwater, pledging to limit strain on local grids and aquifers.