A new Partnership analysis and the local PIT count show Houston with about five people experiencing homelessness per 10,000 residents; officials call it progress while advocates urge caution.

Austin’s Bread Boat is bringing its khachapuri and Georgian wine list to Richmond Avenue this fall, with a Sept. 1 soft open and Oct. 1 grand opening. The new outpost will be the brand’s first outside Austin.

A Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant was arrested in Fort Bend County and faces multiple charges, officials say.

A woman in her 60s was found dead inside a dumpster behind a strip mall on Aldine Mail Route Road; Harris County investigators are reviewing surveillance and seeking tips.

A Tomball Parkway traffic stop ended with deputies seizing a loaded handgun and suspected narcotics, the Precinct 4 constable says.

Stafford-based Matrix Metals agreed to pay $1.18M to settle allegations it improperly obtained a Second Draw PPP loan. The deal follows a qui tam complaint and an SDTX investigation with the SBA.

Mostly cloudy and muggy Friday with highs near 93°F; heat builds into the mid‑90s this weekend and could near 100°F early next week. Plan outdoor tasks for mornings and check cooling centers.

An Arkansas taco chain opened its first Houston-area location on FM‑1960, serving al pastor, carne asada and quesabirrias with dine-in and DoorDash delivery.

A Kuykendahl Road traffic stop led Precinct 4 deputies to an outstanding assault warrant and an illegal firearm; the driver was arrested and charged.

A Magnolia massage therapist was arrested last week on an indecent‑assault charge after a client reported being touched during a massage; investigators say more victims may exist.

Williams Cos. bought the 64‑story Williams Tower at the Galleria in a reported deal valuing the Uptown landmark at just over $300 million.

A car plunged from the HOV lane onto I‑69 northbound at Beltway 8, closing lanes and causing hours of backups while crews worked the scene.

Court records show Judge Lori Chambers Gray signed three 'unsatisfactory' probation terminations for a defendant tied to an alleged retail-theft ring. Prosecutors have filed motions to adjudicate as a new theft charge was filed.