A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms Saturday; localized heavy rain and gusty winds are possible. Expect hazardous marine conditions along the Gulf coast.

Reports say the Texans agreed to a three‑year, $150M extension with Will Anderson Jr., including about $134M guaranteed and a rare no‑trade clause.

Gov. Greg Abbott cited preliminary BEA data saying Texas’ economy hit $2.9 trillion in 2025 and grew faster than the U.S., a milestone his office hailed as proof of pro‑business policy.

A Houston man was sentenced to five years after admitting to a multi‑state "hook‑and‑chain" theft conspiracy that prosecutors say netted more than $400,000.

Precinct 4 named a suspect in a Harris County credit-card fraud; deputies say about $15,000 was charged to an account opened in another person's name. Tips are being requested.

Constable Mark Herman’s office says deputies arrested Garrett Phoenix on open felony warrants and charged Donna Ruble with hindering after a warrant service in the 12600 block of Hickory Bend Drive. Bonds were listed at $100,000 and $15,000.

Precinct 4 deputies say two firearms were recovered and multiple suspects were arrested after a carjacking near Bammel North Houston Road. Photos show K‑9 Mattress Mack locating a second handgun.

Homicide detectives responded early Friday after an infant was reported dead in west Houston. A woman was detained near South Dairy Ashford and Westheimer while investigators continue their probe.

Kate Lohan was arrested in Harris County after an alleged attack on ex-husband Michael Lohan. Reports say she punched him and tossed a steak knife; bond was set and a no-contact order imposed.

Ashanti Allen, 23 and eight months pregnant, was found dead in a southwest Houston park after days of searches; investigators and volunteers are seeking tips.

A state filing shows JOEY will invest $9M to build a 7,709‑sq‑ft full‑service restaurant at CityCentre Six in Memorial City, with construction slated Aug. 2026–Apr. 2027.

Harris County deputies say a suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of 18‑year‑old Anthony Perla. The sheriff’s office named the victim and defendant in a brief post.

Family of contractor Garrick Newell has sued TPC Group after a heavy bellhead reportedly flew free and killed him at a southeast Houston plant.