A balanced $108.9M draft budget would deliver a 3% raise to every employee and add special-education and administrative staff. Trustees will workshop the plan ahead of an August vote.

MW Components filed a WARN notice to close its Houston fastener plant, laying off 53 employees amid a recent ownership change.

Deputies searched the Spring Cypress and Foster area after a report of someone trying car doors. Precinct 4 urged neighbors to lock vehicles and relay tips to deputies.

Detectives released images after a rock struck a windshield on the 5700 block of the North Freeway and a second man attempted to steal the vehicle; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000.

Constables released video showing a woman pointing a handgun at teenagers in Cypress's Yaupon Ranch. Investigators are asking residents for tips.

Sticky heat and high humidity push felt temperatures into the low 100s today. Gulf beaches face rough surf and a high rip-current risk; brief afternoon storms are possible.

Harris County deputies say a roommate dispute over rental payments ended in a fatal shooting. Authorities identified the victim as Curtis Veazie and charged Elijah Walker.

Robbery detectives released surveillance stills after a patron was robbed and punched inside a Main Street restaurant on May 6. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for tips.

A Mexican national was extradited Wednesday to face federal production-of-CSAM charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas said. The post referenced McAllen and Project Safe Childhood.

ACA Silver premiums rose roughly 63% in Brazoria County since 2022, squeezing families, workers and school districts in Pearland, Friendswood and Manvel. Costs are being driven by hospital and drug spending.

Southern Baptist messengers advanced a constitutional amendment to bar churches that employ women pastors; Houston congregations that use pastoral titles say the change could cost cooperative ties.

Sticky, muggy heat today with highs near 91°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms.

Deputies joined Spring Fire Department crews to knock down a kitchen blaze on Hirschfield Road. Officials reported no injuries and urged people to avoid the area.