A two-vehicle crash Friday closed the Southwest Freeway exit to IH‑610 West Loop in Houston, causing major backups and detours across the morning commute.

The Rice School and Emerson Elementary installed new principals as HISD continues widespread leadership turnover under state-appointed management.

A $78 million Lotto Texas ticket sold in Brownsville remains unclaimed; the cash option is about $43.8M before taxes and must be validated by 5 p.m. CT on May 14.

Two men were critically wounded after gunfire outside Confessions on Kirby Drive; Houston police say the suspect fled and witnesses are being sought.

Conroe ISD says targeted program changes and in‑house supports have closed a projected $8M gap without layoffs, but some parents warn wraparound services could suffer.

McAlister’s Deli is planning a Conroe outpost on Highway 242 with a tentative July opening and a planned drive-through.

Sgt. Michael Donato, once in charge of Mayor Whitmire’s security detail, pleaded guilty to DWI and was sentenced to six months of deferred adjudication with conditions. The plea includes classes, tests and charitable donations.

A Cypress woman was arrested after deputies say she struck a six‑month‑pregnant neighbor. Officials say the suspect threatened the victim with a brick and was taken into custody.

Tiny black-and-red lovebugs are swarming across Houston, plastering cars and clogging radiators as seasonal mating flights return.

A proposed jump to 50-foot minimum lots in Montgomery County has developers warning it could add roughly $100,000 to new-home prices and squeeze out entry-level buyers.

Warm, muggy Wednesday with highs near 79°F. Rain chances increase late week; beaches could see strong rip currents.

Houston rallied from 21 down to beat Phoenix 119-105, keyed by Amen Thompson's 22-11-8 and a 65.2% fourth-quarter surge.

Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Krysten Ritter and Wilson Bethel will appear at Comicpalooza May 22–24 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.