A jury convicted a Houston man Friday in the 2024 I‑10 crash that killed a Precinct 5 deputy and her 8‑year‑old daughter. Sentencing has not been set.

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.