Arcola Mayor Fred Burton was arrested and indicted on five felony counts, including illegal voting and tampering with government records, according to county records.

Precinct 4 detectives say Jeffrey Mosmeyer has been identified in several retail thefts, and is wanted on a felony warrant after a May 20 heist on Kuykendahl Road. Tips are being sought by investigators.

Scattered storms and gusty winds will roll through Houston on July 15, with brief heavy downpours and localized street flooding possible.

MoCity Comedy Lounge has opened inside MoCity Sports Bar, bringing themed comedy nights, karaoke and private-event reservations to Cartwright Road. The venue opened in April.

A 16-year-old is in critical condition after a suspected shootout on Colquitt Street in Montrose; investigators recovered shell casings and cars struck by gunfire.

Homeowners in Decker Oaks Estates say brief downpours flood their main gate off Hardin Store Road, forcing long detours and raising safety concerns.

A proposed ordinance would require landlords to install and maintain working air conditioning in Houston rentals, closing a code loophole as heat-related illness rises.

Houston police released images after a May 25 robbery on Main Street. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

Two armed suspects hit the Texas Market/Exxon on Louetta Road and fled toward I‑45; Precinct 4 deputies are investigating.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday–Tuesday in Houston, with pockets of heavy rain that could cause brief urban flooding. Expect soggy commutes and standing water.

Family‑run Don José, a Tex‑Mex mainstay on Houston’s northwest side, announced it will close after 52 years with its last day on Monday.

Chef Austin Simmons previewed Charolais, a beef-focused restaurant in Hughes Landing, promising steak boards, daily burgers and an adjoining butcher shop.

Showers and storms likely Sunday afternoon with heat index near 105°F. Brief flash flooding possible in low spots.