Houston families face exorbitant water bills, with one family receiving a $21,000 charge and another a $1,379.98 bill, sparking anxiety and calls for action from city officials.

Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. (Buff Brew) is embroiled in a dispute over its closed Sawyer Yards venue, with CEO William McLucas promising to resolve financial issues and reopen, despite facing legal challenges and a lawsuit from Frost Bank.

Harris County Attorney Menefee is resisting Texas AG intervention in a legal challenge by Senator Bettencourt to the county's "Uplift Harris" income program, arguing that it's authorized by law.

A man wrongfully accused of robbery is suing Macy's and Sunglass Hut for $10 million, claiming faulty facial recognition tech led to his false arrest and assault in custody.

A young Houston man was arrested for carrying a weapon unlawfully after a traffic stop; he was also found with marijuana and is now held on a $100 bond.

UPS plans to cut 12,000 jobs to save $1 billion due to lower 2024 revenue projections, as per the Houston Chronicle. Stocks fell after the announcement.

A deputy was critically injured after his vehicle was hit by DUI suspect Dustin Lukavsky, who fled and is wanted. This marks Lukavsky's third DUI offense.

Messiah James Pickens-McCoy received a 40-year sentence for fatally shooting restaurateur Gregory Sharrets in a road rage incident in Texas City in 2022.

A man is hospitalized after being stabbed during a dispute involving his sister’s ex-boyfriend in Bolton Gardens. The suspect was detained with a hand injury.

A new Sports Illustrated Resort is planned near the Crystal Lagoon at Lago Mar, Texas City, featuring a 200-room hotel and amenities like a sports grill and beach club. Construction is set to start in 2023.

Houston Methodist has leased 75,800 square feet in the Helix Park at the Texas Medical Center for advanced research labs, joining a growing biotech ecosystem.

A storage facility in South Belt / Ellington had a second fire outbreak; HFD ruled it accidental and reported no injuries, with damage estimated at $100,000.

Luis Perez-Portillo was arrested in Houston for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon after allegedly threatening someone with a gun during a disturbance. His bond is set at $40,000. No injuries were reported.