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Court filings say a 3-year-old migrant was sexually assaulted while in ORR custody at a Harlingen foster home. Attorneys say delays and oversight gaps left the child in care for months.
Deputies say they stopped a stolen vehicle near Grand Parkway and Telge Road Sunday; a juvenile male was taken into custody after a multi‑agency response.
Fire crews battled a house fire Saturday in Sugar Land's Riverpark neighborhood; residents were evacuated and no injuries were reported.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear, mild Monday with highs near 73°F and gusty onshore winds. Small Craft Advisories keep mariners off the water until later Monday.
A rider was grazed by a bullet at the Preston METRORail station in downtown Houston on April 4; Houston police say the person was treated at the scene and is expected to survive. Detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and video.
Light rain and gusty northeast winds keep Houston cooler today; Small Craft Advisory and a high rip current risk at area beaches.
Food & Drinks in ...
Permit filings show a Wingstop at Champions Village on FM 1960, with construction slated for late May and a franchisee‑hoped June opening. The TDLR record gives a longer timeline but the operator expects a summer launch.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Renovated legacy towers and mid‑rise offices in Houston are finally recording net move‑ins as trophy space tightens and conversions reshape supply.
A woman arrested on a DWI warrant in north Harris County was hit with an aggravated-assault charge after deputies say a stabbing victim arrived at a nearby ER. The Constable’s office posted the update on Facebook.
A TDLR permit shows a 986‑sq‑ft Dutch Bros planned at 5005 Richmond Ave near the Galleria, a likely second inner‑loop Houston shop. Construction is listed through May 19, 2027.
A driver ran on foot after deputies pursued an evading vehicle near Holzwarth Road in northwest Houston, the constable's office said. K‑9 and air units were called to the scene.
Arts & Culture in ...
Brent “Doc” Watkins has opened Doc's at the Tower Theatre in Montrose, pairing live jazz with a full dinner menu under the building's historic marquee.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Houston Health Department urged residents to avoid sick or dead birds, handle eggs safely and report unusual bird deaths ahead of Easter.
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