Sticky heat and high humidity push felt temperatures into the low 100s today. Gulf beaches face rough surf and a high rip-current risk; brief afternoon storms are possible.

Harris County deputies say a roommate dispute over rental payments ended in a fatal shooting. Authorities identified the victim as Curtis Veazie and charged Elijah Walker.

Robbery detectives released surveillance stills after a patron was robbed and punched inside a Main Street restaurant on May 6. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for tips.

A Mexican national was extradited Wednesday to face federal production-of-CSAM charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas said. The post referenced McAllen and Project Safe Childhood.

ACA Silver premiums rose roughly 63% in Brazoria County since 2022, squeezing families, workers and school districts in Pearland, Friendswood and Manvel. Costs are being driven by hospital and drug spending.

Southern Baptist messengers advanced a constitutional amendment to bar churches that employ women pastors; Houston congregations that use pastoral titles say the change could cost cooperative ties.

Sticky, muggy heat today with highs near 91°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms.

Deputies joined Spring Fire Department crews to knock down a kitchen blaze on Hirschfield Road. Officials reported no injuries and urged people to avoid the area.

Houston gas fell about 9 cents to roughly $3.69 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data reported by the Houston Chronicle, but analysts warn the drop may be temporary.

A teen and a woman were found dead Tuesday in east Harris County; deputies are investigating the deaths at a Windy Spring Lane home.

Spring Branch ISD says a TEA funding formula change cut $9.6M in expected state revenue, forcing reserves to be tapped and a community budget committee to be formed.

State filings show Dave's Hot Chicken will take a 2,500‑sq‑ft space at The Market at The Groves in Humble, with construction slated from late July to late October.

Fisk Electric will handle electrical work on a 273,000‑sq‑ft Houston complex focused on AI hardware under an approximately $48M contract. The fast‑track job is slated to finish by the end of 2026.