Two Houston men received long federal sentences after prosecutors linked them to a multi‑state pharmacy burglary ring that stole tens of thousands of prescription pills.

A 13,000‑square‑foot Woody's Hideaway will open this December in Webster's Bayway Village with golf bays, karaoke rooms and a 300‑foot video wall.

A federal complaint filed Thursday alleges Wyndham and several Houston-area motels knowingly profited from the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old in 2022.

Tawny crazy ants are swarming into HVAC and breaker boxes across Harris County, risking short circuits and costly repairs. Pest pros urge professional inspections before spring peaks.

A bomb scare in Crosby’s Newport neighborhood forced evacuations Wednesday night; deputies later arrested a homeowner on suspicion of making a false report.

A civilian-model taser was found aboard a Southwest flight at Hobby Airport, prompting passengers to be re-screened and delaying Flight 28 by roughly two and a half hours.

A Houston man was charged March 12 in the death of Angela Marisol Diaz. Her remains were found near Johnson Space Center in March 2025 and police continue to investigate.

Casa Matcha will mark its Friendswood grand opening on March 14 with music and tote giveaways for early arrivals. The shop follows a soft open earlier this month.

Skinny Rita's Cantina and Grille will soft‑open in Kemah mid‑March, serving organic, low‑cal Mexican plates, gluten‑free choices and fresh specialty margaritas.

An abandoned commercial building on Jensen Drive burned Tuesday night; crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.

CenterPoint has staged crews across Houston as severe storms threaten the city. Officials warn of strong winds and hail; here’s when the worst weather is expected and how to report outages.

Mont Belvieu’s Casa Julia will open a New Caney location on March 31, bringing its scratch-made chips, margaritas and weekend brunch to Speed Street.

Italy stunned Team USA 8-6 at Daikin Park in Houston, building an 8-0 lead and holding off a late American rally to upend Pool B expectations.