A mother and two young children were found dead Friday at a Kirby Drive hotel in an apparent murder‑suicide. Authorities say the mother shot the children before turning the gun on herself.

Indo‑Mex chain Tikka Bowls and Tacos is opening its first Greater Houston location in Katy this summer, promising naan tacos, butter chicken bowls and draft beer.

Highs near 95°F and heat-index values into the low 100s for Houston through July 4. Call 3-1-1 or use city cooling centers if you need relief.

Houston police arrested a man after a woman was attacked in a downtown parking garage; the victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and charges are pending.

Galveston's only private beach is closed for the first time in about 70 years after owners blamed a nearby drainage project for leaving the sand unstable.

Karma Kolache & Macarons has soft‑opened at 1912 Wescott Ave., pairing savory kolaches with boxed macarons and grab‑and‑go coffee.

Oh My Gyros is opening in Elyson this fall, bringing gyros, big platters and catering to the new town center in Cypress.

Crews halted demolition in downtown Tomball after workers uncovered what appear to be early-1900s headstones. Officials have secured the block and notified state preservation authorities.

FBI Houston says a former Tomball ISD tax official was charged with wire fraud and accused of diverting nearly $1 million from the district. Initial federal court date is set for July 13.

Federal prosecutors say a Houston businesswoman admitted under‑reporting millions in income, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. The brief notice linked to a DOJ statement.

Two loose pit bulls attacked a man during a morning walk near Alpine Terrain Drive; deputies and animal-control teams are searching for the dogs and their owner.

Surveillance images were released after a June 7 robbery at a general store on the 3500 block of Lydia St.; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

Claire Smith’s Chrôma has opened at the Menil Collection with bright interiors, early hours and an all-day menu that revives favorites from her past restaurants.