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Security at Eden Church’s POST Houston service detained a man police say had a loaded .22 revolver and about 100 rounds; court records say he also had a note threatening the pastor.
A 24‑year‑old was arrested after a gym dispute turned into a Gulf Freeway chase; police say they recovered three handguns, a shotgun and ammunition from his pickup.
A loose steer wandered into the 9400 block of Cypresswood Drive in Spring; Precinct 4 deputies monitored the animal while searching for its owner.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A new focus‑group and state verification data show 14.44% of Harris County vehicles lack verified insurance as premiums squeeze household budgets.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and mild Tuesday with highs near 75°F. Humidity and storm chances increase later in the week.
Real Estate & Development in ...
KA Residences plans an invite-only collection of wellness-driven "sky villas" near River Oaks with in-unit Merkaba suites and prices starting around $3.5M.
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.
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.
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