A Pearland resident was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after investigators say his devices contained more than 300 images of child sexual abuse material.

Texas DPS says three top fugitives — including a reported Valluco gang member and a convicted murderer — were arrested last week in Hidalgo, Plano and Houston.

Scripps researchers traced Houston’s cloud-seeding particles to the W.A. Parish Generating Station; the plant’s plume reached downtown and more than 110 km downwind.

Einstein Bros. listed a Manvel Town Center location; a Texas permit filing shows work starting July 3, 2026 and scheduled to finish in July 2027.

A pre‑dawn two‑alarm blaze near Westridge and Main led to at least 20 rescues and one person detained as investigators probe the cause.

Brooklyn Pizzeria opened a Fulshear‑area spot at 9111 FM 723 on June 25, bringing its New York‑style pies and scratch‑made Italian dishes to Richmond. The move expands the chain’s suburban footprint.

A Harris County grand jury returned a no‑bill in the case of an 18‑year‑old accused of plotting a mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial High. Court records show seized guns and a denied motion to return them.

Pecan Jacks opened a new Texas City shop in Lago Mar this month, offering more than 40 ice cream flavors and handmade candies.

TxDOT and ODOT have linked their traffic systems so each state can see live cameras, crash reports and lane‑level data — a step timed ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Drivers and freight operators should see more accurate cross‑state alerts on state traffic maps and apps.

HPD released images and a suspect description after a May 18 aggravated robbery on East Edgebrook Drive. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

A worker was killed late Sunday after being struck by a co‑worker's work truck on the southbound Gulf Freeway near Dixie Farm Road. Police say the driver remained at the scene and investigators are probing the reversal.

A late-night two-vehicle collision on the I‑610 East Loop near the Port of Houston left one person dead and forced lengthy overnight closures while HPD investigates.

A Montgomery County deputy was killed on I-45 north of The Woodlands while responding to a crash. Authorities say a hazmat response closed lanes and the investigation is ongoing.