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Harris County deputies say they identified a suspect in a violent Spring Cypress Road assault; the person allegedly fled and faces aggravated-assault and weapons charges.
A Texas DPS trooper used child‑protection training during a traffic stop; agency photos show the technique and the department says the follow‑up led to an arrest.
Charles Victor Thompson was executed in Texas for the 1998 murders of his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend, marking the first US execution of the year.
An arrest was made in Spring for a man impersonating a police officer on Walnut Fair Lane, with officials stressing the crime's threat to public safety.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chipotle plans a new Kingwood location at 25661 Hwy. 59; construction is projected July–December for a 3,160 sq ft, $1.2M build-out. Permits on file show the timeline.
DEAHouston says DEA McAllen, DEA Bogotá and Hidalgo County deputies recovered more than 460 pounds of cocaine near McAllen in a coordinated operation.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Houston IT worker says ICE agents boxed in his truck on Jan. 1, asked for his Social Security number and left after he began recording the encounter.
Houston police say a suspect remains at large after a deadly shooting inside a Third Ward home on Anita Street. Investigators are canvassing the neighborhood and asking for tips.
A suspected drunk driver with a BAC of 0.182 was arrested in Harris County after causing a major crash; the constable's office informed the public via social media.
A 30-year-old man was shot after ringing a neighbor’s doorbell at an apartment complex on Griggs Road; a woman was detained and police are investigating.
Parks & Nature in ...
A planned downtown connector would link Jose Campos Torres Plaza to the Heights trail and is slated to finish before the 2026 World Cup. City Council will consider an interlocal agreement this week.
Tiny Tundra Snowcones will open this March on FM 1314 in Conroe, offering finely shaved ice, specialty syrups and house-made lemonades. The stand is run by local owners and aims for a playful, family-friendly vibe.
A 20-year-old man was killed after more than 20 shots were fired into a southwest Houston apartment. Investigators are searching for multiple persons of interest.
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