Pasadena police arrested a woman they say posed as an immigration official and stole nearly $40,000 from Houston‑area families. Investigators say multiple victims were pressured to pay through messaging apps and Zelle.

At a Houston panel, builders said population growth will keep master‑planned communities coming — but financing, lot sizes and local politics are changing how they’re built.

A 39-year-old man pleaded guilty to continuous sexual abuse of a young child and received a 25-year sentence in Fort Bend County. The abuse spanned Florida and the Katy/Richmond area.

A suspected drunk driver drove through barricades on I‑69 near SH‑288 early Monday and struck an HPD cruiser while crews cleared spilled hay bales; an officer was injured. Crews closed lanes for hours as investigators worked the scene.

A man was shot while sitting in a pickup near Clay Street and later died. Houston police are searching for two masked suspects and asking for tips.

Two teens were shot while playing basketball at Zollie Scales Park on Houston's South Side; both are expected to recover and police are seeking tips.

League City's new 106‑acre Pat Hallisey Park will replace Bay Colony Park and add dozens of courts, fields and trails. Officials say construction is slated to begin mid‑2026 on a multi‑million dollar project.

Deputies set a perimeter near the 3800 block of FM 2920 after a delivery driver was carjacked; one person was detained following a traffic stop. Precinct 4 urged residents to avoid the area and share tips.

A three‑day Precinct 4 sting across FM 1960 and FM 2920 resulted in 22 arrests; deputies say a child was found inside a suspect’s vehicle and Child Protective Services was notified.

The Texans will anchor an 83‑acre Toro District in Bridgeland, with 22 acres for a 325,000‑sq‑ft headquarters and county support through a $150M TIRZ.

A person was shot near Barkaloo Road and East Archer Road in east Harris County and rushed to the hospital; deputies are searching for a suspect.

A family-run cafe is coming to Brookshire with specialty lattes, baked goods and a $200K build-out, aiming for a summer opening. State permits list the project and timeline.

Payroll records for fiscal 2025 show firefighters dominated Houston’s top earners after a $650M back‑pay settlement and outsized overtime payouts. The result has city leaders scrambling for fixes.