Deputies say Michael Hudson attacked a Shell employee with a lock-and-chain in the 10200 block of Cypresswood Drive; he's been charged with aggravated assault.

Schlitterbahn Galveston is hiring about 1,000 seasonal and part‑time workers for its May 2, 2026 season opener. Applications are being handled through the park’s online portal and roles are open to applicants 15 and older.

Charles Clark is converting the former Paulie’s and Camerata on Westheimer into Carlo, a fast-casual Italian, and Casa Carlo, a white-tablecloth restaurant, with a planned May opening.

DEA Houston says agents seized two kilograms of fentanyl with local partners; the agency called the haul enough to kill "over 100,000 people."

Succulent Fine Dining in River Oaks closed after less than a year, with owner Shawn Virene blaming restricted garage access and a costly valet minimum. He urged guests to visit a'Bouzy.

A U.S. attorney in Houston amplified a CBP video showing vaults stacked with meth, cocaine and fentanyl, highlighting the scale of recent interceptions and storage questions.

An early‑morning gunpoint robbery outside Bayou Oaks left UH students shaken and critical of slow notifications.

Houston police are investigating after a man was found shot to death on Saturday. Detectives are canvassing the area and asking witnesses to contact HPD.

Memorial Hermann said it will offer voluntary buyouts to nonclinical staff, citing the end of ACA premium subsidies and Medicaid funding changes as financial pressure points. The program is voluntary and aimed at administrative roles.

K9 Rocky and his handler Louis Deacon were awarded Purple Hearts after Rocky was shot while locating the suspect in the 2025 killing of a Brazoria County deputy. The dog has since recovered and been cleared for duty.

Rockefeller Group and Pelican Builders have started pre‑leasing Hudson Crossing in Katy. The 298‑unit community advertises resort‑style amenities and spring 2026 move‑ins.

Coco Crepes & Coffee is planning a second Cypress café at Elyson Town Center; tenant buildout begins late April with construction expected to finish by July.

Residents in a new Katy subdivision say they found rocks and sediment in their tap water. Officials advise flushing taps and contacting municipal 311 if it persists.