H2O America agreed to buy Magnolia‑based Quadvest for $540M, folding a family‑owned Houston utility into its Texas platform and pledging $500M+ in local investment. Regulators still must sign off before a mid‑2026 close.

Houston experienced its coldest morning of the season, with temperatures in the upper 20s to mid-30s. The National Weather Service predicts a gradual warm-up with possible light showers midweek.

O'Donnell Middle in Alief was briefly locked down Friday after multiple 911 calls said someone had a gun. Authorities searched the campus, found no credible threat and lifted the lockdown.

A Precinct 4 deputy was honored after a months‑long probe produced 15 burglary charges and tips shared with partner agencies.

Fertitta Entertainment will bring 1932 Cattleman's Club to RodeoHouston, replacing The Ranch and running March 2–22, 2026 with a luxe steak-and-seafood menu.

Evan Wilson was arrested by Harris County law enforcement for DUI with a BAC of 0.179, over twice the legal limit, after failing sobriety tests during a traffic stop.

A fatal shooting involving a security guard and an alleged trespasser occurred near Houston's NRG Park, resulting in one death and one injury. Police are investigating the incident.

An assault and hit-and-run at a Denny's on Louetta Road led to Emily Cruz's arrest, charged with Assault and Fail to Stop and Give Information, with a $200 bond.

Two men were sentenced for Christmas-season robberies of Corpus Christi stores, with Stein receiving 96 months and Martinez 68 months in federal prison.

Austin’s Honest Mary’s has opened its first Houston location in River Oaks, taking over the former La Madeleine and serving chef-crafted grain bowls and broths.

A pedestrian was struck and killed on Bissonnet north of Rice Village Thursday night; police say the driver fled and are asking for tips.

FIFA's Random Selection Draw for 2026 World Cup tickets is open, allowing fans to apply for a chance to purchase them, despite potential high prices and dynamic pricing concerns.

A filing shows the St. Regis Residences planned near Memorial Park will cost at least $220 million to build, putting Houston’s first standalone St. Regis squarely in the luxury market.