A Houston resident claimed a $1 million Ultimate Millions scratch ticket bought at a 7‑Eleven on State Highway 249. The winner chose to remain anonymous and the retailer may be eligible for a bonus.

Harris County fire marshals executed a search warrant Wednesday and seized a large cache of fireworks from a residence, issuing citations for illegal storage and sales.

A 23-year-old Houston man, Mujeeb Kharoti, died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 21 near North Zulch; officials say wet roads and speed may have been factors.

Street‑food favorite Gaspachos Mexican Bites opened a 2,500‑sq‑ft restaurant at 2103 Lyons Ave in Near Northside, bringing tacos, tortas and fruit plates indoors. The new space includes a bar program and community programming.

Cloudy and muggy in Houston on Wednesday, June 3. Scattered storms are likely this afternoon with highs near 86°F.

A suspect is barricaded inside an apartment on Redford in southeast Houston; authorities say no shots were fired and SWAT negotiators are on scene. Neighbors were asked to avoid the area.

Harris County detectives arrested a 28-year-old after investigators say he sold altered disabled-parking placards online. Authorities say the hang-tags were doctored and buyers could face charges.

A Houston woman was arrested after prosecutors say unlicensed lip‑filler injections left a patient with an infection and bills. She faces felony charges and a June 3 hearing.

A Houston man was shot in the hand during evening prayers at Masjid Hamza after he tried to help a homeless man who had been staying at the mosque. Prosecutors say the suspect has been charged and court proceedings are ongoing.

A man barricaded himself inside a Katy-area apartment Monday after deputies say he shot his girlfriend; she was critically injured, the sheriff said. Investigators remained on scene.

A Houston firefighter was arrested and booked in Austin County on a child grooming charge; the Houston Fire Department says the member is suspended with pay pending investigation.

HISD is ending universal free lunch at 33 campuses for 2026-27, affecting more than 35,000 students and pushing families to submit meal applications.

An Oak Ridge North officer honored for DWI enforcement was arrested after a supervisor reported smelling alcohol; the city requested a DPS investigation.