Bellville police arrested Anthony Phearse after a May probe found he messaged underage girls online. He’s charged with two counts of online solicitation of a minor and the investigation is ongoing.

A Houston-area teen was found dead after a car submerged in an East Texas creek. Deputies recovered the vehicle after searching flood-prone FM 229.

A shelter-in-place covered parts of Texas City after a reported fire at Marathon's Galveston Bay refinery. Emergency crews are monitoring air quality while officials narrow the affected area.

A driver was taken to a hospital after his Honda Pilot ran a stop sign on Forestwood Drive in east Harris County and later died; deputies say a possible medical event may be to blame.

Forecasters warn thunderstorms and heavy downpours will persist through Sunday morning, raising flash‑flood concerns across Houston.

A vehicle pursuit on FM 1960 ended Saturday with a suspect in custody, Precinct 4 says.

Harris County deputies found two men dead inside a vehicle at an auto body shop on Reeveston Road; CSI and homicide detectives are on scene.

R&R Crafthouse Grill will open a second location at 6845 Peek Road in Elyson this September, bringing burgers and Cajun favorites to Katy.

Aga's launches Aga’s To Go in Katy next Wednesday, bringing its signature goat chops, biryani and roughly 100 takeout items to The Shoppes at Grand Crossing. The outpost focuses on pickup and delivery rather than dine‑in.

HCC trustees approved three workforce-focused applied bachelor's degrees — early childhood, information technology and project management — with classes eyed for spring 2027.

Patchy fog this morning, highs near 92°F and dangerous heat-index readings. Heat Advisory runs through Saturday evening; cooling centers are available.

Ruchi's Richmond Avenue restaurant near the Galleria closed quietly Thursday with a banner thanking customers. The chain still lists other Houston locations online.

Houston police say at least one person died in a morning crash on Holly View Drive at Antoine Drive in Greater Inwood. Multiple units are on scene and investigators are working.