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Crime & Emergencies in ...
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.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
Sports in ...
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.
Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
Pok Kong was arrested by Harris County deputies for DUI with a child passenger, highlighting risks associated with intoxicated driving and child endangerment.
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Eastex Freeway; the car was overturned and on fire. Roads were shut causing traffic delays, with alternate routes suggested.
Venus Aerospace is building an RDRE engine test range at the Houston Spaceport as the city advances a taxiway to better link Ellington and grow aerospace jobs. The work signals a move from pilot projects to heavy infrastructure at Ellington.
Parks & Nature in ...
A $7.5M gift from the Jerold B. Katz Foundation boosts funding for Memorial Groves and pushes the project's budget to about $50.5M. The 100‑acre redesign will add thousands of trees and a visitors' center.
The state now lets sexual-assault survivors get forensic exams and DNA testing without filing a police report. Results appear in Track-Kit and evidence is held up to five years.
Deputies in Harris County rescued a 5-year-old special needs child found wandering alone in 40-degree weather. The boy is safe, and it is unclear if parents will face charges.
Adrian Verde says a bar acquaintance conned him out of about $45K. He won a default judgment but says he still hasn’t been paid.
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