St. Thomas broke ground on a five‑story, $45M residence hall at 1302 Sul Ross that will add about 400 beds and double campus housing capacity. The building is part of a larger campus campaign.

Houston police announced a media briefing after an officer-involved shooting in the 2200 block of Briarview Drive. Officials have released few details so far.

A LendingTree analysis finds the average Houston resident carries $44,640 in non‑mortgage debt — well above the metro average. Experts urge quick action.

Precinct 4 deputies say they arrested a man after he allegedly assaulted deputies and threatened a victim on Huffmeister Road. The constable’s office posted photos and initial charges.

EVO Entertainment bought the former Xscape site and will remake it into a 70,000‑sq‑ft entertainment hub with bowling, laser tag, arcade games and upgraded movie screens.

Brazoria County prosecutors filed notice June 11 seeking the death penalty for Oninda Romelus in the Oct. 4, 2025 shooting that killed two of her children.

Lina Hidalgo has asked Commissioners Court to consider paid mental‑health days for full‑time county staff; supporters point to health gains, critics warn of new costs.

A Magnolia youth softball coach was arrested after an undercover sting that investigators say targeted a 15-year-old. Authorities are asking the public for tips.

More than 20,000 historic bricks from Freedmen’s Town will be sheltered in a new Fourth Ward pavilion as part of a $5.7M Rebirth in Action campus opening spring 2027.

A 22‑year‑old was arrested and charged with murder in the death of Persia Amarra Conway, whose body was found near Brays Bayou on May 25. Family and advocates held a vigil as investigators continue their probe.

A 643‑unit Galleria‑area apartment complex sold to SITG and Ajyad Capital for roughly $39M, a low per‑unit price that suggests a hands‑on value‑add plan.

A 19‑year‑old has been arrested and charged in the Dec. 14, 2024 Curfew Club shooting in north Houston that killed two teenagers and wounded others.

Thousands of delegates are in Houston this week as the Texas GOP debates closed primaries, property‑tax repeal and party rules while Paxton and Abbott take center stage.