Two Houston high school mariachi bands performed spontaneously at a Whataburger, going viral with over 2 million views. They celebrated their UIL competition success with impromptu music, uniting diners and creating an unexpected community moment.

A man was arrested for stealing over $400 worth of goods, including sex toys and pills, from a CVS in Spring, Texas; the arrest was made by Harris County Precinct 4 deputies.

Fleming Middle School reports improvements in math, science, and reading in its second year under HISD's New Education System, with 38% proficiency in math and 59% in reading.

Starbucks is cutting its menu by 30% to improve service and recapture its original local coffee house feel. It will cut certain items, offer coffee/tea refills, reintroduce self-serve condiments, and prioritize in-store customers over mobile orders.

A study demonstrates that the oral antiviral drug obeldesivir is effective against Marburg virus, offering a potential treatment that improves survival rates.

ICE officials clarify their operational stance in Houston, stating they conduct targeted enforcement operations, not indiscriminate raids, focusing on individuals with criminal charges or convictions.

Houston police are searching for a man who groped a 7-year-old girl in Woodland Heights. The suspect has a distinct mustache and was wearing a black cap and camo jacket. A reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.

A construction worker was injured in Houston when scaffolding collapsed and concrete struck an elevator at the historic Battelstein’s building; METRORail service was interrupted as a result.

Houston firefighters responded to a fire at 10600 Eagle Glen Dr., saving most of the property; it began above a bathroom fan, with no injuries reported.

Houston Police arrested Jrdon Mykel Joe, 22, for the fatal shooting of Christian Segundo. Joe and another suspect, Troy Kyles, face charges related to Segundo's death last summer.

An 18-wheeler accident on Katy Freeway near Antoine Drive caused delays, requiring hazmat intervention and impacting westbound traffic with extensive congestion.

A contractor caused a gas line to rupture at George Bush International Airport, leading to road closures and detours around Terminal A, which have since been resolved.

HUD alleges racial discrimination by the Texas GLO in distributing Hurricane Harvey relief funds, with a probe suggesting a preference for white communities over communities of color. The controversy has led to calls for Justice Department action.