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Prosecutors dismissed five felony counts against a Houston daycare owner after defense footage cast doubt on the timeline. Her lawyer says security video showed a much shorter store stop.
Food & Drinks in ...
Le Jardinier and Maximo are the only Houston restaurants on OpenTable's Top 100 Brunch list for 2026 — a timely reminder for Mother’s Day planners.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Gutor Electronics America signed roughly 90,000 square feet at Houston Point 290, bringing the three-building industrial complex in northwest Houston to full occupancy.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Harris County’s new TB report finds Houston recorded 5.5 active cases per 100,000 residents in 2024, outpacing state and national averages.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Karol G’s Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour stops at Houston’s NRG Stadium on Sept. 27, 2026. Artist presales require advance registration; general on‑sale is April 27.
The Crawfish Critic and Seafood Co. will open a downtown Conroe shop on May 24 and host its Crawfish Critic Cook‑Off & Festival May 22–23, selling pots, sauces and Cajun essentials.
Community & Society in ...
SmartAsset says a single Houston adult needs about $90K and a family $205K to live "comfortably" in 2026. We explain the study's math and what it means for local budgets.
A federal judge sentenced a Houston man to 45 years after prosecutors say he coerced minors online into explicit videos; investigators say hundreds of files were seized.
A 20-year-old driver was killed after his Cadillac overturned and partially submerged on SH‑288; HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Woodlands board will weigh a 25‑year cell‑tower management deal, permit‑fee changes and a multi‑million dollar parks renovation at Thursday's meeting.
Nine storefronts along Nottingham Street were burglarized in a pre-dawn spree, leaving owners to board up and tally losses. Police are investigating.
The Texas Medical Board disciplined three doctors after investigators found delayed pregnancy care tied to two deaths. Families and advocates say required training is insufficient.
A crash in west Harris County allegedly escalated into an exchange of gunfire; deputies found a vehicle with bullet holes but say occupants in that car were not struck. Detectives are investigating.
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