A man's body with signs of trauma was found Sunday on South Cesar Chavez Boulevard in east Houston; Houston police say the investigation is ongoing.

Rice researchers built a two‑bacterium sensor that converts chemical detections into electrical signals for low‑cost field readouts.

Two men were arrested after investigators recovered more than 3,000 tampered gift cards across Houston and Austin. Authorities say thieves copied activation codes and resealed cards before draining funds.

Emergency crews responded Saturday to a reported lake rescue at Northshore Park in The Woodlands during Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas. Officials have released few details about the incident.

Deputies and EMS pulled a woman from an embankment after a reported assault near Grand Parkway; the suspect fled and may be known to the victim.

A Harlingen man was sentenced to life after federal agents said they found 5.32 kg of fentanyl — more than two million potential lethal doses — hidden in a car. The sentence caps a federal case tied to the Sinaloa Cartel.

After a four‑year pause, Houston Ballet’s spring Nutcracker Market returns April 17–19 at NRG Center with roughly 150 merchants and fundraising for the Ballet’s programs.

Curry Pizza House has closed its Katy location after about 16 months, owner Neha Gogna said, citing slow business. The chain still lists other Texas locations.

A Rice University simulation finds that short, intense storms could swamp Houston neighborhoods outside FEMA floodplains in minutes; researchers urge insurance and planning updates.

Austin favorite P. Terry’s will debut at Bridgeland Central on April 27 with dine‑in, patio seating and a double drive‑thru. The new stand is part of Village Green’s retail build‑out.

A toddler was found alone outside a home on Shelby View Ln in Houston; deputies say the child is safe while they search for the parents.

Houston police are investigating after a person was found dead Wednesday near Barker Cypress. An autopsy is pending and investigators are asking the public for tips.

A family‑run specialty cafe called Kilo is headed to Snider Plaza this summer, promising measured pour‑overs, Onyx beans and an omakase tasting.