H‑E‑B will open two Joe V’s Smart Shop locations in the Houston area in 2027 — one at City Park and one in Humble — each about 57,000 sq ft and featuring South Flo Pizza.

WWE will stage the 40th Survivor Series: WarGames at Daikin Park in Houston on Nov. 28. Presales begin in early August and tickets go public Aug. 7.

Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel will open House of Louie in Montrose this summer, promising French‑Italian–inspired dishes and a martini‑forward cocktail program.

Court documents say a 26‑year‑old Houston man attacked a 76‑year‑old patient and dislodged an IV line; he’s been charged with aggravated robbery and appeared in court.

Henry Neal was killed after a pickup struck his bicycle on Little York Road; the driver was arrested on suspicion of DWI and the case is under investigation.

First Watch is headed to Manvel Town Center in a $800,000, 4,000‑sq‑ft fit‑out. Construction starts Aug. 17 with a mid‑November completion target.

Masked burglars hit two Second Ward businesses at The Plant, taking roughly $1,000 and leaving staff shaken, owners say.

Precinct 4 deputies are canvassing the 4000 block of North Sam Houston Parkway West after an armed robbery Friday; a suspect in a brown jacket stole cash and fled.

Sticky heat this weekend with scattered storms and a stronger rain threat early next week.

Buc‑ee’s lists general managers at up to $275K without requiring a college degree, sparking online debate about teacher pay and whether a diploma still guarantees higher earnings.

State filings show a 2,115‑sq‑ft Taco Bell is planned at 16355 FM 1314 in Conroe with a $1.5M build and a fall construction window.

The Riot Comedy Club is moving from Rudyard's in Montrose to a 4,700‑sq‑ft, 150‑seat venue on Washington Avenue, with an August 2026 opening.

Insomnia Cookies opens in Sugar Land Town Square this Saturday with late-night delivery and grand-opening freebies, including a free cookie for rewards signups.