An armed passenger allegedly grabbed a family's French bulldog, Nova, during a morning walk near Woodlyn at Denton; the dog provided emotional support to several special‑needs children.

West Houston's Powder Keg will close May 9 after nearly seven years as a dog‑friendly beer garden. Puma Development says a new operator will take over the site.

A planned influencer meetup in northwest Harris County turned violent Tuesday when a driver shot a passenger near Bammel North Houston and Kleinbrook Drive; deputies say all parties were detained.

Chachi’s House, a Puerto Rican–Caribbean shipping‑container vendor at The Food Zone Grand Texas in New Caney, announced its closure in a social post last Wednesday after a brief run.

The Chaucer topped out this week in Rice Village, putting 33 luxury condos on track as a small but growing roster of high‑end projects moves forward in Houston. The tower is about 65% presold.

Public records show the mayor's podcast cost up to $60,000 in taxpayer funds. A local progressive group filed ethics complaints and City Hall says procurement followed rules.

A Huntsville ISD support staffer was terminated and arrested after an April 16 incident at Estella Stewart Elementary. The district reported the case to CPS and the TEA; court records show bond was posted.

A 17-year-old was hurt in an accidental shooting in Tomball; injuries are not believed to be life‑threatening and Precinct 4 is investigating.

A small alligator wandered into a busy Lake Houston intersection Monday, briefly stopping traffic before deputies relocated it to a nearby pond.

A 47-year-old bicyclist was killed after being struck by a car near 10107 Westview Drive in west Houston; HPD says the driver stayed at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

A Baytown father has been charged with capital murder after his 7-week-old son died from blunt-force head trauma; bond denied and a court hearing is set Monday.

Cloudy, muggy Monday with highs near 88°F and gusty south winds. Rain chances increase later in the week ahead of a late‑Friday front.

A pedestrian died Sunday near Kuykendahl and W Rankin; Harris County Precinct 4 later said Kuykendahl Road was reopened after investigators cleared the scene.