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PrimoHoagies has closed its Washington Avenue and Copperfield Houston locations, leaving the Washington storefront dark while the chain touts more units in development.
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Port Houston handled 1,087,870 TEUs in Q1 2026 as new cranes, wharf work and ship‑channel dredging expand capacity and lower yard emissions. Growth was led by strong imports and targeted infrastructure upgrades.
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A man identified as Erik Galvan was arrested after allegedly threatening a driver with a tire iron in northwest Harris County; bond was set at $100.
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UTHealth Houston followed 630 hospitalized COVID patients for 36 months and found four cognitive trajectories, including a small group with delayed decline.
Houston startups raised $532.3M in Q1 2026 — a near‑50% jump from a year earlier, driven by large energy and decarbonization financings.
A Union Pacific freight train clipped an SUV near Sampson and McKinney late Tuesday; the driver is expected to be OK and her two dogs were taken to a shelter.
Harris County Precinct 4 says a Houston woman was booked on aggravated assault after allegedly attacking a friend with a knife, claiming the friend's prayer was 'witchcraft.'
Federal prosecutors announced decades‑long prison terms for MS‑13 members tied to murders ordered by leaders in El Salvador, part of a broader DOJ enforcement push.
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.
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.
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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.
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