A Brinks guard was shot at a Conroe ATM and later transported in critical condition; police say the suspected shooter died after an I‑45 traffic stop.

Federal agents recovered a large cache of drugs and guns in a southeast Houston apartment, including about 40 lbs of meth and 17 firearms, the DEA says.

Verde Clean Fuels has named a new CEO and is exploring a possible sale as it pivots from building plants to licensing and slashes operating costs.

A 25‑year‑old Hemphill man was arrested after authorities say he shot at a customer in a bank drive‑thru and later aimed a rifle at officers; no one was hurt.

Harold "Al" Knowles was sentenced to 13 years and ordered to pay $229 million after prosecutors say his Houston labs billed Medicare for unnecessary genetic tests.

A $62.5M CMBS loan on Waterford Grove was sent to special servicing after the property lost a tax exemption under HB 21, raising questions about refinancing and local tax revenue. Appraisal districts and lenders now face a scramble to decide whether to negotiate, press for paydowns or litigate.

Clyde Edwin Hedrick, long tied to the Calder Road killings, died March 21 in Houston at 72. Families and investigators say the probes remain active.

A pedestrian was fatally struck on SH‑225 at Bearle Street early Monday, closing all westbound lanes as police investigate.

The Reserve Grand Champion steer at RodeoHouston sold for $750,000 at Saturday’s Junior Market Auction. The high bid is part of a wave of donations that fund scholarships for 4‑H and FFA students.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Houston filed 371 immigration‑related cases March 13–19, a surge that includes human‑smuggling counts and dozens of felony reentry prosecutions. Many defendants have prior violent or narcotics convictions.

A man was found with a gunshot wound to the chest early Saturday in a Gulf Freeway parking lot. HPD’s Major Assaults Division is investigating.

A Richmond resident admitted running a scheme that stole federal student aid by using stolen IDs and fake documents. Sentencing is scheduled for June 22, 2026.

A repeat DWI suspect was arrested after a brief pursuit near Atascocita Road; deputies say field sobriety tests indicated impairment and bond was set at $45,000.