A Laredo man was sentenced to 11 years after prosecutors said he ran a cartel‑linked smuggling “one‑stop shop” that moved more than 1,900 people. The case included trailers, stash houses and seized ledgers.

New filings include text messages alleging Nguyen disparaged partner Anthony Pusch and arranged a secret client loan; a judge set a hearing for April 15.

Dozens in Pine Oak Forest have spent nearly two weeks without reliably drinkable tap water after a private well failed; officials are weighing temporary hookups while residents boil and buy water.

Muggy Thursday with highs near 80°F and a slight afternoon storm risk. Showers and thunderstorms likely Friday into the weekend; rip currents may increase.

Axiom Space is assembling the AxEMU lunar suits in Houston — seamstresses and engineers are running pools and vacuum tests as NASA moves toward Artemis surface operations.

City officials announced a $180M renovation for Toyota Center, with Texas providing $95M and Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta covering the balance. The work includes seat and suite upgrades ahead of major events.

The University of Houston has begun demolishing its 1941 Technology Annex to make room for a multi‑disciplinary Innovation Hub that will house makerspaces, labs and entrepreneurship programs. Filings show a roughly 78,000‑square‑foot project with work running into 2028.

An AI‑driven two‑hour academic block at Houston’s Bennett School is drawing criticism as Texas voucher funds become available. Supporters tout personalized gains; teachers say two hours isn’t enough.

Deputies say a driver who struck multiple vehicles fled a north Houston neighborhood and was found hiding in a front yard after a brief foot pursuit; bond set at $300.

Houston recorded 300 traffic deaths in 2025 — a dip from 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels, with pedestrians making up a large share of victims. Officials are pairing enforcement with redesigns.

OHT Partners has started construction on a 396‑unit Lenox‑branded complex at 19615 Park Row Blvd in West Houston, promising resort‑style amenities and one‑ and two‑bedroom units.

A Midtown drainage and repaving project on Austin Street is behind schedule and roughly $1.6 million over its original budget, with the protected bike lane pared back to paint-only.

A Walmart Supercenter in Pearland was evacuated after a caller reported bombs inside; K‑9 teams swept the store and no injuries were reported.