Two people were shot Wednesday afternoon near Cardiff Road and Mooney Road in Houston; police released no suspect information. Investigators are asking for tips.

A New York Times investigation found thousands of use‑of‑force incidents by Texas school police, including taser shocks and pepper spray on students, and raised new oversight questions.

Hello Houston’s May 27 episode tied the Astrodome master‑plan debate to Texas Monthly’s taqueria picks, a Spamilton preview at Stages Houston and a look at corporate redomiciles to Texas.

Postal inspectors released photos and are offering up to $100,000 after mail was taken in the 8600 block of Meadowcroft Drive. Tips can be reported at 1‑877‑876‑2455.

Harris County prosecutors want 40-year-old Cody Boutte jailed without bond after nearly two dozen felony theft charges tied to major retailers.

The Better Business Bureau warns Houston-area households that moving scams — deposits gone, surprise fees, and 'hostage' deliveries — spike as peak season begins.

A 41-year-old man extradited from Panama has been indicted on 14 counts accusing him of luring Cuban nationals to Texas and forcing them into commercial sex. Federal prosecutors say the case ties into a wider task-force effort to dismantle trafficking networks.

A pedestrian was fatally struck on I‑10 outbound at John Ralston Road Tuesday; outbound traffic was diverted at Federal Road while investigators responded.

U.T. Regents signed off this week on a roughly $2.9B Patient Care Building 1 at MD Anderson, greenlighting a 25‑floor tower and new Therapeutic Radiation Center in Houston.

Local market data show April closings slipped 4.3% year‑over‑year, while median prices fell across tracked ZIP codes and days on market rose.

Apartments.com data show Texas drew roughly 72,680 new renters in 2026, led by Houston, Dallas and Austin as supply and lower advertised rents attract movers.

E.J. Speed suffered a partially torn quadriceps and will have surgery, leaving the Texans short a rotational linebacker. Houston must reshuffle its depth and test backups and rookies.

Sticky Memorial Day morning in Houston with an Ozone Action Day. Heavy showers possible late Tuesday into Wednesday.