State filings and permit records show Lawrence Park in the Heights may get a roughly $1.5M overhaul under Mayor Whitmire’s Let's Play Houston program, with phased work already permitted.

FBI Houston says it arrested Karen Paola Cabeza‑Magana in Texas; she allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman and a relative and is now in ICE custody.

A suspect was injured during a SWAT warrant in West Dallas Friday morning; police say no officers were hurt and the scene is under investigation.

The Sunnyside Redevelopment Authority rolled out tax incentives and infrastructure bids to attract developers and accelerate affordable-housing and park projects in Sunnyside.

A new $70M, four-story health building opened at SHSU’s Conroe campus, centralizing graduate allied-health programs and simulation labs for hands-on training.

A multi‑agency task force arrested a suspected supplier and seized kilograms of meth and cocaine plus six‑figure cash in Austin County. The probe remains active.

Precinct 4 deputies and Houston police say they arrested an alleged gunpoint robber near FM 1960. The constable’s office posted live updates on its C4 NOW app and Facebook.

A Houston gang member was ordered to 29 years in federal prison after prosecutors tied him to a sex‑trafficking ring that preyed on young women and teens on the Bissonnet Track.

Four wellness-minded brands are the first tenants at Greenside, the new Memorial City redevelopment on Gessner Road. The project pairs fitness, spa and health-forward dining in a walkable hub.

A new Kinder Trail segment along Buffalo Bayou East opened in January 2026, extending the lighted trail and adding safety upgrades and restored public spaces.

Houston burn surgeons warn that lithium‑ion batteries in vape devices can ignite and cause deep burns that may require surgery. Experts explain causes and prevention tips.

Charm Taphouse & BBQ pairs 16‑hour smoked meats with Thai curries, bao buns and a big tap wall in Conroe.

Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles opens its first Houston outpost this Saturday at 3611 Gulf Freeway, bringing chicken-and-waffle combos, all-day breakfast and a weekend celebration. Franchisees Lucious and Aundria Barnum will host giveaways, music and late weekend hours.