Sambal Chef, a Malaysian spot in Houston’s Chinatown, announced it will close next Sunday after five years in business. Owners cited a property sale and a decision not to renew the lease.

Dave & Buster's opens a roughly 30,700‑sq‑ft arcade and sports bar in Sugar Land with private game suites and a 40‑foot WOW wall. Opening day includes giveaways and free game play for early guests.

A Gulf Coast task force operation in the 100 block of West Road left a man dead by suicide and a woman in custody; HCSO crime‑scene detectives are investigating.

Longtime Banditos coach Ray DeLeon was airlifted after being hit in the head by a foul ball during a Tomball game; his family says he is resting.

Hot and humid today with storms likely after 10 a.m. Heat index may top 100°F. Expect slick roads and a high rip-current risk at the coast.

A 5-year-old was wounded in a shooting at a Beaumont apartment complex and later taken to a Houston hospital. Police say the shooting may have been accidental and the investigation is ongoing.

Yordan Alvarez homered twice in the first inning — a two‑run shot and a grand slam — producing six RBIs and sparking a nine‑run frame.

Homicide detectives are investigating after a body was found at 2700 Woodland Park Drive in Westchase; details remain unclear and investigators have asked for tips.

A man was found shot and killed Friday on Bandlon Drive in Houston's Alief neighborhood. Police responded after a reported burglary and homicide detectives were on scene.

Houston Police say Rickey Brown is wanted after about 2,200 cubic feet of trash was dumped on Hamblen Road; a trailer plate and tip line were released.

St. Thomas broke ground on a five‑story, $45M residence hall at 1302 Sul Ross that will add about 400 beds and double campus housing capacity. The building is part of a larger campus campaign.

Houston police announced a media briefing after an officer-involved shooting in the 2200 block of Briarview Drive. Officials have released few details so far.

A LendingTree analysis finds the average Houston resident carries $44,640 in non‑mortgage debt — well above the metro average. Experts urge quick action.