A private ambulance was taken in northwest Harris County with a medic inside; deputies arrested a suspect and recovered the medic unharmed.

Hot and sticky Tuesday in Houston: highs near 96°F and heat index around 105°F. Spotty afternoon storms could bring gusty winds.

Mental Health America of Greater Houston has expanded its Care Connect search and helpline statewide, pairing a vetted provider directory with bilingual navigation and free sessions for eligible Texans.

A car fire spread into a northwest Houston laundromat late Sunday, forcing customers to evacuate; officials say no injuries were reported.

Highs near 96°F Monday with heat-index readings above 105°F. Spotty afternoon storms possible but cooling will be limited.

Triple‑digit heat returns to Houston with heat‑index values near 109°F. Isolated late‑afternoon storms possible; call 3‑1‑1 or check county resources for cooling centers.

The Houston SPCA is accepting walk-in fosters to place 100+ neonatal kittens into temporary homes as 'kitten season' stretches shelter capacity.

Toasted Yolk is listed for a Katy‑Fulshear unit at 6727 FM 1463, adding a full‑service breakfast spot to the growing retail strip. The chain’s site lists hours and a waitlist.

A Houston-area couple was arrested after a TSCRA-led probe found alleged hot checks used to buy more than $30,000 in livestock at multiple auction markets.

Kemah's council pushed the City Center vote to fall while officials await a financial review. The proposed sports‑and‑hotel development has split residents over traffic and tax reimbursements.

State board advanced a new dropout‑recovery charter for north Houston; critics say the private‑equity‑backed operator could siphon taxpayer dollars and duplicate local programs.

Brazoria County deputies arrested eight people in a June undercover sting targeting online solicitations of minors; investigators say more arrests may be coming.

Liberty County pastor George Finney was arrested and booked on multiple child‑sex charges after a June 19 report. Investigators say alleged abuse began in January 2024.