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Sugar Land police released surveillance footage showing a man forcing a woman to withdraw cash at an ATM; investigators are asking the public for tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
A Flood Watch is in effect for Houston coastal counties through Monday. Multiple rounds of storms could drop 4–6+ inches, raising the risk of flash flooding.
Real Estate & Development in ...
TDECU has moved into eight floors at Central Park Post Oak, taking a major corporate stake in the Galleria's redeveloped campus.
H‑E‑B is under contract for a 6‑acre site in Houston's East End; the purchase could bring a full‑service supermarket to a neighborhood with limited grocery access.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Houston pediatricians warn drownings can be fast and silent as Memorial Day approaches. They stress swim lessons, barriers and close, attentive supervision.
Retail & Industry in ...
Permit filings show H‑E‑B’s Mi Tienda will build a 99,000‑sq‑ft Sharpstown store at 7140 Southwest Fwy, with construction slated for early 2027. The project is privately funded and lists BK Plazamericas as owner.
Two years after a Feb. 28, 2024 gas‑station shooting that killed Andrew Garza, his family says court delays have denied them closure. Relatives told KHOU they want prosecutors to act.
A federal jury convicted Jonathan Smith‑Byrd of trafficking five women, including three minors. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 3, 2026, and he faces up to life in prison.
A 23-year-old was arrested at a North Freeway Walmart after employees say he filmed multiple women; he faces an invasive visual‑recording charge.
Twenty-seven bricks of cocaine washed ashore on Galveston’s West End; police collected the packages and warned beachgoers not to touch suspicious items.
Politics & Govt in ...
HPD plans a 22% cut to its overtime allocation for FY27 and will rework patrol schedules to reduce extra hours.
A woman was found dead Monday at a Woodlyn Road home in northeast Houston; HPD homicide detectives are investigating and an autopsy is pending.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Early Wednesday storms caused multiple crashes and lane closures on U.S. 290, I‑610 and I‑10, producing ponding and long delays across Houston.
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