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Waffle House is headed to Caney Crossing in New Caney; plans are under city review and construction could begin in April with a September opening.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Deputies say a woman doused two people inside a home with lighter fluid and tried to set them and the house on fire; the lighter failed to ignite and no one was killed.
Houston police are investigating after a person was found under the I‑10/US‑59 interchange; a TxDOT contractor reported the discovery. Officials are probing whether cold weather played a role.
A man wanted on a felony warrant was arrested after a disturbance at a Spring McDonald’s, the constable’s office says. Deputies found open warrants during the response.
Weather & Environment in ...
Houston faces a cold weekend with a hard freeze Sunday, and an Arctic air surge forecasted to drop temperatures into the low 20s. Residents are advised to take precautions for pets, plants, and pipes.
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Gas prices in Texas have risen after a winter storm, with statewide averages reaching $2.50 per gallon. Recovery efforts are ongoing as energy production resumes.
A man was convicted of manslaughter for fatally striking a 14-year-old cyclist in Cinco Ranch in 2023. Authorities emphasize the tragedy was avoidable and highlight the need for driver attentiveness.
Detectives released a suspect description after a 71-year-old was put in a chokehold and robbed at a Glenmont apartment. Tips to Crime Stoppers may be eligible for up to $5,000.
A 37‑year‑old Willis man is in custody after San Jacinto County deputies arrested him on a child indecency charge; investigators say there may be more victims.
A Harris County deputy assigned to METRO fired at a suspect who allegedly pulled a knife at Northline Transit Center Wednesday; investigators say details are preliminary.
Community & Society in ...
TEA data show more than 212,000 Texas students with dyslexia were in special education last year — a more-than-600% rise that’s straining districts’ staffing and budgets.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Sales rose across most Tomball–Magnolia ZIP codes in December, but pockets saw median prices dip and homes take longer to sell. The trend points to a busier but more measured local market.
Houston's morning fog cleared to give way to an approaching arctic cold front, signaling a cooler weekend ahead with no immediate freezing precautions needed.
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