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.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Anzu Robotics, alleging the company's Raptor drones are rebranded DJI products that hide Chinese ties and pose security risks.

Muggy onshore flow will keep highs near 80 and spawn coastal sea fog for morning commutes. Stronger winds and rough seas arrive with a Saturday cold front.

Trammell Crow and Haseko announced Allora Fallbrook, a 366‑unit Class A apartment community along Beltway 8 near Jersey Village. Construction is slated to start early 2026 with first move‑ins in 2027.

Namdar and Mason bought the KBR‑anchored Jefferson Towers in a $66M deal that underlines downtown Houston’s continuing office re‑pricing. The 40‑story tower was about 92% leased.

A suspect allegedly walked out of the North Freeway Home Depot with roughly $23,716 in merchandise; deputies are asking for tips and reference HC#2602-02198.

Resale snapshots show June 26's Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium has the lowest Houston ticket floor, while Germany's June 14 opener is pricier. Here’s what that means for local fans.

Montrose residents and dozens of businesses want the TIRZ to restore the 2022, bike-friendly plan for the $28.5M West Alabama rebuild, citing crash data and safety worries.