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A Harris County sergeant, John Fredrick Black, faces charges related to child exploitation after a Florida sting operation.
Deputies found a man dead in a motel room along the 15800 block of East Freeway. CSI and homicide units are processing the scene as the investigation continues.
Politics & Govt in ...
County leaders warn House Bill 26 could push more contract‑patrol costs onto Harris County and squeeze an already tight budget. Officials say careful planning is needed.
Food & Drinks in ...
Grace Pizza & Shakes in Pearland, known for brick-oven pizzas and shakes, has closed. Patrons are directed to sister restaurant Grazia Italian Kitchen.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Jackson‑Shaw’s greensPORT Logistics Park in East Houston was fully leased within weeks after delivery when Triad Electric & Controls signed for the entire 535K SF campus. The quick absorption underscores strong port‑proximate demand.
Weather & Environment in ...
Houston will press ahead with its 2020 Climate Action Plan and municipal emissions targets despite the U.S. exit from the Paris Agreement.
A stolen car in a short chase hit an Aldine ISD school bus Tuesday; 27 students were aboard and four were hospitalized with minor injuries.
A mini-bike rider died after colliding with a pickup on the westbound Northwest Freeway feeder at Spring Cypress. Deputies say one feeder lane remains open while they investigate.
Community & Society in ...
South Houston ordered Going Above and Beyond to vacate city property by Feb. 6, a move volunteers say could halt weekly distributions that feed hundreds.
Late‑December data shows The Woodlands has 25 industrial buildings under construction, up from 15 a year earlier. Life‑science investment and logistics demand are reshaping local commercial markets.
A car fire in southwest Houston spread into a house overnight, sending two people to hospitals while crews and investigators worked the scene.
Ex-Sweeny Fire Chief Timothy Webb faces multiple child sexual assault charges; arrest follows a second firefighter's indictment; families seek justice as the investigation proceeds.
Traffic stop by Sergeant Pleytez leads to the arrest of a suspect with multiple felony warrants in a stolen vehicle.
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