Strong credit and steady paychecks no longer guarantee an apartment in Houston. New screening tools and opaque landlord rules are blocking qualified renters.

Heat index could climb into the low 100s this weekend in Houston. Cooling centers are open across the city for anyone who needs relief.

A New Caney mother says her 7‑year‑old non‑verbal son with autism had marks after a school incident. The former Kings Manor teacher was indicted and faces review.

Federal prosecutors say a College Station man was sentenced after sexually exploiting a child he contacted via social media.

DEA Houston says a FARC member was extradited to Houston to face narco‑terrorism and material‑support charges; prosecutors say more details will follow.

An 88-year-old woman was struck on the 7800 block of Westheimer Road; one vehicle stayed and a second fled. HPD is asking witnesses and dashcam owners to come forward.

Three of four Bay Area ZIP codes saw shorter days on market in June 2026 even as total sales dipped year‑over‑year.

Texas DPS approved a $4.49M purchase to outfit four Tahoes with Cognyte’s FalcoNet surveillance suite, raising questions about warrants and oversight.

Rescue crews pulled eight cats from under the McKay Bridge in Huffman and are still searching for a collared German Shepherd as neighbors say pets may have been snatched and dumped. Volunteers and animal-control officers are on the scene.

Mayor John Whitmire partnered with the Houston Dynamo and Dash to give away 10,000 free tickets to first-time fans beginning Saturday, aiming to sustain World Cup momentum. Eligible games run through Sept. 26 and tickets will be shared with community groups and youth programs.

City Council approved $1.3M on July 22 to replace and repair playgrounds at four neighborhood parks, including $314K for Mangum Manor Park. Groundbreaking is expected this fall.

Deputies set a perimeter near SH 249 and FM 1960 while searching for an evading suspect described as a Hispanic male in khaki. Drone support was dispatched to assist the search.

After nearly a decade closed since Hurricane Harvey, the Fiesta Mart at 4310 Highway 6 N is set to reopen in September after a $3.5M remodel and a hiring push.