Houston pediatricians warn drownings can be fast and silent as Memorial Day approaches. They stress swim lessons, barriers and close, attentive supervision.

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.

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.

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.

Light rain and gusty storms returned Wednesday morning across Houston. More rounds of heavy rain and a growing flood risk are expected into the holiday weekend.

An FAA ground stop briefly held inbound flights at Houston’s Bush Airport after a disabled aircraft blocked a runway; aerial footage showed an emergency response and the plane was towed. Travelers were urged to check flight status as airlines worked to clear the tarmac.

Two Lamborghinis collided on the SH‑99 feeder at Jack Road near the Grand Parkway; one car caught fire but firefighters reported no injuries.

An anonymous tip led HPD to a parking lot at Fidelity and Delaware, where a man in his 70s was found shot and later died. Homicide detectives are investigating.