Prime Bazaar will open a halal supermarket with a butcher counter in Sugar Land's Riverstone District in March.

Dr. Theresa Tran blends emergency‑room experience with health‑policy expertise as Houston’s public‑health director, prioritizing equity, data and readiness. City leaders say her clinical background will shape vaccine and neighborhood programs.

The NCAA South Regional — Sweet 16 and Elite Eight — will be at Toyota Center on March 26 and 28, with Rice University as host and tickets on sale.

Harris County deputies ran an active attack drill at District 249 Bar & Grill in Tomball; officials say the exercise posed no threat to the community.

A bicyclist was struck and killed Sunday night on West Airport Road just west of Hillcroft; police are canvassing the area for surveillance and dash-cam video.

A Houston teacher says she lost $1,000 after a caller convinced her to use a Bitcoin ATM. Officials warn the scams are rising and outline steps to report fraud.

Dense morning fog cut visibility across Houston on Monday. Expect sunnier, warm afternoons and a slight midweek shower chance.

Splendora Police say their interdiction unit relayed intelligence that led a neighboring state's officers to seize about 361 pounds of meth. Officials credited inter‑agency coordination.

Dense fog is cutting visibility across the Houston metro this morning; expect slower commutes and mid-morning clearing.

Clear, mild Saturday with highs near 73°F. Patchy morning fog and a chance of storms Tuesday.

A juvenile accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to 10 years in the 2024 killing of coach Ivan Ramirez. His children have taken over the Texas Magic program and are keeping his coaching legacy alive.

A barricaded suspect identified as Gary Cooper prompted a SWAT standoff in San Leon Friday; authorities urged people to avoid the East Bayshore area.

Liberty County commissioners approved plans for a 600-bed, expandable jail after safety failures and years of overcrowding. Officials estimate the project will cost about $100 million.