A Texas teenager was arrested for fraudulently charging McDonald's customers twice using a personal device. He managed to accumulate about $700 through the scam before getting caught. He has since posted bond.

Houston-born Gyro Republic announced nine new Texas restaurants for 2026, with a heavy push into Austin and franchise opportunities on the table.

Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting at a shopping center near Kilkenny Drive and Cullen Boulevard; officials have released few details and no arrests have been announced.

Law enforcement in Harris County arrested Ferron Rushion on a drug-related warrant thanks to a tip, setting a $15,000 bond, which was shared via social media.

ERCOT is changing its process to connect new large energy users to Texas' grid, using a batch study approach for efficiency and transparency amid a surge of requests.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion deeming DEI programs unconstitutional, possibly affecting private businesses and reversing a stance from 1999.

A suspect was arrested in Harris County for possessing illegal firearms and marijuana after authorities investigated a suspicious vehicle parked on Pine Run Drive.

A Texas jury convicted Sarah Hartsfield of murdering her husband with insulin, influenced by evidence including her setting herself as the Apple Legacy Contact and message activity during the incident.

Grant Pinkerton’s barbecue is opening an Upper Kirby spot on Jan. 20 with whole‑hog service, retro neon and an expanded menu. The new location revives the old 59 Diner footprint.

After Gulf Coast's closures, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas says consolidation, donors and telehealth will keep essential care in Houston. Leaders cast the merger as a lifeline amid sustained political pressure.

The Pointe at Bayou Bend affordable housing complex in Houston is now leasing after clearing environmental concerns and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality deemed the area safe.

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has opened a new Fulshear shop with a drive‑thru and island‑style menu. The move marks the brand's third Greater Houston location.

A man in Harris County was critically injured in an early morning shooting and was airlifted to the hospital. The assailant remains at large, and authorities continue to investigate.