A Honduran man in ICE custody died in a Houston hospital due to chronic heart issues. His death raises concerns about detainee healthcare in ICE facilities.

HISD’s plan to move on‑campus magnet and CTE classes into the Barbara Jordan Career Center set off heated meetings at Heights High and a delayed board vote. Parents warn bussing and program loss would hollow out neighborhood schools.

The Texas Department of Transportation rescheduled the I-45 North Houston Project, including bridge demolition and street closures. Detours and project updates are provided.

Fairstead paid $43.3M for Coolwood Oaks and will invest more than $14M to renovate 168 affordable homes in Houston, roughly $92K per unit.

A man was shot to death in Texas City; a suspect is charged with murder and held on $500,000 bond. Police seek public assistance in the investigation.

Tierra Atkins resisted arrest after a shoplifting report, biting two deputies and spitting on three. She was charged with theft and assaulting peace officers.

Construction starts popped back up in Far Southwest Houston in 2025, with developers breaking ground on speculative and grocery‑anchored projects. The move reflects broader metro demand but remains selective.

Galveston Police raided nine locations, including businesses and homes, in an illegal gambling operation crackdown, resulting in several arrests and the confiscation of gambling devices and money.

The NCA All‑Star Nationals will relocate to Houston for 2026–2028, bringing an estimated 65,000 people and a major downtown tourism boost. Venues include the GRB and Toyota Center.

A Montrose mainstay, The Phoenix will relocate to Richmond Avenue this summer after lease talks faltered; owners plan a phased reopening timed around the World Cup.

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a TRO against Samsung's ACR use in TVs, citing privacy concerns for Texans and potential Deceptive Trade Practices Act violations.

An 18-year-old woman was shot in Damon, Texas, and a 17-year-old male is detained. Deputies responded to a threat report and found the victim after hearing a gunshot. She's critically injured; the suspect's motive remains unclear.

Houston homicide detectives investigate the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in a parked vehicle on South Richey Street, with two suspects in all black sought.