Federal filings show University of St. Thomas paid more than $941,000 in exit packages to departing staff while reporting multi‑year financial strains.

After seven years in EaDo, True Anomaly announced its Dallas Street taproom will close April 30, 2026. Owners cited nearby construction and plan a farewell event on April 26.

Spanish Flowers' seafood offshoot on North Freeway serves ceviche, oysters and a showy seafood molcajete with late‑night hours and a syrupy margarita flight. The concept blends Baja and Gulf Coast plates under a familiar Houston name.

Precinct 4 deputies found an adult male dead at a North Freeway hotel; EMS pronounced him deceased and detectives have opened an active investigation.

Two aggravated kidnapping charges against Houston YouTuber Corey Pritchett Jr. were dismissed Wednesday at the complaining witness's request, court records show.

Harris County's governing body met March 19 as fallout from Judge Lina Hidalgo's RodeoHouston confrontation continued. Commissioners signaled they would address the dispute while experts warned removal is difficult.

A new dessert-and-deli spot opened on Highway 6 in Hitchcock last weekend, serving banana pudding, cheesecake, shakes, soups and deli sandwiches.

County commissioners will hear Harris Health’s request to acquire nearly nine acres of Hermann Park for a Ben Taub tower, reigniting a fight over green space and flood risk.

Katy-based Academy plans to add 20–25 stores in fiscal 2026 after opening 24 locations last year. The chain has already named early sites.

Houston police are asking the public to identify a suspect in a Feb. 13 aggravated robbery on Village Gate Drive. Crime Stoppers may offer up to $5,000 for tips.

A Livingston Junior High teacher was hospitalized and later arrested after meth was found in a classroom; the district says students were not exposed and is cooperating with police.

Precinct 4 deputies say an adult male was detained after an armed disturbance on the 5900 block of FM 2920; the constable’s Facebook post says the suspect reportedly pointed a firearm and the investigation is ongoing.

HPD detectives are searching for a suspect after a man was beaten during an attempted robbery in southwest Houston. Authorities are asking for tips and footage.