Galveston County’s commissioners voted 5‑0 to adopt a new precinct map that officials say improves alignment and efficiency, but residents warn it will dilute Black and Latino voting power.

Houston bakery Common Bond opened its first airport location at Hobby Airport as the terminal's multi‑phase dining overhaul nears completion. The shop joins other local names across the concourse.

A 61-year-old woman was found dead Friday at 577 W. Rittenhouse; HPD homicide detectives are investigating and an autopsy is pending.

VanVleet opted in and Houston now sits about $21.5M under the first apron — here’s how the Rockets can use that space as free agency opens.

The Audrey is bringing its Audrey Hepburn–inspired dining to Post Oak this summer with a 5,480‑sq‑ft Aspire Post Oak location, private dining and classic dishes.

A woman was shot on the 2000 block of Congress Street Sunday; the suspect fled and police are investigating. HPD is asking witnesses to come forward.

Mid-90s heat with heat index above 100°F and a high rip current risk at the coast. Cooling centers and safety tips included.

Precinct 4 says deputies arrested a suspect after an alleged terroristic threat in the 24700 block of E Burnaby Circle. Booking details were not released in the first post.

An adult man was found with a possible gunshot wound inside a vehicle Sunday on the 1100 block of Freeport; HCSO says homicide and CSI teams are investigating.

A driver died after veering into the wrong lane and crashing on Old Humble Road near FM 1960, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says.

A suspect was arrested Saturday in the 300 block of Airtex Drive after Precinct 4 posted a live alert that listed terroristic threat and interference with an emergency request. Investigation is ongoing.

Montgomery County has its first confirmed human West Nile case of 2026 — a woman in her 50s diagnosed with neuroinvasive disease. Officials urge residents to take mosquito precautions.

A woman was killed after her car struck a stalled 18-wheeler on the westbound Loop 610 near Kirby Drive; Houston police say the truck driver was uninjured.