NRG switched on a TEF‑backed expansion at the T.H. Wharton plant on June 10, adding roughly 415 MW of fast‑start capacity to the Houston grid. The project used state financing and is the first of several TEF builds.

Harris County detectives say a May 13 search uncovered digital files tied to alleged child sexual abuse material; a man was arrested June 9 and booked into jail.

A man was killed Tuesday night at an apartment complex on West Little York; deputies say a former roommate was detained.

The Oaks Restaurant & Bar opened May 22 at 829 S. Mason Road in Katy, serving a mix of Reuben, empanadas, pizza and Filipino sisig alongside a wine membership. The spot adds brunch, happy hour and private-tasting offerings to the Mason Road dining scene.

The SEC says a Cypress resident raised $12.3M from about 150 investors with fake AI trading bots and bogus protections, then misused the funds.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a probe into FIFA after fans said premium World Cup seats were reassigned. The investigation will look at possible violations of state consumer law.

Graze Craze opened June 8 at Pearland’s Shadow Creek Center, offering curated charcuterie boards, picnic boxes and catering just in time for summer. Owners plan workshops and wine-pairings.

A visitor damaged a painting in Clarence Heyward’s EDEN at the Houston Museum of African American Culture; the museum removed the work and filed a police report.

Harris County Precinct 4 warns residents that 'ghost tapping' contactless-payment scams are appearing in crowds. Officials urge people to enable bank alerts and check statements.

A $17M Bloomberg investment will fund Gulf Coast TradeUp Careers at Houston City College, expanding apprenticeships and employer-linked training across the region.

Partners Real Estate closed three industrial sales across Greater Houston totaling about 113,272 sq ft, including a 10‑year NNN sale‑leaseback in New Caney.

Pho 77 from the owners of Biff’s opened in Cypress with a lion dance and opening specials, serving pho, banh mi, rice noodles and boba. Locals now have another full-service Vietnamese option on Greenhouse Road.

A shooting on Aldine Westfield Drive left one person dead and another hospitalized in Spring; deputies with Precinct 4 are investigating.