A 79-year-old in Brenham watched as a pit bull mauled an 11‑lb terrier named Opie to death; police and animal control are investigating.

Court records show a former Aramark worker allegedly approached an 8‑year‑old in an NRG Stadium restroom during a Texans game; bond was set at $100,000.

A Business Journal review of Houston 311 records found thousands of street‑hazard reports closed as "resolved" between December 2024 and December 2025, often because responsibility was assigned elsewhere.

The ACS 2026 report shows a historic high in cancer survival rates, with 70% living at least five years post-diagnosis, and highlights the importance of continued research amid funding concerns and health disparities.

UT Austin’s McCombs School plans to house its Houston MBA in the former Marathon Oil tower at CityCentre, backed by about $13M in renovations to expand capacity.

Houston's weather this week includes cloudy skies, a chance of rain, and fluctuating temperatures, with a temporary warm-up and gusty winds expected by mid-week.

Vick's Texas BBQ has closed its FM 1488 spot and will stop regular service, owners say. The truck plans to continue catering private events.

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston is the first VA to deploy Intuitive's Da Vinci 5 robots, bringing haptic feedback and analytics to help reduce recovery times.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched a statewide probe into grocery misting of organic produce and is demanding that stores post signs and tell shoppers to rinse.

A driver was arrested after hitting vehicles and fleeing police. Identified as Casey Harris, he was charged with Evading and Fail to Stop and Render Aid, with a bond set at $90,000. He also had an active felony warrant.

Former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales is on trial, charged with child endangerment after the 2022 school shooting. His trial in Corpus Christi has reached day six.

Protests erupted nationwide after Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent, with local groups leading demonstrations, demanding accountability and justice in cities like Houston and Minneapolis.

Houston Police raided B Rabbit Nightclub, arresting three and issuing 32 citations for various violations including serving alcohol past legal hours. The club had previous safety issues and links to DWI crashes and assaults.