Einstein Bros. listed a Manvel Town Center location; a Texas permit filing shows work starting July 3, 2026 and scheduled to finish in July 2027.

7 Brew will open a drive‑thru at 3200 TX‑35 in Alvin late this November, bringing dessert-style 'Seven Originals' and heavy customization to the TX‑35 loop.

Primark will open a nearly 30,000‑sq‑ft store at Willowbrook Mall on July 16, occupying part of the old Sears and adding jobs for the area.

About 13,500 Amana window and through‑the‑wall units were recalled over a fire and burn hazard; owners should stop using affected machines and follow the refund instructions.

United will fly nonstop from Houston to Cartagena starting Dec. 17, 2026 — four weekly 737 flights with seatback screens and planned Starlink Wi‑Fi. The route links IAH to Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

A pre‑dawn two‑alarm blaze near Westridge and Main led to at least 20 rescues and one person detained as investigators probe the cause.

Ken Paxton says the deal returns nearly $34 million after alleging AstraZeneca used nurses and support programs to steer Medicaid prescriptions. The state says the settlement will repay tainted Medicaid claims.

A Houston church canceled a July 4 welcome after records showed a pastor convicted in a 2017 child‑sex sting was granted parole and is due to be released June 30.

Harris County deputies say a man was arrested on three felony counts of possessing child sexual exploitation material; prosecutors accepted the charges. Investigators report additional illicit files were found during forensic exams.

State filings show H-E-B will build a 124,970‑sq‑ft, $45M store with a fuel station and car wash at Valley Ranch in New Caney.

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.

Brooklyn Pizzeria opened a Fulshear‑area spot at 9111 FM 723 on June 25, bringing its New York‑style pies and scratch‑made Italian dishes to Richmond. The move expands the chain’s suburban footprint.

Canada will face Morocco at Houston Stadium on Saturday, July 4 after Morocco’s penalty win over the Netherlands. Houston is braced for heavy crowds and extra security.