Advanced DNA sequencing and forensic genealogy point to Allen Wayne Mosley in the 1988 Silsbee killing of Caroline Bolen, law enforcement says.

Kendell Gaulden was jailed in Houston after an April 17 fight in which police say he pistol‑whipped a woman and attempted to shoot rapper Dedrick 'Lil Dump' Wright.

Final tallies in Texas City gave seats to several police-union-backed candidates, a shift that could shape upcoming contract talks.

7 Brew is planning a roughly 550‑sq‑ft drive‑thru at the former Sonic on De Zavala Road, with construction slated for July as part of a wider Texas buildout.

Deputies say 30-year-old Logan Box threatened a neighbor with a hammer in Spring; he was arrested, charged with aggravated assault and accused of possessing a stolen motorcycle.

Three newcomers won Katy ISD trustee races in contests with no incumbents; the new members are set to be sworn in at the May 11 board meeting.

MetroNational has acquired The Moran CITYCENTRE hotel in west Houston; terms were undisclosed and Columbus‑based Rockbridge provided backing. The deal expands the firm’s local hospitality holdings.

A longtime Westheimer Chacho's quietly closed with a sign blaming a lost lease, leaving a diminished late‑night option. Investor litigation earlier this year has raised questions about the chain.

Resilient Structures opened a Humble composite‑pole plant last week, promising 200+ jobs now and room to expand as production lines are added. The move ties to a CenterPoint supply deal and broader grid‑hardening plans.

Local reporting and internal CBP tallies show a steep fall in “known gotaways” — migrants who evade capture — from 2023 highs, but experts caution the metric is an estimate. The shift could reshape enforcement if confirmed.

A motorcyclist died May 3 after a crash at 4400 North Freeway in Houston; police say speed may have been a factor.

Leaked HISD drafts propose specialty campuses for some students with disabilities, sparking parent alarm about segregation and disruption. District leaders say the change would centralize expertise and cap caseloads.

A leaked Hotel Daphne webpage revealed the menu and hours for Bar Daphne, the Heights hotel's new neighborhood bar, which quietly opened Monday. The preview lists cocktails, zero‑proof options and shareable bar bites.