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.

A La Marque man arrested early Sunday died after telling jail medical staff he had ingested cocaine, county officials say. It’s the second fatality at the Galveston County Jail this week.

Precinct 4 deputies say a swift response stopped a forced‑entry home burglary Monday; two suspects are charged.

Houston Rep. Al Green introduced a House resolution condemning President Trump’s deleted AI image that many said depicted him as Jesus. The symbolic filing escalates faith-based backlash into formal congressional record.

Seven people were injured after a reported explosion outside a mobile home on Libby Lane in Pearland; two suffered major burns and one person is in critical condition.

Sunny, warm and breezy early this week; a cold front Wednesday may bring scattered storms and isolated strong cells. Plan a backup for Wednesday evening.

A Liberty High junior was killed in a Sharpstown gas station shooting last week. HPD has released images of two persons of interest as family and classmates plan a vigil.

Who pays to rename Cesar Chavez Street? Usually the applicant, but City Council can waive fees or absorb sign costs — and Austin staff will report back on May 26.

A deadly crash on I‑45 northbound near FM‑517 in Galveston County killed at least one person and closed lanes during the Monday morning commute. Investigators and TxDOT crews remained on scene.

Galveston County is promising a heavy crackdown on Jeep Weekend next week, laying out tight beach rules and asking residents to house deputies.

House of Fries on Antoine Drive closed on Friday after 15 years. Owners Joe and Myriam Nabulsi said they are retiring and thanked customers in a Facebook post.

BaRupOn’s 701‑acre LAMP campus near Liberty aims to run on its own power and reuse stormwater, pledging to limit strain on local grids and aquifers.