Houston debuted a Patrol Support Unit equipped with drones, breaching tools and less‑lethal gear to back up patrol officers during complicated calls. The team is already working evening shifts and officials say they plan to expand coverage.

A campus parking dispute turned violent on April 6 when a man allegedly waved a machete and took a visitor’s spot; court records name a suspect and a warrant has been issued.

Willowbrook Mall will require visitors 17 and younger to be accompanied by adults after 2 p.m. on May 2 and May 9 amid concerns about social-media-organized gatherings.

A Mexico City–inspired cocktail bar from the Melrose team opens this Monday in Montrose, pairing omakase mixology with dishes from Michelin‑starred chef Emmanuel Chavez.

Spring Branch ISD is considering closing Northbrook Middle as enrollment falls and the district tries to close a roughly $24 million gap; meetings are set in early May.

Spectators Bar & Grill is coming to 25140 Kingsland Blvd in Katy, replacing Scholars & Scoundrels and aiming for a mid‑May to June 2026 opening.

UT flagged safety shortfalls and ordered most of KUT’s inaugural festival off campus, forcing a last‑minute move to two East Austin venues and refunds for paid badges. The dispute has wound into a sharp exchange between the station and university lawyers.

A ground stop at Houston's Bush (IAH) on April 30 has frozen inbound flights; average delays near 1 hour 44 minutes.

Susan Wright, paroled in 2020 after serving 16 years for the 2003 killing of her husband, was arrested in Harris County on a hit‑and‑run charge, court records show.

A Cy‑Fair ISD behavioral specialist faces a felony charge after a non‑verbal student at the Carlton Center suffered a medical emergency and later died.

Flood Watch in effect Friday with heavy downpours and gusty northeast winds. Expect street flooding and hazardous coastal seas.

Washington, D.C.-born cafe Toastique has filed permits for new Dallas and Beaumont locations as the chain continues its franchise-driven Texas rollout. Construction timelines are listed in recent filings but no official opening dates have been announced.

Nine original Founding‑era documents arrive at HMNS May 8–25. Free entry but expect long lines and timed tickets.