Michelle Wallace, ex-executive chef of Gatlin's BBQ, joins Bravo's "Top Chef" season 21, premiering March 20. She'll compete against 14 chefs in Wisconsin, showcasing her culinary skills on national TV.

The EPA has updated air pollution standards, reducing allowable soot levels, which may impact industrial development in Texas cities and is met with industry resistance.

A settlement may lead to lower electricity rate hikes than originally proposed by CenterPoint Energy in Houston, pending approval by Texas regulators.

Officers arrested Okeefe Pritchett after identifying him as a wanted felon during a traffic stop in Harris County, despite the vehicle not being stolen as suspected.

Coach Willie Fritz is implementing a new, local focus recruiting strategy at the University of Houston, aiming to improve the team by harnessing Texas talent.

Houston police investigate a decomposed body found on Fuqua Street, identity and cause of death remain undetermined pending autopsy results. Detectives seek public assistance.

Nando's Peri-Peri opens its second Houston location at LaCenterra in Katy, offering a menu of Portuguese-style flame-grilled chicken and eclectic South African decor.

Jersey Village is opening a new clubhouse and seeks local input to name its restaurant, with 275 name suggestions already made. Mayor Warren highlights its benefits for the community.

Nelson Velasquez was arrested and charged with DWI on FM 2920 Road after deputies found him with a BAC triple the legal limit. His bond was set at $100.

Nicolas Lopez Martinez was charged for a hit-and-run in Houston that resulted in Georgia Salas's death. He allegedly fled after hitting her with his Nissan Rogue.

Superintendent Mike Miles has introduced his "New Education System" reforms to HISD, facing mixed reaction from parents and staff with a deadline for schools to decide on their participation.

Houston man charged with harassment and making a terroristic threat for sending over 2,000 emails to neighbors.

Attorney Mason Herring accepted a plea deal in a case where he was accused of putting an abortion-inducing drug in his wife's drink, resulting in 180 days jail plus probation.