A 71-year-old Bacliff man was ordered to more than 15 years in federal prison after investigators found thousands of child sexual abuse images and videos.

A Houston‑area Rapid Innovation Lab in Webster will test human‑systems mockups for Nyx as The Exploration Co. pushes toward crewed missions to space stations.

Gov. Abbott ordered a probe of Mission Regional after viral ads and an international site promoted "birth packages" aimed at foreign mothers.

HPD released surveillance stills after a May 25 gas-station robbery on Jensen Drive. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

A yellow Barnacle device is immobilizing cars at Pier 19 until drivers pay a fine and deposit.

ICE agents surrounded a Spring home Wednesday morning after a man barricaded himself; a man emerged and was detained midmorning.

DOE and AEP say up to $3.26B will fund transmission rebuilds in Texas, aiming to improve reliability and cut costs for households and businesses.

Sugar Land approved a $1.3M incentive for DeliverIt Group's planned $11.85M sterile‑injectable manufacturing facility, adding local life‑science capacity.

With 30‑year rates near 6.4%, some Houston buyers are choosing 5/1 ARMs to lower early payments — but experts warn to read the fine print.

Peachwave plans a 'Coming Soon' self‑serve frozen‑yogurt shop at 4019 Pitts Road in Katy, expected to open in July with rotating flavors and a full toppings bar.

A driver died after a yellow Camaro struck a light pole and caught fire on the Eastex feeder in north Houston. Deputies are investigating speed, alcohol and possible racing.

A brief campaign stop at Mikki’s Soul Food Café in Third Ward left Black leaders calling for real listening sessions as the Texas Senate race tightens.

Clover Playground & Cafe opened May 15 in Sugar Land, offering three-hour open-play sessions, private parties and a kid-friendly cafe.