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Burger-chan quietly opened a Heights location with a full bar, daily happy hour and expanded dinner hours. The Galleria flagship remains open.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Brett Jensen, who ran in the TX-8 Republican primary, was arrested Sunday and charged with assault-family violence for allegedly impeding his wife's breathing, per court records.
A Houston man was arrested after allegedly threatening worshippers at the city's Ismaili Center on Allen Parkway, court records say.
A Harris County murder defendant allegedly cut off his GPS anklet days before trial in a case tied to a 2023 fatal high‑speed crash. New felonies are now listed and a manhunt is underway.
Galveston police responded Monday night to an officer-involved shooting near Avenue O and 55th Street. The department said the officer was not injured and investigators remain on scene.
A Hotard coach and a van collided Monday on South Gulfway Drive in Port Arthur, killing four people who were in the van, authorities said.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy, muggy start with morning showers; multiple rounds of heavy storms could bring several inches and localized flooding later this week.
Precinct 4 says the suspect was arrested in the 12200 block of Cabo Blanco Court after a drone-assisted search. Deputies credited multiple agencies for the safe resolution.
With hurricane season looming and grocery prices rising, small, steady purchases can build a life‑saving kit. Practical, low‑cost steps and local Houston resources.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Marriott’s AC Hotel will add a 153‑room property to CityCentre Houston after construction financing closed. A ceremonial groundbreaking is now slated for the near term.
Community & Society in ...
A quick roundup from Hello Houston: a new District C councilmember, MFAH’s Berggruen show opens, and a major hospital settlement calls for a detransition clinic.
A 17-year-old was arrested and charged with capital murder after an April shooting on South Gessner that left two teens dead.
A high-speed crash on Irvington Boulevard left a 44-year-old driver dead and a passenger critically injured, according to Houston police.
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