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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.

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.

Comadre Panadería and Paprika ATX landed spots on Texas Monthly's 25 Best New(ish) Taquerias list, bringing two local favorites into a statewide roundup of taco talent.

A 26-year-old was arrested in Harris County after allegedly spitting on deputies and setting a mask on fire inside a patrol car, authorities say.

Two skateboarders altered Tin Roof BBQ's marquee overnight in Atascocita with a vulgar, discriminatory message. The Webber family removed it and says they'll press charges.

A man was found stabbed inside a vehicle in a Midtown parking garage on Sunday. HPD's Homicide Division is investigating while officials complete next-of-kin notification.

An undercover sting in League City netted more than 120 kilograms of suspected prescription drugs and the arrest of two men, investigators say.

A celebrated Woodlands High School wrestling coach resigned amid allegations of grooming and explicit communications; police and a high‑profile Houston law firm say they are investigating.

Fulshear’s 77441, Katy’s 77493 and Richmond’s 77407 landed on RentCafe’s top-50 list after a decade of heavy building. The rankings highlight where west Houston has added the most housing.

Zio Al's, the late‑night pizza chain, is headed to Metropark Square in Shenandoah. The chain will occupy a former jewelry storefront; opening date is TBD.