The National Park Service says the Astrodome meets criteria for National Historic Landmark consideration, renewing debate over preservation and reuse as the dome turns 61.

City officials announced a $180M renovation for Toyota Center, with Texas providing $95M and Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta covering the balance. The work includes seat and suite upgrades ahead of major events.

The University of Houston has begun demolishing its 1941 Technology Annex to make room for a multi‑disciplinary Innovation Hub that will house makerspaces, labs and entrepreneurship programs. Filings show a roughly 78,000‑square‑foot project with work running into 2028.

The Texans exercised fifth‑year options on C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., keeping both under contract through 2027 and setting up an Anderson extension as the big offseason storyline. Stroud gets a guaranteed season to rebuild after a turnover‑filled playoff finish.

Deputies responded after neighbors reported 10–15 shots near Swiftbrook Drive in Humble. Shell casings and a damaged vehicle were found while detectives canvass the area.

An AI‑driven two‑hour academic block at Houston’s Bennett School is drawing criticism as Texas voucher funds become available. Supporters tout personalized gains; teachers say two hours isn’t enough.

A Corpus Christi man was sentenced to 36 months after prosecutors say he tried to smuggle two people by posing a fishing run along the Intracoastal Waterway.

A Nederland man was arrested after investigators say dozens of child‑sex files were found and an affidavit alleges he described fantasies about harming infants.

Deputies say a driver who struck multiple vehicles fled a north Houston neighborhood and was found hiding in a front yard after a brief foot pursuit; bond set at $300.

Houston recorded 300 traffic deaths in 2025 — a dip from 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels, with pedestrians making up a large share of victims. Officials are pairing enforcement with redesigns.

Warm, muggy Wednesday with highs near 79°F. Rain chances increase late week; beaches could see strong rip currents.

Home baker Ally Barrera is opening Sweet Bee Bakehouse’s first storefront in Pearland with a Saturday morning grand opening featuring free cake, photo ops and pastries.

Hunter Brown was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right-shoulder strain and shut down from throwing for weeks. The Astros placed him on the 15-day IL as the club reshuffles its rotation.