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.

Precinct 4 deputies say they arrested a man wanted for aggravated assault and alleged unlawful firearm possession during a warrant on Northam Drive. The office posted photos and said the suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Houston rallied from 21 down to beat Phoenix 119-105, keyed by Amen Thompson's 22-11-8 and a 65.2% fourth-quarter surge.

Golden Chick opened at 11418 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E. this week, the latest expansion for the Texas-born chain in the Houston suburbs. The new outpost joins other recent metro openings and planned builds.

OHT Partners has started construction on a 396‑unit Lenox‑branded complex at 19615 Park Row Blvd in West Houston, promising resort‑style amenities and one‑ and two‑bedroom units.

A Guatemalan defendant in U.S. custody admitted involvement in the deadly 2021 Chiapas migrant‑truck crash, prosecutors say.

A Midtown drainage and repaving project on Austin Street is behind schedule and roughly $1.6 million over its original budget, with the protected bike lane pared back to paint-only.

Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Krysten Ritter and Wilson Bethel will appear at Comicpalooza May 22–24 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

A fatal crash closed I‑45 in the Spring area, blocking main lanes between Spring Cypress and Cypresswood and causing major delays.