Muggy morning with spotty showers possible and highs near 86°F. Heat will build this week while Gulf beaches face a high rip‑current risk.

Simone Biles revealed she was hospitalized this week and said she "almost died." The Houston native is resting and will explain more later.

A previously undisclosed training accident off Texas left a Romanian naval officer with partial loss of fingers. New reporting raises safety questions about Shield AI’s V‑BAT drone.

The Hardy Toll Road southbound exit ramp to Beltway 8 reopened after deputies completed a fatal-incident investigation in the 15400 block of East Hardy Road.

Houston Methodist Willowbrook’s OB-GYN residency launched last summer with five inaugural residents and is preparing a second cohort as it scales up to meet local need. Faculty and trainees say the small program has accelerated hands-on training and leadership responsibilities.

Tenants at Pecan Village Apartments in Wharton say days without power during a heat spell have left seniors sleeping on cots while crews work to restore electricity.

Arwa Coffee has filed state buildout records for two Houston‑area locations, targeting late‑September completion and fall openings.

Midday storms are likely Saturday, June 6, with heavy downpours and localized flooding possible, especially near and south of I‑10.

Chimac is taking over the former Krab Queenz space on Westheimer in Westchase. Owners say construction is underway and a 2026 opening is planned.

Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Texas filed 285 immigration-related cases in one week, with many charges tied to reentry and human smuggling. The filings add pressure to local courts and detention systems.

A man in a wheelchair was struck and killed on Reed Road in Sunnyside; HPD is searching for a silver Mazda and asking the public for tips.

A Saharan dust plume moved into Texas on June 5, 2026, bringing hazy skies, vivid sunsets and a higher risk of breathing trouble for people with asthma or COPD. Check local AQI and follow health guidance.

Sugar Land pledged $2.5M to become an Official Houston World Cup Host City Supporter, opening the region’s first FIFA shop and planning watch parties and volunteer operations. City leaders say the investment is meant to capture spillover visitors from Houston’s matches.