WalletHub’s 2026 ranking puts Texas in the lower third for working mothers, citing long workweeks, weak parental‑leave policies and gaps in childcare and leadership.

Houston police say a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in the 1400 block of Tidwell Road; detectives are asking anyone with video or tips to call 713-247-4072.

Houston City Council advanced dozens of traffic‑calming projects, including about 60 speed‑cushion installations to slow neighborhood speeding and improve pedestrian safety.

A Harris County deputy constable was arrested near Seguin and booked on public intoxication and unlawful carrying of a weapon, authorities say.

A Conroe man allegedly lied about a firearm at Conroe High to avoid a school-zone ticket, triggering a multi-agency response and a felony arrest.

Federal prosecutors say a Houston IT owner withheld $1.6M in payroll taxes and has been remanded to federal custody, authorities posted on April 28, 2026.

A 17-story, 275-room Holiday Inn Express/Staybridge Suites has opened at 1319 Texas Ave, bringing a fifth-floor pool deck and new retail near Minute Maid Park.

METRO opened a 24/7 Harrisburg police substation to boost patrols and speed response near Magnolia Park Transit Center in Houston's East End.

Peggy and Carl Sewell gave $10 million to launch MD Anderson's Center for Cellular Language Intelligence, a hub using spatial biology and AI to map tumor ecosystems.

Copenhagen-born Joe & the Juice is coming to Uptown Park for its first Texas outpost, with indoor and outdoor seating planned. The developer has not announced an opening date.

Three East End landmarks — a warehouse, an ironworks and a church — show how Houston’s Second Ward is being refashioned and who gains from the change.

A Magnolia man was sentenced to 30 years after authorities say he extorted more than 50 victims — some as young as 12 — into creating nude photos and videos.

Cloudy, muggy Wednesday with a 30% chance of afternoon storms and a strong cold front late Friday that brings heavy rain, gusts and a cooler weekend.