Abbott rolled out state grants for military communities while Gina Hinojosa warned Corpus Christi residents about water reliability, putting infrastructure center stage in the governor’s race.

LULAC and Common Cause sued in federal court Thursday, saying Texas used DHS’ SAVE tool to flag and purge naturalized voters in ways that violate federal law.

Houston-based Airi Ramen has leased a Manor Crossing spot; filings show a mid‑June start and a roughly $400K build‑out. The chain lists multiple Houston locations.

MetroNational bought M‑K‑T in the Heights, taking ownership of the 600 N. Shepherd Drive mixed‑use complex and moving beyond its west‑Houston base. The deal was reported by the Houston Business Journal.

The CPSC and Vive Health recalled about 122,000 adult bed rails after two entrapment deaths; owners should stop using affected models and follow Vive Health's refund steps.

A juvenile bicyclist was struck Thursday night on Fairfield Place Drive and taken to a local hospital. Precinct 4 deputies are investigating.

Michael Brown, 22, died after being ejected from a Jeep in a Port Aransas crash following a viral video. Authorities say the Jeep's driver was arrested for DWI.

HISD's board approved contracts allowing nonprofits to manage four A‑rated high schools, shifting daily control while the campuses remain part of the district.

Police found a driver dead after a crash on the 12400 block of Woodforest Boulevard; the vehicle was riddled with bullet holes, investigators say.

A mother and her 9-month-old were hospitalized after their sedan was struck on I-10 east at the San Jacinto River; the infant was reported critical but stable, deputies said.

An HPD officer suffered minor injuries after a shooting in the 1400 block of Amarillo Street; police say the case is under active investigation.

Fraudsters are calling Harris County residents, posing as deputies and demanding immediate payments, the constable's office warns. Officials say hang up, don’t send money and report suspicious calls.

Sunny and warm Friday (high ~86°F). A late Friday‑night front cools the weekend and could bring gusty NE winds offshore.