McAllen International Airport is planning a roughly $180M terminal overhaul to add gates, expand TSA and build parking as passenger traffic strains the 1990s terminal.

Klein Oak is mourning after senior Kenrik Kabano and his mother were killed in a crash on I‑45 near Madisonville. A community fundraiser has raised more than $59,000.

Prosecutors dismissed a 2023 murder charge after a key witness gave new, conflicting statements; the accused was released from jail on April 17.

ICE Houston says a two‑week sweep led to 277 arrests, including murderers, child predators and gang members, as the city rewrote its policy on cooperating with federal immigration agents.

Two 10‑megawatt data‑center sites proposed for Matagorda County have sparked a petition and local protests over water, wildlife and electricity use. County leaders say tax revenue will follow.

DPS says a smuggling chase in South Texas ended with a bailout, the driver arrested and K‑9 Bona tracking other suspects as part of Operation Lone Star 2.0.

Precinct 4’s Mark Herman posted photos and a note about the 2014 Leaflet Lane killings that left six family members dead and Cassidy Stay the lone survivor.

PrimoHoagies has closed its Washington Avenue and Copperfield Houston locations, leaving the Washington storefront dark while the chain touts more units in development.

A man in his 30s was shot and later died after someone with a rifle opened fire at his car near Laura Koppe Road and Bertwood Street, HPD says.

Harris County marked the anniversary of Detective John Coddou’s line‑of‑duty death; he was struck while helping at a Grand Parkway crash on April 23, 2024.

An appeals court found Adrian Garcia's Gulf Coast Protection District appointment void but ruled he need not resign; challengers say they will appeal to the Texas Supreme Court.

D'Alba has brought its Heights‑style menu—balloon bread, wood‑fired pizzas and a wagyu burger—to Magnolia, leaning on Texas‑sourced ingredients and a weekday $1 oyster happy hour. The new outpost aims to replicate the Garden Oaks formula for suburban diners.

Congregation Beth Israel and The Shlenker School closed April 22 after possible threats; the Jewish Federation and law enforcement say the situation is under investigation.