Houston advocates want lawmakers to narrow a public‑records loophole they say lets true‑crime creators obtain graphic murder evidence and re‑publish it online.

An elderly man was struck and killed on Airline Drive Wednesday night; police say a silver or white SUV or pickup fled the scene and may be missing a driver's‑side mirror.

A Victoria pizzeria and meat market announced they will close in late June and early July as owners blame rising ingredient costs and chain competition.

Common Bond’s new Spring location pairs a sit‑down bistro with a drive‑thru, bringing pastries and an all‑day menu to Kuykendahl. Grand‑opening perks and loyalty deals sweeten the debut.

Sunny, muggy afternoons with highs near 93°F and heat-index values near 100–102°F. Cooling centers are available across the city.

Bodycam shows a May 21 stop off I‑45 escalate into the arrest of a Conroe woman who repeatedly pleaded she was scared and asked for a female officer.

A federal jury convicted 45-year-old Michael Harkless after prosecutors say devices seized from his Clear Lake Shores home contained nearly 2,000 images and 14 videos.

SWAT and Patrol Support officers entered a hotel room in southeast Houston and rescued a woman after police say she was being held against her will; a man faces unlawful restraint charges.

Kayne Anderson has recapitalized a five-property Tradition Senior Living portfolio across Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston, adding institutional capital while Tradition stays on as operator.

Australian group‑training brand Fitstop signed a multi‑site deal to open four Houston studios, starting with a Memorial Drive location and a VIP waitlist. The expansion makes Texas Fitstop’s third U.S. market.

The Dakota East Side Ice House will close Aug. 9 after owner Kent Oliver declines to renew the lease. The East Side staple will mark its final weeks with events and gatherings.

A sailor‑themed dive has landed on Kuykendahl in Tomball, offering burgers, weekly steak nights and pledging $1 per customer visits to local charities.

A 26-year-old man is in custody after a double shooting on 9th Avenue North that killed a 25-year-old woman and wounded another, police say.