Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands and other teams bound for NRG Stadium play friendlies March 26–31 — a first look ahead of Houston’s World Cup matches.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a new Senate Select Committee on Religious Liberty, naming Phil King chair and Angela Paxton vice-chair as he continues to chair Trump's federal panel. Critics point to the panel's partisan mix and pending lawsuits.

Two Houston residents received 162‑month federal sentences after authorities found nearly 133 kilograms of crystal meth during a drug investigation.

The Houstonian finished a refresh of its conference center, adding handcrafted boardrooms, a Mesquite Room bar and a 6,634‑square‑foot Grande Ballroom.

Verde Clean Fuels has named a new CEO and is exploring a possible sale as it pivots from building plants to licensing and slashes operating costs.

Southern Land Company will break ground on a two‑acre mixed‑use project at 2811 Kirby Drive, adding a 37‑story residential tower, office space and retail to Upper Kirby.

Harris County deputies found an adult man shot in the 1900 block of McAulty Road; CSI and homicide detectives are investigating. Officials have released few details.

Bryan Adams will bring his Roll With The Punches tour to Moody Center on July 28 with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo. Presales start Tuesday; public sale Friday.

A 36‑year‑old Arizona man was arrested after a Prairie View A&M student says he held a gun to her head and raped her during spring break in Midtown Houston. Police say she escaped and his arrest followed a short chase.

Old speeches and social posts are back in play as Republicans mine James Talarico’s record on prisons and crime ahead of a tight Texas Senate race.

TotalEnergies and the Department of the Interior signed a CERAWeek deal shifting roughly $920M from East Coast offshore wind into Texas LNG and Gulf oil projects.

A 25‑year‑old Hemphill man was arrested after authorities say he shot at a customer in a bank drive‑thru and later aimed a rifle at officers; no one was hurt.

Fidelis plans a 280,000-square-foot shopping center near the future Grand Parkway and FM 517 in Alvin, with groundbreaking expected in early 2027. The project targets apparel, dining and convenience retail.