A large tire‑shop fire near Greenspoint sent thick black smoke across north Houston on Thursday as multiple HFD units battled flames that fed on stacked tires.

Saigon Cafe has opened in Humble's The Groves, serving pho, bánh mì, vermicelli and Vietnamese coffee plus milk‑tea and boba.

A state raid at The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock has reignited questions about how Texas poker rooms use a narrow private‑club defense to stay open. Regulators are now testing that legal seam.

Harris County's governing body met March 19 as fallout from Judge Lina Hidalgo's RodeoHouston confrontation continued. Commissioners signaled they would address the dispute while experts warned removal is difficult.

A new dessert-and-deli spot opened on Highway 6 in Hitchcock last weekend, serving banana pudding, cheesecake, shakes, soups and deli sandwiches.

A reported shooting on Galveston’s west end turned into a chase down FM 3005 that ended near Jamaica Beach, leaving one dead and another hospitalized.

A resurfaced clip of James Talarico saying his campaign "became a non‑meat campaign" drew swift criticism from Ted Cruz, John Cornyn and other GOP leaders.

A 36-year-old man was found dead Thursday in a field along Harrington Street in Houston. Investigators said there were no obvious signs of trauma and autopsy results are pending.

Daikin Park will add Evolv Gen2 scanners and the autonomous eXpedite bag scanner, promising faster entry lines and renewed privacy questions.

A Feb. 27 close call between an American Airlines jet and a police helicopter near San Antonio prompted the FAA to stop using 'visual separation' for helicopters in busy airspace.

County commissioners will hear Harris Health’s request to acquire nearly nine acres of Hermann Park for a Ben Taub tower, reigniting a fight over green space and flood risk.

Katy-based Academy plans to add 20–25 stores in fiscal 2026 after opening 24 locations last year. The chain has already named early sites.

Houston police are asking the public to identify a suspect in a Feb. 13 aggravated robbery on Village Gate Drive. Crime Stoppers may offer up to $5,000 for tips.