A spat over a “California transplant” barb has Ken Paxton accusing James Talarico of insulting military families, injecting fresh drama into the tight Texas Senate race.

Cooking Girl will open its 11th location at Grogan's Mill Village Center in late July, bringing Szechuan specialties to The Woodlands neighborhood.

A Bexar County judge has ordered CPS Energy to pay nearly $400M to two pipeline subsidiaries for gas bought during the February 2021 storm, a decision that could prompt appeals and affect customer bills.

Mental Health America of Greater Houston has expanded its Care Connect search and helpline statewide, pairing a vetted provider directory with bilingual navigation and free sessions for eligible Texans.

A Heights retail plaza at 2400 N. Shepherd Drive sold to New York REIT Curbline after multiple full‑price offers, with the purchase price undisclosed. The small, grocery‑adjacent center drew competitive interest from buyers.

The Yemeni Bean, a new coffee shop serving Yemeni‑style coffee and pastries, is slated for 16803 Stuebner Airline Road in Spring; opening date is TBD.

Two suspected drunk drivers were arrested after colliding with Harris County Precinct 5 patrol vehicles at a westbound I‑10 closure near Westgreen Boulevard. One motorist faces a felony DWI enhancement.

An overnight fire at the Deluxe Inn in south‑central Houston sent two people to hospitals and displaced guests early Monday. Crews say the blaze started in a first‑floor room.

A car fire spread into a northwest Houston laundromat late Sunday, forcing customers to evacuate; officials say no injuries were reported.

A woman and toddler were pulled from a Spring Lakes pond Sunday; one was pronounced dead and detectives are investigating.

Organizers paused entry to Houston's FIFA Fan Festival after the EaDo site hit its 7,500-person limit and Shell Energy Stadium sold out of free seats. Fans were steered to nearby EaDo venues.

Three children were found safe after a carjacking in Aldine; deputies detained a suspect. Investigators are working to determine what happened.

Highs near 96°F Monday with heat-index readings above 105°F. Spotty afternoon storms possible but cooling will be limited.