A man was struck and killed on Houston’s East Freeway early Tuesday; Harris County deputies say the driver later contacted authorities while investigators probe the scene.

Authorities arrested Retrice Webb after deputies found three children living amid roaches, spoiled food and decomposing animal carcasses in a Spring home.

A mother in Alief says a low-hanging fiber cable struck her child and neighbors are demanding telecom crews and the city secure the lines. Residents say repairs have been slow and responsibility is unclear.

Lincoln Property Co. is moving ahead with The Arc at the Ion District, a Rice‑anchored lab and office project, but construction financing is still unresolved.

Pluckers Wing Bar plans a 9,050‑sq‑ft restaurant at 6931 Garth Rd in Baytown; state records show construction starting June 1, 2026 and wrapping Jan. 31, 2027.

Precinct 4 deputies say a man who fired at a construction worker on Spring Stuebner Road was captured after a brief manhunt and charged with deadly conduct.

Video shows a RodeoHouston bull stepping on a rider multiple times during Monday night's round; the competitor was identified as Tyler Taylor. The clip has been replayed by local outlets.

Two people with gunshot wounds pulled into NRG Park on Monday and were taken to hospitals. Houston police say the shooting occurred off rodeo property and are investigating.

Two 16-year-olds have been arrested and charged in the Dec. 26 shooting that killed 18-year-old Michael Spivey in the 17300 block of Edsall Drive, authorities say.

Law‑enforcement sources say Rep. Gene Wu’s son displayed a hard‑plastic knife at a Houston private school on March 6; staff confiscated the object and DPS was notified.

Van Leeuwen is opening a new Heights scoop shop at The Swift BLDG; state filings show work starting June 1 with a targeted Sept. 1, 2026 completion.

Sugar Land and Missouri City recorded 203 home sales in February while medians eased across most ZIP codes.

A federal judge sentenced Jaime Christian Flores to 18 years after prosecutors say he distributed thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse material and exchanged explicit messages with a minor.