A man was killed early Tuesday after being struck on U.S. Highway 90 in the 12900 block; Houston police say the driver remained and showed no signs of impairment.

A Pasadena man was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to exchanging child sexual abuse material online; prosecutors say HSI and local deputies led the probe.

A UT white paper finds data centers could use up to 9% of Texas’ water by 2040, complicating planning as drought and a $174B price tag loom.

A new Education Scorecard finds Texas lagging in post‑COVID academic growth; a handful of districts rebounded while many middle‑poverty systems still trail. Experts urge targeted state support now that federal relief is gone.

Harris County deputies say they found an adult woman dead at 905 Cypress Station Drive; CSI and homicide detectives are investigating. Authorities released few details.

Deputies with Precinct 4 joined local firefighters at an attic blaze on Dew Wood Lane in Spring; residents were urged to avoid the area while crews worked.

HISD's state-appointed board is moving to negotiate direct- or guaranteed-admission agreements with UT‑Austin and three San Antonio universities to boost college enrollment. Details and eligibility rules will be hammered out in upcoming negotiations.

A Fifth Circuit panel ruled that harsh prison conditions in El Salvador do not, by themselves, bar deportation — upholding a removal order that affects Texas immigration dockets. The decision leans on a narrow CAT standard requiring specific intent to inflict torture.

Clear skies this morning give way to a hot Wednesday with highs near 91°F. An Ozone Action Day is in effect—sensitive groups should limit outdoor exertion.

KP’s Kitchen will close its Bellaire location on May 31 so owner Kerry Pauly can focus on the Spring Valley flagship. Staff shifts and end-of-month specials are planned.

Pearland detectives say surveillance and transaction records tied a Houston man to dozens of credit cards stolen from gym lockers and used at H‑E‑B stores.

A judge blocked the landlord from evicting 8th Wonder’s EaDo taproom after the brewery sued, saying the move appeared timed for World Cup crowds. A hearing is set for May 21.

A man was arrested after deputies recovered roughly 17 designer shirts stolen from the Versace boutique at Houston Premium Outlets; officials say items will be returned.