Donation-based nonprofit Java w/ Jesus opened on East Main in League City, offering pay-what-you-can coffee, a patio under oak trees and a faith-forward community space.

Houston police released surveillance stills after a Jan. 5 robbery on Fondren Road and are asking the public for tips. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information.

A roughly 55,600‑square‑foot retail center is planned for Porter’s FM 1314 corridor, bringing fast food, a gym and medical clinics as permits move through state filings.

RodeoHouston said a steer injured during a steer-wrestling run was euthanized after a veterinarian determined it was the most humane option. Organizers said licensed vets and the Houston SPCA monitor animals on-site.

Houston-based SPB Hospitality sold Logan's Roadhouse to Dallas operator SSCP Management, owner of CiCi's and Corner Bakery. Terms were not disclosed and SSCP's acquisition history hints at possible store refreshes.

Satya’s $130M Tiara on the Beach condo hit its highest structural milestone Thursday, topping out three weeks ahead of schedule on Galveston’s West End.

Family-owned Sana's Cuisine opened Jan. 21 in Humble, offering halal Pakistani favorites from biryani to butter chicken.

Houston Grand Opera will mount Robert Wilson’s staged Messiah in Mozart’s arrangement this spring, conducted by Patrick Summers in his final season.

A viral clip shows a rider on a four-wheeler trying to flee Houston police, highlighting safety and enforcement concerns.

A large flare was visible near Bay Area Boulevard as crews responded; La Porte officials say no action is required while crews assess the scene.

Two Houston men received long federal sentences after prosecutors linked them to a multi‑state pharmacy burglary ring that stole tens of thousands of prescription pills.

Developers at a Houston panel argued that prewired fiber and cottage-style density can make homes more affordable — but drainage and land competition still complicate the plan.

Byron Frankland was sworn in Thursday as La Marque’s new police chief after a nationwide search; council confirmed him and the contract lists a $141,000 salary.