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A loose steer wandered into the 9400 block of Cypresswood Drive in Spring; Precinct 4 deputies monitored the animal while searching for its owner.
Houston police say a multiagency raid in late March recovered nine exotic cars and more than $900,000 after investigators traced a cross‑state title‑fraud ring.
Food & Drinks in ...
Frenchy's Chicken will move into the former Oh My Tea at 1909 N. Main in Pearland; an official opening date has not been posted. The Houston chain's menu and footprint make it a notable addition to the strip.
Shots were reported aboard a Houston METRO bus in the Heights Monday night; no injuries were reported and police say the suspect fled. Investigators searched the bus and nearby blocks.
Alvin police are searching for a suspect after an 18-year-old died following a dispute over a vehicle trade. Detectives say the victim was found in a car and later pronounced dead.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A new focus‑group and state verification data show 14.44% of Harris County vehicles lack verified insurance as premiums squeeze household budgets.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and mild Tuesday with highs near 75°F. Humidity and storm chances increase later in the week.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor John Whitmire praised an accountability milestone after a former Midtown official said he would plead guilty in the Third Ward housing funds scandal.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Portman filed plans for a five‑story, 172‑unit, $54M project at 3616 Center Street. Parking variances and neighborhood pushback are now part of the review.
The FAA has proposed a $304,272 civil penalty alleging Southwest failed to complete required follow‑up drug and alcohol testing for 11 safety‑sensitive employees.
Three juveniles were hospitalized after a UTV crashed into Atascocita Bayou on Monday; emergency crews, including Life Flight, responded.
Mar y Sol, the Dallas coastal‑Latin concept from Lombardi Family Concepts, will occupy 4747 San Felipe St — the former Yia Yia Mary's building in the Galleria. No opening date has been announced.
A KHOU‑aired episode of Finally Caught revisits a decades‑old murder, showing how DNA evidence eventually pushed detectives toward an unexpected lead.
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