Cloudy, muggy start to Tuesday in Houston with highs near 82–83°F. A band of showers and thunderstorms is expected late Tuesday night into Wednesday with gusty winds and locally heavy rain.

Harris County shared a U.S. Marshals wanted poster for Erich Earl Hicks, who federal authorities say is wanted in North Dakota on drug and firearm charges. Tips go to the USMS tipline.

Portuguese man‑of‑war have washed up on Galveston beaches this week; officials warn their tentacles can still sting and outline first‑aid steps.

A traffic stop in Mission Bend escalated Monday into a SWAT standoff at a Mission Hills Drive home as deputies sealed off the block. Local stations say SWAT established a perimeter while officers worked to secure a warrant.

Yonutz has reopened in Kingwood under new franchise owner Arthur Cunanan, who says the shop will host community events and bring back the chain's Smashed Donut.

ICE’s Houston field office tallied 414 arrests in 2025 tied to child‑sex offenses, agency statements and local reporting show. The figures come amid multi‑agency sweeps and several deportations.

HPD Robbery detectives are seeking the identity of a suspect in an aggravated robbery on Feb. 16 at the 8200 block of Southwest Freeway. Crime Stoppers may offer up to $5,000 for tips.

State House Republicans launched a 'Sharia Free Texas' caucus in Austin, echoing a federal effort and drawing swift criticism from civil‑rights groups. The move follows heightened security concerns in the state.

A body was recovered near Surfside Beach after a Houston teen went missing in the water; identification is pending and officials are investigating.

Houston police say officers assisting with a felony-warrant operation shot and struck an armed suspect in the 6000 block of Bellfort Street. No officers were injured.

Prologis broke ground on two new speculative warehouses at La Porte’s Port Crossing Commerce Center, adding about 290,000 sq ft and pushing the park past 2.7M sq ft.

A Mexican national was sentenced after prosecutors said cartel-linked smuggling led to a migrant's death, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

Dense fog will slow Monday commutes across Houston. A stronger system late Tuesday into Wednesday could bring heavy rain and gusty winds.