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Federal agents arrested Nikolai Buzolin after alleging his Houston company submitted more than $384 million in fraudulent insurance claims in under six months.
Federal prosecutors expanded Operation Pick‑Off into Houston; five foreign nationals with prior state convictions were arrested and face federal illegal‑reentry charges.
The FBI released images after three bank robberies in Houston over two weeks. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the suspect.
Sports in ...
The Texans reportedly extended All‑Pro edge Danielle Hunter on a one‑year, $40.1M deal that includes an approximately $30.7M signing bonus and keeps him in Houston through 2027.
Politics & Govt in ...
The City Controller says Houston will spend more than $131 million on electricity this fiscal year — about a 40% jump — after a contract renewal left the city exposed to market prices.
A 17-year-old male was shot and transported in stable condition after a reported shooting at 12300 Fleming Drive, Houston police said.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chicago wing chain Harold's Chicken & Sports Bar has landed at 5334 Washington Ave, bringing Chicago-style wings, cocktails and a Friday grand opening giveaway. Early guests can snag free wings.
Surveillance footage shows a man slipping into Montrose homes through windows and a dog door; investigators link him to multiple daytime burglaries. Residents report stolen heirlooms and jewelry.
After nearly 25 years leading the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dr. Luis Sanchez will retire at the end of March, leaving a leadership gap at the county lab.
Community & Society in ...
An 18‑year‑old Sam Houston soccer captain was transferred from Conroe to a Livingston ICE facility; his family and classmates say the move left him scared and isolated.
South Central and METRO officers responded to a shooting at 3500 Main; an adult man was taken to hospital in serious condition and investigators are on scene.
A New Caney woman was arrested March 4 after detectives said new evidence contradicted an initial suicide finding in her husband's June 15, 2025 death.
A Houston federal judge handed Sanjay Kumar 43 months after prosecutors said he shipped counterfeit Keytruda to buyers; lab testing found the vials lacked the active cancer-fighting ingredient.
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