A federal jury in Houston found a former Precinct 3 K‑9 handler was racially harassed by supervisors and awarded roughly $1.6 million after a three‑day trial.

A Houston firefighter was arrested and booked in Austin County on a child grooming charge; the Houston Fire Department says the member is suspended with pay pending investigation.

Ben Crump and Shahzad Gaziani’s family say HPD officers fired too quickly in the April 1 Bellfort shooting; bodycam footage and multiagency probes are underway.

HISD is ending universal free lunch at 33 campuses for 2026-27, affecting more than 35,000 students and pushing families to submit meal applications.

Chambers County activated its ChambersWarns system and outdoor sirens Monday after reports of a possible funnel cloud near Old River‑Cove; deputies later issued an all‑clear while officials probe duplicate alerts.

Hot and humid with highs near 91°F and scattered storms possible today. Evening cells may be gusty; rain chances increase into the weekend.

Public-housing lotteries for eight Houston developments open June 22–July 6, with applications handled through RentCafe and assistance available by phone.

A Dallas Fed survey finds two-thirds of Texas companies use AI; a small share say it lowered their need for workers.

SEG Solar will build a third Greater Houston factory, adding 4.6 GW of annual capacity and aiming to begin commercial production in May 2027.

An Oak Ridge North officer honored for DWI enforcement was arrested after a supervisor reported smelling alcohol; the city requested a DPS investigation.

Goldman Sachs bought Grand Central West – Phase I, an 838,446‑sf Katy warehouse leased to Builders FirstSource, anchoring a larger industrial park with more buildings planned.

Coventry Homes and Ravenna Homes are joining Cross Creek West in Fulshear, bringing new 50‑ and 60‑foot products and presales set to begin in Q3. Models are expected by year‑end as the community finishes amenities and schools.

Montgomery County detectives arrested Johnathan Michael Dennis at George Bush Intercontinental Airport after tracking his return from international travel; he faces a warrant for injury to a child.