Valero is lining up as much as 6.5 million barrels of Venezuelan crude for March runs, leaning on Port Arthur’s upgraded coker capacity and new U.S. licenses. Schedules and Treasury rules will determine how much actually lands on the Gulf Coast.

Dense morning fog may slow the commute. Scattered storms this evening could bring gusts up to 30 mph.

Harris County deputies responded to a crash on Pinechester Drive early Saturday; the driver suffered a gunshot wound and later died. CSI and homicide detectives are on scene.

Sid Miller urged lawmakers to act after rising beef costs and a shrinking herd started forcing some Texas smokehouses to shrink menus or close. His office says policy steps are needed to protect the state’s BBQ businesses.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued CBR Systems, alleging the company used deceptive, emotional sales to push costly private cord‑blood storage on parents. The AG seeks penalties and an injunction.

Montgomery County deputies arrested a Porter man after two 10-year-olds reported multiple incidents of alleged sexual abuse. The suspect has been charged with continuous sexual abuse and is being held without bond.

A 15-year-old was shot outside a home in northeast Houston and is hospitalized in stable condition after suspects drove off in a white pickup.

Harris County deputies say a woman was arrested after allegedly trying to run over three people on Rivergate Drive; officials say the victims were not seriously injured.

HPD deployed K9 and support units to the 2500 block of Lazy Hollow as officers searched for additional evading suspects; one person is in custody.

Bo French pulled out of a Spring meet‑and‑greet at Masjid AlSalam after saying his security team advised against attending an event held at an Islamic center.

A reported armed robbery on the Northwest Freeway near Cypress Mill left deputies searching and motorists warned to avoid the area. No injuries were reported.

A three‑day Precinct 4 sting across FM 1960 and FM 2920 resulted in 22 arrests; deputies say a child was found inside a suspect’s vehicle and Child Protective Services was notified.

Texas A&M has paused plans for a $235 million arts and innovation center at its College Station campus as leaders reassess campus priorities.