A wrong-way crash on I-10 East near downtown Houston left one dead and another critically injured early Tuesday, closing inbound lanes and snarling the morning commute.

Patchy fog will slow morning commutes while afternoons stay mild near 75°F. A stronger system could bring showers and storms by Saturday.

A New York‑licensed lawyer and an accomplice were sentenced in Houston after prosecutors tied them to a wide‑ranging business‑email compromise ring. The case showed how fake accounts and stolen checks moved money across state lines.

A Clear Lake renter says bats are streaming from siding into apartments at dusk, flying inside bedrooms and prompting repeated 311 complaints. Tenants say management hasn't fixed it.

Pearland police arrested eight people tied to a retail-theft ring that targeted national chains and recovered more than $20,000 in stolen goods.

Deputies say Michael Hudson attacked a Shell employee with a lock-and-chain in the 10200 block of Cypresswood Drive; he's been charged with aggravated assault.

Prime Bazaar will open a halal supermarket with a butcher counter in Sugar Land's Riverstone District in March.

Court records say a former Prairie View officer is wanted after a traffic stop a victim says turned sexually charged. Surveillance data and a filing link a marked SUV to the scene.

The Icehouse Conroe closed over Super Bowl weekend after under two years. Owners thanked patrons and pledged refunds for canceled events.

Dr. Theresa Tran blends emergency‑room experience with health‑policy expertise as Houston’s public‑health director, prioritizing equity, data and readiness. City leaders say her clinical background will shape vaccine and neighborhood programs.

Federal prosecutors say two Houston-area women were indicted on charges including kidnapping, forced labor and abuse of a minor.

The NCAA South Regional — Sweet 16 and Elite Eight — will be at Toyota Center on March 26 and 28, with Rice University as host and tickets on sale.

Schlitterbahn Galveston is hiring about 1,000 seasonal and part‑time workers for its May 2, 2026 season opener. Applications are being handled through the park’s online portal and roles are open to applicants 15 and older.