Ziggi's Coffee quietly closed its Katy drive‑thru after nearly five years. The franchisee blamed challenges beyond their control and staff were notified by text.

Partners Real Estate was named exclusive leasing agent for 1000 Main as downtown Houston preps for streetscape upgrades and a nearby office‑to‑residential conversion.

Wickchester Center at 12012 Wickchester Lane sold for $15.8M after renovations lifted occupancy to 98%, moving the asset out of Woodside’s portfolio.

DEA Houston and HPD say more than 200 pounds of meth were found hidden inside industrial spools of rope in Houston, according to a police social post.

H‑E‑B executive Armando Perez was named chair of the Greater Houston Partnership and says he’ll focus the group on two key economic priorities.

Federal immigration moves are driving renewed interest in EB‑5 investor visas and Houston developers are lining up projects that could draw millions in capital. Industry groups say the pipeline is unusually full right now.

Refreshed USCIS figures show Baylor College of Medicine led H‑1B approvals in Houston from 2020–2025, with MD Anderson and HPE close behind.

An 18‑year‑old on Ella Boulevard says an intruder climbed to his second‑floor balcony and pointed what he thought was a gun; deputies arrested a suspect and charged him with aggravated robbery.

Yetter Coleman subleased about 44,000 square feet at JPMorgan Chase Tower, taking the 53rd and 54th floors and nearly doubling its downtown footprint. Brokers say the move highlights tight demand for move-in-ready trophy space in downtown Houston.

Houston police responded to a shooting on Martin Luther King Boulevard; an adult male was taken to a hospital in stable condition.

Site Selection's annual ranking keeps Chicagoland at No. 1 while Texas leads states in corporate facility projects, underscoring why firms keep choosing familiar hubs.

Antonio Hopkins‑Yezeno, identified by the FBI as a Sauce Factory co-founder, pleaded guilty to federal drug‑trafficking charges for multi‑kilogram meth and marijuana sales; sentencing is set for June 2026.

Two people were found shot to death on Radio Road in east Houston. HPD homicide detectives are investigating and no suspects have been named.