Houston police say a woman was found dead and a man is critically injured after a shooting near South Gessner. Authorities say there is no danger to the public.

The Texas Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to Harris County’s 2024 voter roll, leaving an appeals court ruling that plaintiffs lacked standing intact.

Manvel City Council voted 2-4 to reject the Manvel Crossing master plan, citing a lack of amenities and design differentiation. The developer will need to return with a revised plan.

R&R Crafthouse Grill will open a second location at 6845 Peek Road in Elyson this September, bringing burgers and Cajun favorites to Katy.

Aga's launches Aga’s To Go in Katy next Wednesday, bringing its signature goat chops, biryani and roughly 100 takeout items to The Shoppes at Grand Crossing. The outpost focuses on pickup and delivery rather than dine‑in.

Federal prosecutors charged 161 people in a six‑day Southern District of Texas sweep tied to Operation Take Back America, officials said.

Wise Street Eats opened a Heights location on June 14, bringing halal burgers, loaded fries and late-night hours to Heights Boulevard.

What began as a 20‑dog pickup swelled to roughly 80 animals at Houston’s BARC, straining the shelter and sparking an investigation. Rescues and fosters are being mobilized.

Federal prosecutors in Houston reported 160 new immigration-related cases filed Friday under Operation Take Back America. The filings add to a steady run of high-volume weeks in South Texas.

Precinct 4 says deputies arrested a man wanted on an organized‑crime warrant near the 2500 block of Gears Road; the arrest was handled without incident.

Zonda’s spring 2026 report shows Montgomery ISD saw 678 new single‑family starts and 575 closings in 2025, with thousands of lots planned that could reshape enrollment.

HCC trustees approved three workforce-focused applied bachelor's degrees — early childhood, information technology and project management — with classes eyed for spring 2027.

Blue Fish Pediatrics says a 2025 cyber incident may have exposed medical and ID data for about 41,485 Texans. The practice is offering credit monitoring and a hotline for affected families.