Waygood Coffee is opening a drive‑thru at 3713 College Park Drive in Conroe in late June, bringing its espresso menu and a weeklong Waygood Week launch promotion.

An experimental vaccine developed at the University of Houston can trap fentanyl in the bloodstream and keep it from reaching the brain; early human testing is now underway. Researchers call the animal results dramatic but say human data are needed before any rollout.

The Menil Collection is transforming its Fresco Building into a dedicated venue for contemporary artist projects after recent renovations.

Seven Houston‑area Panera cafés that closed amid a franchisee bankruptcy will reopen under Hamra Enterprises this summer, beginning in July and bringing jobs back to neighborhoods.

Mike Collier sued to overturn Texas' independent‑candidate petition rules, arguing the 1% signature floor and 30‑day post‑runoff deadline make independents' bids impractical.

The long‑vacant building at 25660 Kingsland Blvd is being converted into a roughly 90‑unit assisted living community, with developers aiming for first move‑ins after July inspections.

WHCRWA’s Central Pump Station in Katy began pushing treated Lake Houston water into the regional system on June 2, a key step in shifting the area off groundwater.

A FOX 26 contributor says AI helped flag more than 600 suspected misuses of Texas homestead exemptions. Local appraisal officials warn homeowners and explain how exemptions are filed and verified.

Area Development named Texas the Gold Shovel winner after nearly $9 billion in announced projects and more than 9,700 projected jobs. The tally includes deals from Lilly to Wistron and MTU.

City Council approved a public improvement agreement to build a $22.5M shared-use path and hike-and-bike bridge linking Uptown and Memorial Park.

Luis Díaz scored and set up a goal as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 at Estadio Azteca, giving the South Americans an opening win in Group K.

Tomball staff have signaled double‑digit water‑and‑sewer hikes for some accounts, a 5% trash increase and a possible $33 million water bond as the city shapes its FY 2026‑27 budget.

Police closed several blocks on Capitol Street after panes of glass fell from a downtown office building; no injuries were reported as crews secured the scene.