Gov. Greg Abbott ordered HHSC and the state OIG to investigate possible Medicaid fraud, with a March 15 progress report and an autism‑services review due in June 2026.

A woman was critically wounded in a shooting inside a northwest Houston apartment Friday night; police are searching for a suspect in the 6200 block of W. Tidwell.

A Houston firefighter has been placed on paid leave while criminal and internal investigations move forward over online solicitation and prostitution charges.

Edgy's Pub opened Saturday at Copper Grove on Hwy. 6, offering an outdoor patio, pool tables, darts and TVs for sports fans.

A state permit shows 7Brew plans a drive‑thru at 1718A 11th Street in Huntsville and names Riley Enright as the franchisee. The filing points to a TDLR project record.

After Gulf Coast's closures, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas says consolidation, donors and telehealth will keep essential care in Houston. Leaders cast the merger as a lifeline amid sustained political pressure.

Buzz Treats, a soft‑serve ice cream shop, has filed permits for a Missouri City location at 6850 Hwy 6; construction is underway and a Summer 2026 opening is planned.

Houston fans will face snowy conditions in New England for the Texans-Patriots game, contrasting with clear weather back home, potentially affecting travel plans.

A Miami woman settled for $500,000 over her company's failure to report suspicious drug orders, amidst allegations of contributing to opioid diversion.

A deputy stopped a wrong-way DWI driver, preventing a potential tragedy. The precinct emphasized road safety commitment and publicized their social media for updates.

A Honduran man is indicted for assaulting U.S. immigration agents by ramming their vehicle in Texas, leading to a chase and his current at-large status.

Harris County deputies arrested Robert Lee Hale for stealing a $20,000 golf cart after a detailed investigation involving surveillance and witness interviews.

The Southern District of Texas has launched Operation Lighthouse to combat sexual assault by rideshare drivers, indicting four men who face life sentences if convicted.