The Pointe at Bayou Bend affordable housing complex in Houston is now leasing after clearing environmental concerns and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality deemed the area safe.

Steve Pier will lead the Texas Workforce Commission starting Feb. 2, moving from the Department of Information Resources. His hire comes amid a broader shuffle in state agency leadership.

Baytown Police followed a tip to search two Houston homes regarding Kalie Goodwin's disappearance, but found no human remains, only items for lab analysis. The search was related to suspect Quan Flowers, in jail on separate charges.

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has opened a new Fulshear shop with a drive‑thru and island‑style menu. The move marks the brand's third Greater Houston location.

A man in Harris County was critically injured in an early morning shooting and was airlifted to the hospital. The assailant remains at large, and authorities continue to investigate.

Cal-Maine Foods, after being sued for hiking egg prices, will donate over 2 million eggs to Texas food banks as part of a settlement with Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Analysis of Zillow data shows Texas listings averaged about 117 days to sell last year. Sellers should expect longer listing windows and plan accordingly.

Rep. Brian Harrison asked House leaders to hold interim hearings in Austin to explore banning Sharia law, joining a statewide push that includes Abbott's actions and a GOP ballot question.

One person was wounded in a deputy‑involved shooting Thursday in Channelview near Sheldon Road; investigators say CPR was performed and no deputies were injured. Multiple agencies are reviewing the case.

Lawmakers guaranteed $300 million every two years for film projects through 2035, and industry leaders say the steady money will anchor productions and jobs across Texas. Advocates point to a nearly 5x local spend multiplier from past grants.

Houston City Council voted to speed up a roughly $16M plan to divert stormwater from Turkey Gully into White Oak Bayou, clearing legal hurdles for land acquisition. The move aims to reduce routine flooding for dozens of nearby properties.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is opening a new bakery at the Retail Center at Conroe; construction is set to begin in February with a spring 2026 opening targeted.

A district survey and draft maps have parents worried about school consolidations and split neighborhoods. Trustees will review feedback before any final vote.