Rockefeller Group and Pelican Builders have started pre‑leasing Hudson Crossing in Katy. The 298‑unit community advertises resort‑style amenities and spring 2026 move‑ins.

Coco Crepes & Coffee is planning a second Cypress café at Elyson Town Center; tenant buildout begins late April with construction expected to finish by July.

FIRST extended its partnership with Houston through 2034, a seven-year agreement tied to the George R. Brown expansion that officials say will bring thousands and more than $500 million to the city.

Crime Stoppers of Houston posted a Feb. 6 alert seeking Selin Dario Cordova‑Martinez and is offering up to $5,000 for anonymous tips. Authorities asked anyone with information to call the tip line.

Harris County Democrats say ICE agents have racially profiled and used violent tactics in recent enforcement actions, and they're asking a judge to stop it.

Liberty County commissioners approved plans for a 600-bed, expandable jail after safety failures and years of overcrowding. Officials estimate the project will cost about $100 million.

EPA Region 6 said it will support redevelopment at the Tex‑Tin Superfund site in Texas City, coordinating with state officials and the local railroad while protecting cleanup work.

Lone Star College 6University Park ordered a calm evacuation Friday and told people "THIS IS NOT A DRILL." Officials have not yet explained the cause.

Permit filings list 2820 Hillcroft Ave for a new Popeyes; construction is slated to start May 2026 with a likely opening in early 2027.

Residents in a new Katy subdivision say they found rocks and sediment in their tap water. Officials advise flushing taps and contacting municipal 311 if it persists.

Constable Precinct 4 says a Northwest Freeway traffic stop led to an arrest after deputies found crushed fentanyl and meth. The suspect was reportedly wanted on a Montgomery County felony theft warrant.

State permit filings show Gyro Hut plans a Manvel buildout from April 30 to July 31, 2026, and a local franchisee is listed on the paperwork.

Prediction markets and DFS-style apps are letting Texans wager on Super Bowl LX despite a state ban, drawing warnings from regulators and the NFL.