A 79-year-old in Brenham watched as a pit bull mauled an 11‑lb terrier named Opie to death; police and animal control are investigating.

Court records show a former Aramark worker allegedly approached an 8‑year‑old in an NRG Stadium restroom during a Texans game; bond was set at $100,000.

Copenhagen European Restaurant & Bakery in Katy will close on Jan. 18 after nearly four years. Owner Pernille Reck cited 2025 challenges and thanked customers.

The Harlem Globetrotters stop in Houston on Feb. 7 as part of their 100 Year Tour, with two shows at Toyota Center, centennial jerseys and new fan experiences.

Yuma HTX has leased the former Ninja Ramen spot on Washington Avenue and aims to open a brick-and-mortar this spring, while keeping pop-ups around town. The menu centers on house-baked bread and Brazilian‑Cuban sandwiches.

A Business Journal review of Houston 311 records found thousands of street‑hazard reports closed as "resolved" between December 2024 and December 2025, often because responsibility was assigned elsewhere.

A man was struck and killed overnight on the Southwest Freeway near Spur 527 in Houston; police say the crash is under investigation.

Nutex Health has reopened Bayou City ER & Hospital in Humble, restoring 24/7 emergency and inpatient services after a 2024 shutdown. The 40,000‑square‑foot micro‑hospital will offer behavioral‑health and medical‑detox care.

Laredo pharmacist Antonio Martinez Jr. paid a $750,000 fine to settle allegations of improper record keeping and dispensing controlled substances at Martinez Pharmacy.

Scott Shepherd, who led work on the Bills' new stadium, is the Texans' new chief revenue officer as the team navigates NRG upgrades and facility planning.

Xavier Pipkin-Jarrell, 19, was arrested following a New Year's Eve shooting in Harris County that resulted in 26-year-old Dennis Maldonado Tejeda's death.

The ACS 2026 report shows a historic high in cancer survival rates, with 70% living at least five years post-diagnosis, and highlights the importance of continued research amid funding concerns and health disparities.

The Texas Supreme Court finalized rules that hand the state control over which law schools qualify graduates to sit for the Texas bar, ending decades of ABA oversight. The order keeps current schools intact for now while opening a path for non‑ABA programs to seek approval.