Wayne Christian is listed as an advisor to an oil‑backed crypto token that promises one‑to‑one exposure to a barrel of WTI crude. The appearance of a regulator on pitch materials has raised ethics questions.

Kate Lohan was arrested in Harris County after an alleged attack on ex-husband Michael Lohan. Reports say she punched him and tossed a steak knife; bond was set and a no-contact order imposed.

A 35-year-old woman was killed early Thursday after being struck on West Little York Road. Investigators say the driver was questioned and are asking for witness video.

Houston police are investigating after a person was found dead Wednesday near Barker Cypress. An autopsy is pending and investigators are asking the public for tips.

A black bear tracked since July 2025 has reemerged in East Texas, and TPWD says it overwintered there — a first in more than 50 years.

SB 1164 broadens when Texas police may order emergency mental‑health detentions — adding clinical signs like deterioration and lack of insight. Supporters call it lifesaving; critics see civil‑rights risks.

Ashanti Allen, 23 and eight months pregnant, was found dead in a southwest Houston park after days of searches; investigators and volunteers are seeking tips.

Saddle Creek plans to lay off 168 workers at its New Caney warehouse beginning June 11, hitting forklift operators, supervisors and inventory staff. The move follows similar cuts in other states.

A family‑run specialty cafe called Kilo is headed to Snider Plaza this summer, promising measured pour‑overs, Onyx beans and an omakase tasting.

A state filing shows JOEY will invest $9M to build a 7,709‑sq‑ft full‑service restaurant at CityCentre Six in Memorial City, with construction slated Aug. 2026–Apr. 2027.

A $470M CMBS loan on two Allen Center towers was flagged for special servicing, underscoring pressure on downtown Houston office fundamentals.

Houston police are investigating after a body was found Thursday on Chimney Rock Road near Gasmer Drive. Officials have released few details as detectives process the scene.

A suspect ran into a vacant house at Bellaire and Hillcroft after a brief chase, prompting a SWAT response and road closures, KHOU reported.