Cafe Petra added a Shadow Creek outpost in Pearland in early January, bringing shawarma, gyros and Mediterranean mezze to the neighborhood.

A tip prompted a probe into a Houston warehouse accused of dumping raw sewage into Brays Bayou, prompting state and city scrutiny.

Charles Murray Wilson pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to 40 years for the 2024 killing in the Kleinbrook area of north Harris County.

The Sam Houston Hotel, downtown Houston’s 1924 landmark, has reopened after a careful renovation with refreshed rooms, a revamped Pearl restaurant and restored public spaces.

A Mont Belvieu man admitted he used meme-stock hype and fake account statements to bilk friends and neighbors out of $2.1 million. Federal prosecutors say he faces prison and restitution at an April sentencing date.

Deputies searched the 23800 block of Aldine Westfield Road after a driver fled a traffic stop; K-9 units and a perimeter were deployed. Authorities asked the public to avoid the area.

A bicyclist was killed early Saturday on U.S. 90 near Crosby‑Lynchburg. Harris County deputies closed lanes and are investigating.

Houston districts are installing AI monitoring software on school devices to flag self-harm. Students and privacy advocates say the alerts often misfire and erode trust.

Dueling lawsuits, a leaked audio tape and a disputed demand letter have put Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough at the center of a multi‑county legal fight. Court dates in March and April will decide where the case proceeds.

Cold, sunny Saturday with highs near 44°F. Freeze Watch overnight; warming centers are open.

Repeat DWI offender James Hunter was arrested after a traffic incident and had an active warrant for a terroristic threat. His total bond was set at $3,020.

Maiani Holloway was arrested for assaulting her roommate with paint thinner and attempting to set her alight. She's been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Houston police released surveillance video from an April 2025 shooting in South Belt, seeking public assistance to capture suspects who killed Daylan Walker and wounded another.