Houston police responded Tuesday to a reported shooting at MLK Boulevard and Griggs Road; one person was shot and at least one suspect fled, authorities say.

HPD released descriptions of two men wanted in an aggravated assault at a gas station on Imperial Valley Drive. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

The University of Houston has joined the Texas Nuclear Alliance, offering research, advanced‑manufacturing expertise and workforce training as Texas rolls out a $350M fund. The move puts Houston into the center of a statewide push for next‑gen nuclear and fusion projects.

Eastwood Station opens this Wednesday in a converted train car, serving Roman-style pizza, house pastas and sandwiches for takeout and limited outdoor seating.

Denny's will take over the former Chase at 6671 W. Bellfort Ave.; a state filing pegs the conversion at about $430,000 with work starting December 2026.

A 68-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by two vehicles on Emancipation Avenue Sunday night. HPD says both drivers stayed at the scene; the investigation is ongoing.

A 67-year-old Houston resident died after a pickup veered into oncoming traffic on FM 755 near La Gloria, Starr County, according to state troopers. Investigators say the southbound truck struck a trailer being towed by another pickup.

Deputies say a man was seen peering into a window and later exposing himself at an apartment complex near Windfern Road; they’re asking neighbors for tips.

Heat Advisory Tuesday with highs near 100°F and heat-index values over 105°F. Cooling centers and safety tips for Houston residents.

The 330‑unit Artis Montrose project topped out Monday on the site of Houston’s famed Disco Kroger, moving roof work and interior fit‑outs into focus ahead of a 2027 opening.

Sprouts says it will open a Panther Creek store in The Woodlands this September and is hiring as it converts the former Randall’s space.

Fort Bend and Harris County constables have asked several Houston‑area school districts to bar high‑powered electric motorcycles on campus, citing safety and licensing risks.

A Laguna Vista witness says ICE agents pointed a gun at an 18‑year‑old who was later released as a U.S. citizen; ICE says the stop was part of targeted arrests.