Houston's 18-year-old Patrick Santana Scott faces federal charges for illegal machine gun possession and firearm receipt after a fatal Metro bus shooting.

Crime Stoppers and HPD are seeking tips after a 3-year-old was killed in a November hit-and-run on Ocee Street; a reward of up to $5,000 is available.

Sydney Marquez — who disappeared in Houston last month — was arrested Jan. 16 near Conroe and is charged with burglary of habitation. Her family continues to raise concerns about her mental health.

Headstones were found dumped along Brays Bayou; Harris County crews are investigating and may remove the debris.

Dutch Bros has opened a drive-thru at 2301 University Blvd near Rice Village, converting a former Salad and Go after a $200K renovation. The shop began serving customers Oct. 26, 2025.

Aki Sushi is opening at 509 University Drive in College Station this spring, bringing sushi, ramen and late-night options to Northgate near Texas A&M.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen has filed permits for a new 5,864‑sq‑ft restaurant at Texas Heritage Marketplace in West Katy, with construction slated to start in April and finish by Christmas 2026.

A Move.org analysis finds Texans average about $605 monthly on utilities while New Mexico averages roughly $401. Electricity is the largest single component.

The Fifth Circuit agreed to rehear SB 4 en banc, reopening a fight over whether Texas can criminalize border crossings. The full court will weigh standing and federal preemption.

Houston anticipates the season's coldest weather, with dense fog followed by a sharp drop in temperatures and a strong arctic front bringing potential thunderstorms and freezing rain.

Derrick Palmer was arrested by deputies after a traffic stop revealed firearms, drugs, and cash. He faces charges including possession of a firearm by a felon and intent to deliver a controlled substance.

Houston authorities are investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex where a woman was killed following an altercation involving multiple suspects.

A federal judge allowed Wildtype and UPSIDE to continue their constitutional challenge to Texas’ ban on cultivated meat, but the law still blocks sales while litigation proceeds.