Travis Scott returned to Houston this week with a NASA-backed student showcase and a Winter Wonderland drive at Texas Southern University that blended STEM demos and community giveaways.

Sempra sold a roughly $10B stake in its Houston infrastructure arm to a KKR-led consortium, financing Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 and reshaping local ownership. The move shifts funding and decision-making for major Gulf Coast energy projects.

A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder after a Friday shooting in southwest Houston that killed a 20-year-old man near 10606 Brooklet Drive.

Houston police recovered a possible body from Buffalo Bayou near N. Crawford and Ruiz streets; investigators say identification and cause of death are pending.

ElectroTechnical Industries has leased 337,593 square feet across eight buildings at 6401 N. Eldridge Parkway, taking a major industrial footprint in northwest Houston.

Dick's (60,000 sq ft) and Havertys (27,000 sq ft) will anchor a new 87,000‑square‑foot building at The Grand at Aliana, with openings expected in 2026. Construction begins this week at the Grand Parkway corridor site.

Michelin‑recommended Candente has opened a Bellaire outpost at 5101 Bellaire Blvd, bringing wood‑fired fajitas, brisket enchiladas and weekend brunch to the neighborhood.

The John Cooper School has asked a judge to dismiss a $15M lawsuit alleging weeks of sexual assault and delayed notification; the school says the claims are time‑barred.

Man found shot dead at a Houston apartment complex, with no suspects currently detained. Houston Police Department continues to investigate the incident and appeals to the public for information.

A manhunt is underway for James Willis, who escaped during a hospital visit in north Harris County after being arrested for family violence. He hijacked a car but remains at large, with additional charges of evading arrest and carjacking.

Driver Lukas Benton was arrested for DWI in Houston, with a BAC of 0.183, after failing sobriety tests during a traffic stop by Harris County deputies.

A motorcyclist died in a high-speed crash in west Houston after hitting a tree on Woodway Drive around 9:20 p.m. Witnesses provided accounts to the HPD, which is investigating.

United Airlines' flight from Chicago to California was diverted to Rockford due to a mechanical issue, with all 125 passengers unharmed and arrangements made for continued travel.