Residents in a new Katy subdivision say they found rocks and sediment in their tap water. Officials advise flushing taps and contacting municipal 311 if it persists.

Constable Precinct 4 says a Northwest Freeway traffic stop led to an arrest after deputies found crushed fentanyl and meth. The suspect was reportedly wanted on a Montgomery County felony theft warrant.

State permit filings show Gyro Hut plans a Manvel buildout from April 30 to July 31, 2026, and a local franchisee is listed on the paperwork.

Prediction markets and DFS-style apps are letting Texans wager on Super Bowl LX despite a state ban, drawing warnings from regulators and the NFL.

Metro says it is seeking to recoup roughly $2.3 million after an autonomous shuttle stalled in testing and never carried riders. The move raises fresh questions about oversight and pilot projects.

A Spring resident was sentenced to two years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $1 million after prosecutors say he used a company card to feed an online gambling habit.

An Ernst & Young review found major operational gaps — including 43% of ride requests unfulfilled — prompting Metro to cancel a $4.1M Evolve extension and shift service to MV Transportation.

Houston police report a fatal crash on SH‑288 southbound at Southmore; investigators and traffic officials are on scene and drivers are asked to avoid the area.

A 10-year-old bicyclist was struck on the 2700 block of Trailing Vine Road in Spring; EMS transported the child and deputies are investigating.

Sunny Friday with highs near 77°F. Boaters should time launches around low tides and heed small‑craft cautions.

Two Houston men were convicted this week in a murder-for-hire ambush that wounded a commuter during the morning rush; prosecutors say they now face potential life sentences.

Precinct 4 deputies released photos and say a male suspect was identified near the 6800 block of Cypresswood Drive; searches remain underway.

A male believed to be 17 was found shot on the 200 block of Uvalde Road near Woodforest; HCSO says homicide detectives are investigating.