Integrated Utility Services bought Sapulpa's Paragon Industries out of Chapter 11 and says it will invest in the plant, upgrade operations and preserve jobs.

Domino's has asked a judge to dismiss a Houston negligence suit after a delivery driver allegedly stabbed a man nine times; a July 20 hearing will decide whether the case moves toward trial.

Friendswood ISD projects a balanced FY 2026–27 budget after raises and stipends trimmed an earlier surplus. The district has penciled in a preliminary $1.027 tax rate and will hold a hearing Aug. 24.

A 64-year-old man was found shot to death outside a Denver Harbor home early Thursday; police say a suspect fled and are asking for tips.

TxDOT is weighing five route options for the northern leg of Highway 36A between I‑10 west of Katy and US‑290 west of Waller; public comments are open through July 31.

Andy's Frozen Custard is converting a former Holcombe bank into its first Inner Loop shop near Rice Village. The buildout appears complete and an opening date is still TBA.

A federal jury in McAllen convicted Veronica Inez O’Cana of bribery, money laundering and witness tampering in a scheme tied to a Mission CISD energy contract. Sentencing is set for Oct. 7.

Muggy morning in Houston with highs near 93°F and a slight afternoon storm chance. A drier, hotter pattern builds into the weekend.

James Talarico challenged Ken Paxton to three televised debates; Paxton's campaign says he will debate but dates and hosts are not yet set.

A traffic stop in Atascocita turned into a pursuit Thursday; deputies say the driver crashed into a house and was charged with evading.

Two adult women were cut during a family disturbance in southeast Houston; police say both are expected to survive and a suspect fled.

Witnesses reported gunfire inside a Cypress Kroger Wednesday; authorities detained a possible suspect as investigators worked the scene.

A male Houston toad was detected on restored Bastrop County land after decades away from Harris County, part of a multi‑partner push that reintroduced millions of eggs this year.