Chevron will sign MOUs with Iraq to advance plans at West Qurna 2 and the Nassiriya project after Iraqi PM Ali al‑Zaidi's U.S. visit. The deals start technical and commercial work that could lead to operating agreements.

HPD released surveillance stills after an armed robbery on the North Freeway; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips. Detectives say even short dash‑cam clips can help.

A 48-year-old man died after his car left the road and struck a utility pole on West Lake Houston Parkway. Investigators say speed — and poor lighting — may have been factors.

FBI Houston says a man faces federal charges after allegedly using stolen USPS keys to swipe more than $160,000 in checks across East Texas.

A late-night shooting on Brushy Canyon Drive left one person injured and three people detained as deputies processed the scene in northwest Harris County.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse’s bill would tax excess crude prices and use half the proceeds to fund rebates as lawmakers seize on surge profits at major oil firms.

Relatives say a Houston man died after being tased by HPD during a bicycle stop; family members are demanding transparency as investigators review the case.

A June multi‑agency sting in Montgomery County resulted in 61 arrests, 79 criminal charges and the rescue of 28 trafficking victims, officials say.

A 70-year-old pool-hall owner in north Houston shot a man who allegedly charged him with a crowbar during an early-morning break-in. Police say the wounded man was found at a nearby Jack in the Box and taken for treatment.

A 24-year-old Laredo man was sentenced to 135 months after prosecutors say he sold fentanyl mixed with xylazine and ran a cartel-linked smuggling ring.

Masala Pizza & Bitezz opened in Katy last Saturday, offering tikka masala and butter makhani pizzas, loaded masala fries and halal options. The spot is listed on delivery apps.

A suspect in a reported stolen Camaro is in custody after a chase that ended at North Shepherd and Veterans Memorial. One officer and two civilians suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Muggy Thursday with a small chance of afternoon storms; highs jump into the low‑90s by Friday. Check cooling centers if you need relief.