Eastbound Highway 105 near Dobbin was closed Thursday after a person was struck and killed; deputies urged drivers to avoid the area. Investigators remain on scene.

A high-speed two-vehicle crash inside Memorial Park killed one driver and hospitalized another; Houston's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

A Department of Education draft excludes nursing from the "professional" graduate‑degree list that secures bigger federal loans, prompting pushback from nursing groups and Houston clinicians.

Houston's weather has been overcast, but the forecast shows a 40% chance of showers today, with a high of 50 degrees. The weather is expected to improve over the weekend, with temperatures reaching 70 degrees by Sunday.

In Houston, a 42-year-old man died in a collision after his car failed to yield at a stop sign. The incident involved two other vehicles, leaving a woman injured and another unharmed. Police are investigating the crash.

Texas Governor Abbott granted $9.8 million to Temple College for a new Central Texas Chips Hub, promoting semiconductor industry workforce training and economic growth.

A Wingstop and Crumbl franchise group expanded a 15‑unit pact into a 120+ area‑representative deal to bring Lola Beans drive‑thru coffee, infused sodas and energy drinks to Texas, with a Dallas–Fort Worth rollout starting in 2026.

An individual was arrested by Deputy Davis for outstanding felony warrants after a routine traffic stop on Imperial Valley Drive. The arrest was announced on Constable Mark Herman's Precinct 4 Facebook page.

Constable Mark Herman's Office arrested Juan Francisco Tolentino for DUI with a BAC of 0.124, over the Texas limit, as part of local anti-drunk driving efforts.

Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan has been named grand marshal of the 2026 Downtown Rodeo Parade after helping evacuate dozens during July's Hill Country floods.

Seven new brands, from David Yurman to Pink Chicken, are joining Market Street 2 , boosting its luxury mix for the holidays and into early 2026.

Houston faces major I-10 road closures due to the White Oak Bayou Elevation Project; the I-10 to I-45 North connector will be closed until mid-2028, with other long-term closures and weekend lane reductions also planned.

Knightvest has sold Lakeside, a 296‑unit Houston community at 9550 Meyer Forest Drive, to Pegasus Real Estate; Newmark arranged the sale and Citibank papered the acquisition debt.