New data show Houston has one of the nation's worst rates of disconnected young adults, and more than 40% of young mothers in the region are out of work or school. The shortage of subsidized child care and a male‑dominated jobs market are locking parents out of better pay and education.

RodeoHouston pledged a record $30.3M for 2026 — $15M in scholarships, bigger exhibitor payouts and a new vocational award for 68 counties.

Austin’s Home Slice is heading to the Heights with a reported $1.5M buildout, taking on a block locals say is "cursed" after multiple closures. The chain already operates in Midtown.

Christina Michelle Hejl, a Conroe mother, was sentenced to 40 years for a DWI crash killing two of her children and seriously injuring another. She must serve half her sentence before parole.

A deputy arrested Reginald Pugh for DUI after a traffic stop in Harris County; his breath samples were over twice the legal limit. His bond was set at $100.

A woman died in a car crash after her vehicle hit a tree and caught fire on West Bellfort Street, Houston. The incident is under investigation by Houston police.

A traffic stop on Will Clayton Parkway led to James Lazard's arrest for an open burglary warrant. His bond was set at $25,000 by the Harris County Jail.

Kenneth Walker, 42, was arrested in Houston on charges including aggravated robbery and drug possession after a tense incident in a convenience store parking lot.

Galveston County officials say H5 bird flu was detected in local birds and that residents should avoid handling sick or dead animals. The county says the public risk is low but is monitoring reports and evaluating exposed people.

Houston police investigate the death of Brittany Gamble, found deceased with an abrasion and bruising; she had been reported missing the day after last being seen.

Houston police are investigating the death of an 81-year-old woman found with a head wound at 3100 Murworth Drive, with an ongoing autopsy to determine the cause.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics introduced a new tool linking 18 years of prison inmate survey data, aiding analyses of the US incarcerated population's backgrounds and experiences.

A large fire destroyed at least 18 units in a Houston apartment, prompting evacuations and a mayday call as a firefighter temporarily fell through a floor. No injuries reported; cause under investigation.