A Harris County judge handed Johnny Leon Wilson a 39-year prison term for the 2018 slaying of his estranged wife after a years‑long search and eventual recapture. Investigators say Charine Wilson was found in a Navarro County ditch and had been shot multiple times.

Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa won the Democratic primary and will challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in November. Her campaign ran on schools, health care and anti-corruption themes.

HISD's campus maintenance costs jumped nearly 50% in fiscal 2025, driven by emergency HVAC and roof work at dozens of campuses after a failed bond. Records show $44 million spent districtwide.

Dallas-based Pegasus Senior Living plans six new Houston communities across Memorial City, Vintage Park and more, expanding local independent-living and memory-care options. The additions are part of a broader Texas growth push tied to recent management deals.

Crews are milling and overlaying more than 80 downtown blocks and dozens of intersections in a push to smooth streets before summer events.

Abbie Kamin narrowly won the Democratic primary for Harris County attorney and will face Republican Jacqueline Lucci Smith in the November general election.

Houston police say 52-year-old Jose Sierra is wanted in a 2024 gas-station homicide on Hempstead Highway. Detectives are asking the public to call HPD Homicide or Crime Stoppers with tips.

HPD Robbery detectives posted a wanted notice for suspects in a Jan. 2 aggravated robbery on McCarty Street. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

A crowded primary unfolded March 3 in Texas’ 10th District after Rep. Michael McCaul stepped down. Chris Gober entered the race with the biggest fundraise and major endorsements.

A massive 22-screen theater on Richmond's Grand Parkway was demolished this week. The 2013-built Palladium had sat vacant since April 2025.

Two men and a woman were shot inside a north Harris County home early Wednesday; one person is in critical condition.

The Original Ninfa’s will host Houston’s official 2026 FIFA World Cup welcome mural, painted by local artist José “Meenr” Arredondo and featuring global soccer stars. The 160x20‑foot piece is set to be unveiled later in March.

Russell Dickerson headlines RodeoHouston on March 5 at NRG Stadium after selling more than 60,000 tickets in 24 hours as his hit "Happen to Me" fuels an arena push.