A Houston startup says its field kit spots corrosive microbes in hours, not months, promising fewer leaks, less chemical use and lower emissions. Pilots in Houston and Brazil are already underway.

A deputy responded to a disturbance and arrested a man with two open warrants for escaping law and vehicle trespassing, shared by Precinct 4's social media.

Harris County will expand Greenhouse Road under U.S. 290 into a six‑lane underpass largely paid for with federal dollars, with bids expected in early 2026. The work aims to ease long train‑related delays and add hike‑and‑bike lanes.

Family-run Las Pinatas Kitchen on Alma Street serves handmade tortillas, a $20 weekend brunch and a Friday–Sunday cenaduria of shareable Mexican plates.

Azeez Al‑Shaair earned his first Pro Bowl selection Tuesday, joining three Texans teammates as Houston’s defense collected four all‑star nods.

One man was killed and another wounded in a Sunday night shooting at 1111 Blalock Road. Investigators say the Homicide Division is working the case and seeking tips.

A Houston plastic surgeon, Dr. Azul Shirazali Jaffer, was charged for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, causing professional and public concern.

A construction worker was killed Monday when heavy beams shifted during a loading operation near downtown Houston. Fire crews and workplace-safety officials are investigating.

A homeless Houston man was arrested on Saturday and charged with felony indecent exposure — his third arrest since September.

University of Houston is converting its Women and Gender Resource Center into a Parent and Family Engagement Office; students worry the move removes a named safe space on campus.

Mikki's Soul Food Café faced a break-in and a car crash at two locations, suffering theft and property damage. Community support remained strong despite these setbacks.

Tacos A Go Go is expanding in Houston with a relocated Heights spot and a new Memorial/Tanglewood outpost. Both will include the chain's first full bar program.

Shark Tank‑backed Crispy Cones has filed permits to build a 1,356‑sq‑ft shop at Homestead Plaza in Conroe, with construction set for January–March 2026.