A viral clip shows the Titan ride at RodeoHouston stalling and leaving riders suspended above NRG Park, renewing questions about carnival inspections.

Community groups say HPD quietly phased out its Community Affairs Division in mid‑2025, leaving neighborhoods without liaisons and struggling to reach police leadership.

A man was found with gunshot wounds at an apartment complex on South Gessner early Monday; HPD says no suspects are known and asks the public for tips.

Space Center Houston says it has the space and staff to host a major NASA vehicle, but NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will decide which artifact comes to Houston.

At a 4,000‑acre Matagorda ranch near Houston, adaptive grazing rebuilt soil and opened new income streams for ranchers as beef prices climb.

Houston federal prosecutors pushed a Texas DPS warning that just 2 mg of fentanyl can be lethal and pointed readers to One Pill Kills resources and naloxone support.

London cloud provider Creative ITC has opened a U.S. headquarters in The Woodlands to speed support for energy and AEC clients across North America.

An elderly man was killed after being struck on southbound SH 288 near Holly Hall; police say the first vehicle fled and investigators are searching for the driver.

The Flat in Montrose has expanded into daytime hours with Sunny Coffee, serving espresso, breakfast and pizza while keeping its music-first identity. The hybrid spot now draws remote workers and longtime fans alike.

A man believed to be about 30 was shot near West Hardy Road late Sunday and later died after getting to a nearby store for help.

A man was found shot in a North Beltway‑area shopping center and later died. HPD is canvassing the scene and asking witnesses to call.

The Little Caesars at 23741 Hwy. 59 in Porter reopened Jan. 31 after a brief interior remodel; the store has resumed pickup and delivery. Locals can order Hot-N-Ready and other menu items again.

An off‑duty Precinct 3 deputy fired at people accused of assault outside an Atascocita business Saturday; investigators say two suspects fled and officials are investigating.