A Mexican national was extradited Wednesday to face federal production-of-CSAM charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas said. The post referenced McAllen and Project Safe Childhood.

A federal judge ordered Cristian Morris to serve more than 30 years after prosecutors said he trafficked teenage girls between Houston and Dallas.

Houston Fire Department crews battled a large apartment fire on South Loop West near Buffalo Speedway. Officials reported no injuries and SkyFOX showed heavy smoke over the loop.

A grand jury indicted former HPD officer Juan Gonzalez after surveillance footage allegedly showed him attaching a GPS tracker to a pickup without a warrant. He surrendered and was released on $5,000 bail.

A Kingwood real‑estate worker was arrested after her broker says she diverted more than $460,000 in commission checks and spent the money on luxury items. Court filings show a civil judgment and detectives continue to investigate.

Enso, the viral matcha pop-up, is opening a permanent Heights counter at 718 W. 18th St. with a June 27 grand opening and a menu of ceremonial matcha blends.

ACA Silver premiums rose roughly 63% in Brazoria County since 2022, squeezing families, workers and school districts in Pearland, Friendswood and Manvel. Costs are being driven by hospital and drug spending.

NRG switched on a TEF‑backed expansion at the T.H. Wharton plant on June 10, adding roughly 415 MW of fast‑start capacity to the Houston grid. The project used state financing and is the first of several TEF builds.

Abbott told regulators to make data centers pay for interconnection and infrastructure to protect Texans from higher electric and water costs.

TEA's June 10 release shows statewide gains on Spring 2026 STAAR end-of-course tests, with Algebra I and U.S. History posting notable jumps. Families can view individual scores online.

Southern Baptist messengers advanced a constitutional amendment to bar churches that employ women pastors; Houston congregations that use pastoral titles say the change could cost cooperative ties.

Mexico‑born cantina Sin Yolanda lands on Washington Avenue Thursday with a World Cup watch party, bringing tacos, specialty cocktails and late‑night energy to the corridor.

HPD released images seeking help identifying a suspect in an April 17 robbery on N Shepherd Drive. Tips to Crime Stoppers may qualify for up to $5,000.