Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan has been named grand marshal of the 2026 Downtown Rodeo Parade after helping evacuate dozens during July's Hill Country floods.

Seven new brands, from David Yurman to Pink Chicken, are joining Market Street 2 , boosting its luxury mix for the holidays and into early 2026.

Houston faces major I-10 road closures due to the White Oak Bayou Elevation Project; the I-10 to I-45 North connector will be closed until mid-2028, with other long-term closures and weekend lane reductions also planned.

Knightvest has sold Lakeside, a 296‑unit Houston community at 9550 Meyer Forest Drive, to Pegasus Real Estate; Newmark arranged the sale and Citibank papered the acquisition debt.

A last-minute $16.1M payoff stopped a foreclosure at the Humble-Exxon tower, giving the owner time to refinance or pursue a sale. Significant repairs and legal questions remain.

A suspected drunk driver named Hayden Scott was arrested on Thanksgiving eve after failing sobriety tests, showing a 0.164 BAC, over twice the legal limit.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals of The Woodlands licensed LX9851 to Novo Nordisk in a deal worth up to $1B, delivering upfront cash and renewed momentum for the local life‑science cluster.

HUD signed off on a roughly $315M disaster-recovery plan for Houston, directing money toward backup power, housing repairs and debris work after last year’s storms. The funding is subject to federal compliance before projects begin.

Intown Golf Club opened at Four Oaks Place in Uptown Houston, launching its first Texas location with TrackMan simulators, a patio and about 300 members at launch.

A Freeport machinist says a valve blew apart during testing on July 10, leaving him severely injured; his lawsuit names SpaceX and a valve maker and OSHA is investigating.

A suspect was struck by police after firing at officers during a traffic stop on Antoine Drive Thursday; no officers were injured and investigators are processing the scene.

Italiano's quietly opened its fifth Houston‑area location in New Caney on Dec. 1, adding pizzas, pastas and catering to the Centre at Gene Campbell retail center.

Read King plans to turn the former Macy’s at Almeda Mall into The Market at Almeda Mall, anchored by a 65,000‑sq‑ft grocery, restaurants and a fitness center.