A federal suit from Texas AFT challenges state education probes into teachers' private social posts. The case may set a statewide limit on what educators can say online.

Harris County deputies arrested Michael David Nelson for driving while intoxicated on Kuykendahl Road after he failed sobriety tests and registered a BAC of 0.154.

The Texas Department of Transportation rescheduled the I-45 North Houston Project, including bridge demolition and street closures. Detours and project updates are provided.

Dallas and Houston combined for roughly 62 million square feet of industrial starts in 2025, controlling about a fifth of Texas' construction pipeline. Speculative parks and airport projects drove much of the activity.

Dallas‑born Sandoitchi is opening a Heights flagship at 1603 N. Durham Dr., bringing its crustless milk‑bread sandos, a coffee bar and a large patio to Houston.

Fairstead paid $43.3M for Coolwood Oaks and will invest more than $14M to renovate 168 affordable homes in Houston, roughly $92K per unit.

Aundre Matthews, 18, has been denied bail for the alleged murder of classmate Andrew Meismer over a THC vape pen at Ross S. Sterling High School. The defense argued Matthews' special education background and lack of criminal history in court.

A major Nelson Mandela exhibition will open at the African American Museum in Fair Park on June 13, 2026, timed for the FIFA World Cup. The multi‑gallery show includes rare artifacts, immersive media and free admission.

A man was shot to death in Texas City; a suspect is charged with murder and held on $500,000 bond. Police seek public assistance in the investigation.

A 22‑year‑old man has been arrested and charged after a Texas City shooting left one man dead. Police identified the victim and ask the public for tips.

Tierra Atkins resisted arrest after a shoplifting report, biting two deputies and spitting on three. She was charged with theft and assaulting peace officers.

Port Arthur man Paris Bennette was sentenced to 19 years for meth trafficking following a 2024 arrest where police found a kilogram of meth in his vehicle.

Construction starts popped back up in Far Southwest Houston in 2025, with developers breaking ground on speculative and grocery‑anchored projects. The move reflects broader metro demand but remains selective.