Houston ISD advanced plans for a $100M, 215,000‑sq‑ft Southside Launchpad at the former Grimes Elementary to expand biotechnology, cybersecurity and construction training.

Juici Patties will open its first Houston shop in Montrose at 2055 Westheimer; filings show a $350K fit-out and a mid‑December finish target.

H‑E‑B will open two Joe V’s Smart Shop locations in the Houston area in 2027 — one at City Park and one in Humble — each about 57,000 sq ft and featuring South Flo Pizza.

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for parts of Harris County into the early afternoon, warning of street and small‑stream flooding.

A proposed ordinance would require landlords to install and maintain working air conditioning in Houston rentals, closing a code loophole as heat-related illness rises.

DPS is asking motorists stopped along U.S. 190 north of Houston to contact investigators after reports of an alleged officer impersonator in an unmarked Jeep.

WWE will stage the 40th Survivor Series: WarGames at Daikin Park in Houston on Nov. 28. Presales begin in early August and tickets go public Aug. 7.

Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel will open House of Louie in Montrose this summer, promising French‑Italian–inspired dishes and a martini‑forward cocktail program.

A body was found Monday in Greens Bayou near Industrial Road; heavy storms and strong currents delayed recovery efforts.

A man was pronounced dead after falling into a 30-foot shaft at a construction site near Garrett; homicide detectives and CSI teams are investigating.

BEA-based data and a Houston Chronicle analysis show Austin residents had about $9,000 more purchasing power than Houston residents in 2024, driven by higher average incomes. Housing still costs more in Austin, but paychecks there stretch farther overall.

Houston police released images after a May 25 robbery on Main Street. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

Harris County broke ground July 13 on the Poor Farm Ditch rebuild, a $32.7M project meant to boost stormwater capacity and protect roughly 500 inner-loop homes. Work will be staged to limit disruption and is managed by the Flood Control District.