The Oaks Restaurant & Bar opened May 22 at 829 S. Mason Road in Katy, serving a mix of Reuben, empanadas, pizza and Filipino sisig alongside a wine membership. The spot adds brunch, happy hour and private-tasting offerings to the Mason Road dining scene.

Austin's P. Terry's is shifting into an Employee Ownership Trust that will make roughly 1,800 workers across 38 Texas locations beneficiaries of the brand's future profits. The move includes an immediate profit-sharing program and aims to lock the company into employee-centered stewardship.

A Montgomery man nearly wired $3,000 after a convincing late‑night call that appeared to be from his mother. Authorities and experts warn caller‑ID spoofing and AI voice cloning make these hoaxes harder to detect.

An 18-wheeler hazmat spill closed multiple westbound I-10 lanes near Grand Parkway Tuesday, snarling the Katy commute and prompting detours.

The SEC says a Cypress resident raised $12.3M from about 150 investors with fake AI trading bots and bogus protections, then misused the funds.

Houston gas fell about 9 cents to roughly $3.69 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data reported by the Houston Chronicle, but analysts warn the drop may be temporary.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a probe into FIFA after fans said premium World Cup seats were reassigned. The investigation will look at possible violations of state consumer law.

Six Houston men were arrested after a multi‑county probe tied them to smash‑and‑grab burglaries that netted tools and tobacco.

A 15-year-old was bitten at a Humble neighborhood park; deputies and animal-control officers are investigating. The dog remained on scene as officials responded.

A teen and a woman were found dead Tuesday in east Harris County; deputies are investigating the deaths at a Windy Spring Lane home.

A 7-year-old died after an early‑morning head‑on collision on College Street in Beaumont. Police say the child was unrestrained and the traffic unit is investigating.

Graze Craze opened June 8 at Pearland’s Shadow Creek Center, offering curated charcuterie boards, picnic boxes and catering just in time for summer. Owners plan workshops and wine-pairings.

Meta named Houston a pilot city for a $115M workforce academy that offers free training and a job guarantee for skilled‑trade roles tied to data‑center work.