A Houston plastic surgeon, Dr. Azul Shirazali Jaffer, was charged for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, causing professional and public concern.

A construction worker was killed Monday when heavy beams shifted during a loading operation near downtown Houston. Fire crews and workplace-safety officials are investigating.

A homeless Houston man was arrested on Saturday and charged with felony indecent exposure — his third arrest since September.

University of Houston is converting its Women and Gender Resource Center into a Parent and Family Engagement Office; students worry the move removes a named safe space on campus.

Mikki's Soul Food Café faced a break-in and a car crash at two locations, suffering theft and property damage. Community support remained strong despite these setbacks.

Tacos A Go Go is expanding in Houston with a relocated Heights spot and a new Memorial/Tanglewood outpost. Both will include the chain's first full bar program.

Shark Tank‑backed Crispy Cones has filed permits to build a 1,356‑sq‑ft shop at Homestead Plaza in Conroe, with construction set for January–March 2026.

The Kebab Shop's Valley Ranch Town Center location in New Caney has been delayed while building permits are finalized; a new opening date is not yet set.

Stafford woman arrested for her husband's murder on the 22nd anniversary of his death; case from 2003 involves multiple gunshots, previous suspect, and ongoing investigation.

A woman died after crashing her car into a building in Houston Heights around 1 a.m. on Durham Drive. Speed may have played a role; she wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Investigation ongoing.

A man was shot Monday at the Venti Apartments on Ella Boulevard in north Harris County. Deputies say the scene is active and homicide detectives are investigating.

An adult and three juveniles were arrested after an alleged gunpoint wallet robbery in north Harris County; the adult faces aggravated‑robbery charges and a $50,000 bond.

Gulf Coast salt caverns offer fast gas deliveries, but slow build times and tight economics could leave AI data centers short on reliable backup power.