Arwa Coffee has filed state buildout records for two Houston‑area locations, targeting late‑September completion and fall openings.

Midday storms are likely Saturday, June 6, with heavy downpours and localized flooding possible, especially near and south of I‑10.

Chimac is taking over the former Krab Queenz space on Westheimer in Westchase. Owners say construction is underway and a 2026 opening is planned.

Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Texas filed 285 immigration-related cases in one week, with many charges tied to reentry and human smuggling. The filings add pressure to local courts and detention systems.

A man in a wheelchair was struck and killed on Reed Road in Sunnyside; HPD is searching for a silver Mazda and asking the public for tips.

A Saharan dust plume moved into Texas on June 5, 2026, bringing hazy skies, vivid sunsets and a higher risk of breathing trouble for people with asthma or COPD. Check local AQI and follow health guidance.

Sugar Land pledged $2.5M to become an Official Houston World Cup Host City Supporter, opening the region’s first FIFA shop and planning watch parties and volunteer operations. City leaders say the investment is meant to capture spillover visitors from Houston’s matches.

HCA Pearland plans a $60M expansion that will add 44 beds and expand the ER to address long wait times.

Unannounced water shutoffs on Washington Avenue forced cancellations and cost local businesses thousands, owners say. The city says some early work was a "test."

Unionized staff at Marriott Marquis Houston ratified a contract that raises pay to $22 by 2028, adds Juneteenth as a paid holiday and lowers healthcare costs.

A Texas City man was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after an ATF sting found he sold firearms and dozens of machine‑gun conversion devices.

A man and a woman were found dead at a Baytown home in an apparent murder 6suicide. Police say the man contacted a third party before officers arrived.

A Houston mother is demanding answers after her 33-year-old son, Kenneth Young, was found dead in Buffalo Bayou. The family wants clarity as officials investigate.