Early-morning raids in Galveston led police to seize illegal 'eight-liner' slot machines, cash and electronic records; several people were taken into custody as the probe continues.

HISD expanded its cellphone rules this semester, lengthening confiscation windows and adding alternative‑campus placements for repeat violators.

Pride Houston moved its 48th annual festival and parade to June 6, 2026, to avoid clashes with the FIFA World Cup and to expand events across June.

Lowe's will open a large-format store in Manvel at the end of January, introducing self-service paint kiosks and a two-day grand opening. The location will anchor Manvel Town Center and bring more than 100 jobs.

A Dec. 7 shoplifting at a Westheimer store escalated into an aggravated robbery after an employee confronted a suspect. HPD released surveillance and is seeking tips.

Declining enrollment has opened a roughly $27M hole in Clear Creek ISD’s budget for 2026–27. Trustees are weighing consolidations, staff cuts and a possible tax vote.

Tony Buzbee filed suit accusing Jorge Abrego and HTX Tactical of creating AI‑generated sexual images of a Houston influencer and seeking more than $10M.

More than 400 kilograms of cocaine, 13 firearms and about $100,000 were seized after a months‑long Houston investigation; a man was arrested after a pursuit.

An 18-wheeler driver was critically wounded Wednesday on the I-69 feeder near Garrett Road; the Harris County Sheriff said the driver was shot by another motorist and is in surgery.

HeyTea quietly opened two Houston shops last year; the Coconut Mango Boom and brown-sugar milk tea have already become local favorites. Lines still form, especially on weekends.

A 7-year-old girl is recovering from a leg gunshot wound after a shooting in Harris County. She's in stable condition; the investigation is ongoing with no charges yet filed.

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a TRO against Samsung's ACR use in TVs, citing privacy concerns for Texans and potential Deceptive Trade Practices Act violations.

Houston is emerging from fog, facing unpredictable weather with cloudy skies and showers expected. Long-term, the city prepares for varying conditions including heat, hurricanes, and severe storms.