Loft18 closed its Sawyer Yards location on Jan. 1, 2026. Owners blamed rising crime and market costs but say they plan to reopen in another Houston-area neighborhood.

Sprouts is confirmed to be opening in Kingwood's King's Crossing this spring, anchoring the redeveloped shopping center and expanding specialty-grocery options nearby.

A 19-year-old Houston woman was critically injured after being struck by two hit-and-run vehicles on the I-45 north feeder at Crosstimbers. Family and police are asking for witnesses.

Texas A&M approved hiring outside counsel to participate in the state AG's insulin pricing lawsuit, local reporting says. Regents chair Bob Albritton offered no comment.

A Lupe Tortilla employee was arrested after a hidden camera was found in the family bathroom at the Katy Freeway location; police say footage included an adult and a child.

A doctored campaign mailer and a stalled Texas labeling bill show how AI‑generated images are complicating politics ahead of the 2026 season.

Houston may break a 2000 record high, with temperatures potentially reaching 82°, influenced by high pressure and strong southwest winds. A Pacific cold front will cool things down over the weekend.

A Tomball resident found his stolen tailgate on Facebook Marketplace, leading to a suspect's arrest by Harris County constables who recovered two tailgates.

Houston police fielded nearly 300 calls about gunfire on New Year’s Eve, testing patrols even as the city scaled back the ShotSpotter system. Data show holiday spikes remain a heavy burden on officers.

Sprinkles Cupcakes abruptly closed its bakeries on Wednesday. Founder Candace Nelson confirmed the move on Instagram; employees say many got little notice.

A new taqueria on Atascocita Road is serving Tijuana-style birria tacos, tortas and gorditas after a Nov. 1 opening.

A new Atascocita Road cafe from Kwan and Kia Johnson opened in December, serving Southern-style breakfast and lunch favorites. The menu includes shrimp and grits, biscuits and French toast.

Harris County deputies responded to a Humble home off Brilliant Lake Drive after reports a juvenile was stabbed during a fight. The injured juvenile was hospitalized and detectives are investigating.