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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A cyclist died in a crash with a GMC Yukon in Houston on December 23. The cyclist, a 45-year-old man, may have failed to yield while crossing an intersection.
Houston police seek a suspect for a fatal stabbing of a woman in her 20s on Navigation Boulevard. An earlier gas station altercation is connected to the incident.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Jones Hall will get $4.9M in restroom and locker upgrades starting next summer as a targeted follow-up to a recent $60M modernization. The work will be staged to limit disruption.
Nine builders have opened models at Legacy by Hillwood in League City, kicking off an initial 510‑lot phase with lots from 50 to 80 feet and prices from the $400s to $1M+.
Houston police investigate the Christmas Eve fatal shooting of Sebastian Jimenez; case to go before a grand jury.
A Canadian family visiting Houston says thieves stole all four passports from their parked car on Christmas Eve, leaving them stranded until consular services resume.
Eight One says thieves smashed in on Christmas Eve and stole $7K–$10K in hats, sneakers and equipment — then reportedly returned for more. Police are reviewing footage.
Food & Drinks in ...
JuiceLand is opening a new Vintage Marketplace shop in northwest Houston; the TDLR permit lists a mid‑February 2026 fit-out completion and an early‑2026 debut.
Canadian shawarma chain Osmow’s is opening its first Houston outpost at Cougar Den Center near the University of Houston, with state filings showing a March 2026 completion.
Court records say two men were arrested after allegedly attacking a driver on Christmas Day in Atascocita; one is accused of using a club and the other of pointing a firearm.
A driver crashed in the 9700 block of Birds Eye Maple Lane and fled while a handgun was visible; Precinct 4 deputies say the firearm was reported stolen and the suspect was arrested.
A Harris County deputy finished two Uber Eats deliveries after a driver was arrested during a traffic stop; Precinct 4 says the meals were handed off and charges weren’t disclosed.
A woman in her 20s died after an argument at a Navigation Boulevard gas station escalated into a stabbing, and Houston police are asking the public for tips.
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