UH says TDECU Stadium's artificial turf took "significant damage" during an April 5 event; officials are weighing a temporary patch versus a full replacement that could sideline the venue.

Houston's Bludorn Hospitality Group will take over the Pearl's Liberty Saloon building at 239 E. Grayson St.; the restaurant's name and opening date are not yet public.

Lab testing confirmed blood found where Nicole “Nikki” Winder was last seen, and investigators say her truck was set on fire. Authorities are seeking a Polaris UTV with VIN ending 7827.

State senators pressed health officials in Austin over soaring medical bills, demanding clearer data and options to lower out‑of‑pocket costs. The hearing laid out competing fixes and a long road to legislation.

Patchy fog Thursday morning in Houston with reduced visibility, then a warm day and an Ozone Action Day. Highs near 88°F; rain chances climb Sunday into next week.

Two people were shot Wednesday afternoon near Cardiff Road and Mooney Road in Houston; police released no suspect information. Investigators are asking for tips.

A Precinct 5 deputy was suspended after family members said he posted a 22‑year‑old’s booking photos and unredacted ID to a private Snapchat story following a Magnolia traffic stop.

Parents at a southeast HISD elementary say hazardous conditions forced them to organize repairs and cleanups, raising fresh pressure on a district already under state oversight.

A Houston judge gave a 30‑year sentence after a March 24, 2025 wrong‑way crash on I‑45 that killed a mother and her 9‑year‑old son and left a daughter paralyzed.

Commissioner Lesley Briones is expanding six summer food programs across Precinct 4, from produce boxes to pop‑up groceries and Kids Cafe meal sites. The efforts aim to reach neighborhoods where hunger is highest.

The Rustic is returning to downtown in a new Houston First–owned venue at 1718 Jackson as the GRB convention‑center overhaul reshapes the area. Construction has already started and timelines differ across state filings and company posts.

A New York Times investigation found thousands of use‑of‑force incidents by Texas school police, including taser shocks and pepper spray on students, and raised new oversight questions.

Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 say they arrested an adult male Wednesday near the 12400 block of Berry Lane; he faces a felon-in-possession charge, the office says.