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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Federal prosecutors say a Raymondville ranch billed Medicaid for services not provided, submitting about $114M in claims and allegedly pocketing millions. The former nonprofit CEO faces 20 federal counts.
A 12-year-old from Friendswood survived a shark attack near Staniel Cay after his brother tied a swimsuit to stop life-threatening bleeding. Doctors expect a full recovery.
Harris County deputies renewed a June 26 appeal after Kevon Joseph Clark was killed in an April 7 hit-and-run on the North Freeway. Officials are asking witnesses to come forward.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A 2.5‑acre Seabrook estate with a private beach closed this month and landed among the Houston area's priciest sales.
Food & Drinks in ...
After a yearlong break, Xeo Yum reopened in Spring Branch with its signature banh xeo, drawing long lines as owner‑chef Cuong Nguyen runs limited hours ahead of a late‑July grand opening.
Texas City police say 42-year-old Angela Gray was found shot at home; a 73-year-old man has been charged with murder and booked with bond set at $250,000.
Sports in ...
C.J. Gardner-Johnson says a training-camp insult at The Greenbrier led to his surprise September 2025 release from the Texans. His account raises fresh questions about personnel decisions.
Leonel Mata Luna was sentenced to 20 years after admitting he helped run an international cocaine ring that moved more than 100 kilograms through Houston.
Matty G's quietly closed its Houston Heights location at 1111 Studewood, and a mid‑June certificate of occupancy names a Mediterranean mezze as the possible replacement.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Harris County from disbursing money to its immigrant legal-services fund and hotline while the state’s petition is reviewed.
HPD Robbery posted surveillance stills after a May 16 robbery on West Tidwell Road. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for tips that lead to an arrest.
Sean Roberts is leading a $20M plan to convert Riverside Terrace mansions into hotels, restaurants and cultural spaces — but neighbors want more say.
Deputies say they arrested a wanted man with a revolver on Cypresswood Drive; the constable's office posted photos and said the suspect had an active Montgomery County warrant.
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