Houston police found a person dead Friday on Bellaire Boulevard near Beltway 8 in the Alief area; homicide detectives are investigating.

The family of a 75-year-old man alleges Spirit Airlines abandoned him at Bush Intercontinental; he later wandered away and was fatally struck, their April lawsuit says.

Deputies found a man dead in a ditch in Fairwood Friday; officials say he suffered an apparent gunshot wound and a firearm was located nearby. The investigation is ongoing.

A League City scratch-off player claimed a $7.5M Loteria Supreme top prize and says the windfall will be a generational gift for his daughter.

The Dallas Foundation is directing $2 million to local groups to expand postpartum visits, contraception access and a regional birthing platform across Dallas County.

Polk County deputies uncovered a large indoor marijuana grow off US‑59 near Livingston, seizing more than 1,500 plants and arresting a resident on a felony charge.

Houston police released surveillance stills after an April 17 bar robbery on Milam Street; Crime Stoppers says tips may be eligible for up to $5,000.

A blaze tore through an apartment complex in the 21700 block of Inverness Forest, prompting evacuations and a multi-agency response while investigators probe the cause.

A longtime Chi Alpha mentor was sentenced to 30 years in Waco after pleading guilty to continuous trafficking for sexually abusing boys. Survivors and lawyers say the case exposes failures by ministry leaders.

Founder Esther Lewis‑Bernard was surprised by her daughter as Esther's Cajun Café opened a second Independence Heights location, expanding the family business and menu.

Boardwalk Bay, a pirate-and-shipwreck-themed water park, is set for the Kemah Boardwalk in 2027 with eight rides and a kids play cove. Landry's says construction won't close other attractions.

After 14 years of joint operations, Houston’s Spaghetti Western locations are now run separately by the Figueroa and Peck families; owners say menus and neighborhood vibes will mostly stay the same.

Hazmat teams are cleaning up a crash that closed northbound SH 99 near West Airport. Officials report no life‑threatening injuries but expect a multi‑hour shutdown.