2 Houston neighbors named safest cities in Texas and more top stories
Editor's note: It's time to catch up on the top Houston news of the week, from Texas' safest cities to fresh restaurant openings. Read on for our most popular stories, then visit this guide for more weekend fun. 1. 2 Houston neighbors ranked among the top 10 safest cities in...
Airbnb wants more homes available for FIFA World Cup visitors. It’s offering $750 to...
Airbnb is offering $750 to new hosts as it looks to increase listings with the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to North America this summer. But who is eligible for the payment?
Third consecutive audit of inmate commissary accounts finds systemic failures, oversights
“According to this, none of the payments made during the period they examined were substantiated," said Todd Buikema, a principal technical advisor of accounting and reporting.
Gun shop warns customers about follow-home robberies targeting buyers after purchases and range visits
A robbery attempt in southwest Houston this week is turning into a cautionary tale that local gun shops say they’ve seen before, and it starts with something that feels ordinary: a quick stop at a range, a bag in your hand, and a drive home that you assume is uneventful.
Riverside Terrace residents fight plans for new convenience store, cite crime concerns
HOUSTON — Residents in Houston's Riverside Terrace neighborhood are pushing back against plans to open another convenience store in their community, citing concerns about crime and public safety at similar businesses already operating in the area. State Rep. Jolanda Jones hosted a town hall meeting on the issue,...
Texas Rescuer Pulls Over After Seeing Something Shift In The Brush And Meets A...
While driving down a busy Texas road, experienced rescuer Kristin Erwin caught a quick flicker of movement in the brush. That split-second glimpse was enough, she pulled over right away. As soon as she got out, she was met with a scene that stopped her cold. A mama dog and...
Walgreens laying off 159 workers as it closes north Houston distribution center
Walgreens is closing its distribution center in Houston located at 1805 Greens Rd.
HPD: Two arrested after police raid after-hours club in northwest Houston
HOUSTON — Two people were arrested after Houston police executed a warrant at an after-hours club in northwest Houston early Saturday morning. According to HPD Captain Ryan Watson, officers conducted an enforcement operation Mambo’s Sports Bar, located on Antoine Drive, just south of West Little York Road. Police...
Fort Bend County deputy struck in west Houston hit-and-run
HOUSTON - A Fort Bend County deputy is said to be in critical condition after a hit-and-run on the Katy Freeway overnight. Katy Freeway hit-and-run injures Fort Bend Co. deputy. What we know:. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office says Deputy Kenneth Lewis was hit by a vehicle at about...
$300M hospital expansion approved
HOUSTON — The University of Texas System Board of Regents gave the green light to another major Houston-area health expansion Feb. 19, continuing nine-figure investments in its local systems. The board approved a $300 million expansion at the University of Texas Medical Branch League City Hospital Campus, part of...

















