Richmond Woman Still Out $900 a Year After Mail Theft, Despite Tougher Texas Law
Richmond Police Department — Location Where Incident Report Filed. Heidi Martin bought a money order for $900 to pay her credit card bill, dropped it in the mail from her Richmond home, and assumed that was the end of it. Instead, she says someone else cashed it, and nearly a year later, she still has not gotten her mo
Wages grew fastest since 2021 in these Houston-area counties, study finds
Bolstered by a thriving manufacturing sector, Waller County—the country’s second-fastest-growing county—leads all Houston-area counties for the growth of pay from 2021 to 2026, according to a new study. The study, conducted by personal finance website SmartAsset, found average pay in Waller County rose 48 percent from
I-10 Katy Freeway-Downtown HOV Connector closing for long-term construction
KATY, Texas – Houston drivers who use the I-10 Katy Freeway-Downtown HOV Connector will need to find another route starting Friday night as TxDOT begins a long-term closure for construction. The connector is scheduled to close at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and will remain closed during demolition and...
The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Katy Lease, Expanding in the Houston Market
An all-day breakfast and lunch café is coming to 1660 S Mason Rd in Katy, Texas, where franchise partners Mario Harper and Ifeoma Harper have signed a lease for their first The Flying Biscuit Café. The café is targeted to open in late November 2026 and will join five Flying Biscuit cafés already open across the Houston
Father Accidentally Runs Over 4-Year-Old Son In Driveway
A 4-year-old boy was run over by his father as the father was pulling into the driveway of a Sugar Land-area home Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 5:19 p.m. on October 4, 2026, in the 3100 block of Lonesome Court. According to preliminary information, the father appeared to be...
Nearly 1,000-acre development near Sugar Land moves forward with 2,300 new homes
Plans for about 2,300 homes are moving forward in a massive, nearly 1,000-acre development near Sugar Land.
Hunington Closes on Construction Loan for 279-Unit Katy Apartment Development
Hunington Properties secured its financing, enabling it to begin work on The Vic at Sunterra, a 279-unit multifamily community in Katy. The $47 million, HUD 221(d)(4) non-recourse financing provides a high loan-to-cost ratio and substantial proceeds, with a 24-month interest-only period, followed by a fully amortizing
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office warns of fake QR code scam targeting residents
Fort Bend County residents are being warned about a scam involving fake QR codes that could put personal and financial information at risk. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert warning residents to be cautious before scanning QR codes, particularly those posted in public places or sent unexpectedly
Birth rates are collapsing across Houston—but one county is seeing the biggest drop
Plunging rates threaten the future of Houston schools, the report says.
Texas homeowners hit by 2024 storms urged to apply now before up to $75,000...
Texas homeowners affected by 2024 storms may still be eligible for thousands of dollars in aid, but funding is limited and applications are processed in order received. Some Texas homeowners still dealing with damage from 2024 storms may still have access to recovery money, but the window to secure it is narrowing.

















