Houston-area men convicted in Grand Parkway murder-for-hire scheme
HOUSTON — Two Houston-area men were convicted in federal court in a murder-for-hire plot that left a Katy man wounded during a shooting on the Grand Parkway, prosecutors said. A federal jury found Michael Seery, 43, of Katy, and Ricardo Obando Jr., 51, of Houston, guilty after about two...
13-year-old girl stabbed to death, 10-year-old boy detained: HPD
HOUSTON – An investigation is underway in northwest Houston after authorities say a 13-year-old girl was killed in a stabbing. Houston Police have a 10-year-old boy detained. Police said they received a report of a large fight and stabbing outside of an apartment in the 8000 block of Grow...
Spring man sentenced for embezzling over $1 million from employer
HOUSTON, Texas — A 34-year-old Spring resident has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling more than $1 million from his employer, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Donald Ray Owens Jr. pleaded guilty on May 9, 2025. U.S. District Judge George C. Hanks Jr. ordered Owens to...
Lone Star College Sets Record Spring Enrollment Amid National Shift Toward Community Colleges
Lone Star College System (LSCS) is starting 2026 on a historic note: the college announced 97,221 students enrolled for the spring semester, marking the highest spring enrollment in the institution’s history. This 6.4% year-over-year increase also came with a 79.7% fall-to-spring retention rate—demonstrating not just...
Two-vehicle crash leaves woman trapped, closes multiple lanes on 290: HCSO
Officials said they helped a woman trapped in her car after a two-vehicle crash on 290 near Mason Road.
What is an “Orphan Generator”? And why it could put Houston homes at risk...
HOUSTON – Houston homeowners rely on standby generators more than ever — especially after repeated storms, extreme heat, and unexpected power outages. But many people don’t realize their generator may be what experts call an “orphan generator.”. On a recent episode of Houston Life, we visited...
Conroe PD initiative targeting drivers using cell phones results in over 200 tickets issued
Following a two-week campaign, the Conroe Police Department issued dozens of tickets to distracted drivers, specifically those using their phones while driving.
Beloved Market Street Shops Vanish as The Woodlands Goes High-End
Longtime Market Street fixtures in The Woodlands are quietly slipping away as the open-air center leans harder into high-end retail and dining. Regulars are seeing familiar storefronts close or pack up for new addresses, and local coverage is casting the pattern as part of an upscale "evolution" at the heart of the...
This Texas Hole-in-the-Wall Spot Is Always Packed With Locals
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Frenchy’s Chicken on Scott Street. The line stretched out the door and cars wrapped around the building, which seemed like a good sign but also made me wonder if I’d be waiting forever. Once I...
Three Hearts, One Home: A Houston Throuple Rewrites the Script
For Stanley Lewis, David Alviar, and Jesse Thompson, love didn’t arrive with a dramatic declaration or a neatly defined starting line. Instead, it evolved organically with a level of intention that feels both deeply personal and quietly radical. As a Houston-based throuple, the three men offer a poignant and powerful...
