FBI warns of AI voice-cloning scam that mimics loved ones in distress
HOUSTON – A growing scam fueled by artificial intelligence is leaving victims frightened and, in some cases, out thousands of dollars. The FBI is warning Americans about AI-powered “voice cloning” scams, in which criminals use artificial intelligence to mimic the voices of family members and trick victims into sending
Texas Is Cracking Down on Essential Immigrant Drivers
For four years, I’d driven school buses and 18-wheelers for the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, one of the Houston area’s largest and fastest-growing districts. I transported more than 100 students safely to and from school each day. Before every route, I walked the vehicle—checking tires, brakes, light
Two more men arrested on capital murder charges in southeast Houston mass shooting
Two teenagers were arrested on capital murder charges in the 2025 southeast Houston bar shooting that killed two and wounded 15, police said.
NASA will fly low over Houston this month as it studies the Earth’s atmosphere...
NASA will fly as low as 1,000 feet over Houston to study the Earth's atmosphere and coast.
All-clear given after suspicious package investigated at Montgomery County Courthouse
CONROE, Texas – Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered Monday in downtown Conroe, prompting evacuations and multiple street closures near the Montgomery County Courthouse. At around 5:30 p.m., authorities announced that the package has been made safe, and an all-clear signal was announced. Accord
Milkshake Factory now open in The Woodlands at Cochran’s Crossing Village Center
MilkShake Factory's signature milkshakes include the Chocolate Cake Shake, Campfire S’mores and Chocolate Dipped Strawberry. (Courtesy MilkShake Factory) A new MilkShakeFactory location held a grand opening May 30 in The Woodlands at Cochran’s Crossing Village Center. The Woodlands store is owned and operated by franch
State Fare Kitchen & Bar closes flagship Houston restaurant after decade
We're going to say it: It's a sorry State of Fares.
Houston’s ‘Chinese takeout bar from the future’ touches down in Webster
Houston’s Chinese takeout bar from the future is coming to the Bay Area. The sixth location of The Rice Box will open in Webster later this summer. Located at 114 El Dorado Blvd, the new location will be called Rice Box Space Center after NASA’s headquarters at the nearby Johnson Space Center. Founder John Peterson tel
Family says Houston Police officers fired too quickly on a man killed in an...
Houston police shot and killed a man on April 1 after he stepped out of a doorway while armed with a knife.
Houston Taco Bell Shakeup Sees 44 Local Stores Snapped Up by New Owner
Forty-four Houston-area Taco Bell restaurants quietly changed hands, landing with a new owner in a deal that shifts a hefty slice of the chain’s local presence. Mas Restaurant Group sold the units to Ghai Restaurant Group as part of what the seller is calling its next phase of growth. For now, no changes to menus or ho
