Man arrested after HPD pursuit; suspect reportedly performed donuts while brandishing AR-15 in parking...
HOUSTON – A driver was taken into custody early Monday morning after leading Houston police on a pursuit following a chaotic car meetup event in north Houston, according to scanner traffic. Around 12:40 a.m. on May 25, Houston Police Department officers responded to reports of multiple vehicles doing donuts...
Houston shopper finds credit card skimmer on checkout machine at southwest grocery store, police...
HOUSTON – A Houston woman says she discovered a credit card skimmer attached to a checkout machine at a southwest Houston grocery store while trying to pay for groceries with her EBT card ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Savannah Dansby said she was shopping Sunday night at Pyburns, located...
Two Teens Shot During Meetup In Houston
At approximately 11:30 p.m. on May 21, 2026, officers responded to a shooting call on Oak Vista Drive in Houston. Responding officers located two teenage males suffering from gunshot wounds. Authorities say a 17 year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, while a 19 year-old male was shot...
Texas’ top restaurants and chefs crowned at the 2026 Tastemaker Awards
After months of hard work and culinary determination, CultureMap has completed its statewide journey to honor the best chefs, restaurants, and more with the 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. The series kicked off April 9 with our Austin Tastemaker Awards at Distribution Hall, then we moved to Houston on April 16...
Expert shares safety tips for spotting red flags when using dating apps in Houston
HOUSTON – Houston police say a home invasion near West Alabama and Brandt streets in Montrose may have been connected to a dating app — and a local domestic violence advocate for victims is urging people to stay alert when meeting strangers online. Four people were inside the...
Graduates celebrate in ceremony at Fertitta Center
Students brought the enthusiasm as they became the first class at Kingwood Park to graduate from the Fertitta Center on the University of Houston campus on May 24. The ceremony began at 2 p.m. and was finished in less than an hour. Principal Wes Solomon addressed the senior class. Students...
Unraveling the true Texas legend of Dino the tailless dolphin
The unique animal swims "more like a fish than a dolphin."
This 2-Story Toy Museum in Texas Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Step through the rainbow-striped entrance on 19th Street and you will feel memories rush back like Saturday morning cartoons. The Houston Toy Museum packs two stories with play, stories, and photo spots that make adults grin and kids light up. From vintage consoles to a life-size Barbie box, it is nostalgia you can tou
UH Board of Regents approves new degrees, program consolidations
The UH System Board of Regents met on May 21 at the LeRoy and Lucile Melcher Center for Public Broadcasting. The board approved several new academic programs and degree consolidations across the UH system, with some changes set to start in fall 2026. New programs. UH-Downtown will implement a Master...
Splendora Traffic Stop Erupts Into Gun Bust And Tense Struggle
What started as a routine Saturday traffic stop in Splendora did not stay routine for long. Police say a driver accused of multiple traffic violations refused to follow orders, briefly struggled with officers and was ultimately found carrying a firearm before being hauled off to jail on several charges. Traffic...

















