Undercover Investigation Leads to Gambling Operation Bust in Northwest Houston

Texas Herald News 5/19 10:40A Amalia Weigandt

Detectives with Constable Mark Herman s Criminal Investigations Division shut down an illegal gambling operation located in the 4444 FM 1960 Rd W. area of Houston in Harris County, Texas, following an undercover investigation. Acting on received...

Teen Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Elderly Pedestrian in Spring

Texas Herald News 5/15 3:40A Amalia Weigandt

Deputies with Constable Mark Herman s Office have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred on May 13, 2025, in the 5400 block of Northcrest Village Way in Spring, TX. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies...

Houston Children’s Charity raises $4 million to donate record number of wheelchair-accessible vans

Houston Biz Journal 5/14 11:00P Janet Miranda

Houston Children's Charity is gearing up for its most ambitious donation event ever, with a record-breaking number of wheelchair-accessible vans distributed and major names in attendance.

Conroe considers citywide development pause amid water capacity strain

Houston Biz Journal 5/14 3:01A Janet Miranda

Water capacity strain in Conroe is causing city officials to kickstart the process of enacting a citywide pause on developments. Meanwhile, developers' projects sit in limbo.

Intuitive Machines CEO reveals changes for next moon mission after Athena's tipped landing

Houston Biz Journal 5/14 2:39A Jishnu Nair

After a repeated issue led to rough landings for its first two lunar landers, Intuitive Machines has a plan for its next one. The Houston-based space company is targeting one moon mission per year.

Harris County Man Arrested for Using Child as Shield During Taser Deployment

Texas Herald News 5/13 8:44A Amalia Weigandt

A 42-year-old man from Harris County, Texas, was arrested on Friday after allegedly using his 13-year-old child as a shield when deputies attempted to tase him during a family violence incident. Deputies from the Harris County Constable Precinct...

Aramco Americas renews downtown Houston headquarters lease in Allen Center complex

Houston Biz Journal 5/13 8:39A Jeff Jeffrey

Aramco Americas isn't the only energy heavyweight recommitting to Houston's Allen Center, as some other industry leaders have recently inked major lease renewals.

Copper Theft Suspect Apprehended After Foot Chase and K9 Deployment on North Freeway

Texas Herald News 5/13 8:34A Amalia Weigandt

On May 12, 2025, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle potentially linked to a copper theft at a business in the 2000 block of Spring Stuebner Road in Spring, TX. Upon arrival, deputies observed...

Phillips 66 fires back after shareholder advisory firms recommend Elliott nominees

Houston Biz Journal 5/13 8:07A Naomi Klinge

A second shareholder advisory firm has backed the activist investor, this time supporting all four of the firm's nominees for Phillips 66's board. Here's what the refiner had to say.

Luxury bus line Vonlane to launch highly requested route from The Woodlands

Houston Biz Journal 5/13 7:07A Janet Miranda

Vonlane's CEO reveals the strategy behind the highly requested route and how it fits into the luxury bus company's broader expansion plans.

Houston Family of Five Killed in Fiery Head-On I-45 Crash Near Leona

Texas Herald News 5/13 4:54A Amalia Weigandt

A tragic head-on collision between two pickup trucks on Interstate 45 near Leona claimed the lives of five Houston residents on Saturday afternoon. Another individual from Dallas sustained critical...

Update: Blue Silverado Ruled Out in Fatal West Fuqua Motorcycle Crash; Victim Identified

Texas Herald News 5/13 4:04A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police have determined that a blue Chevrolet Silverado initially identified as a vehicle of interest was not involved in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred at 4800 West Fuqua Street on Friday, April 25th. Earlier reports indicated...

Teen Driver Arrested in Houston Crash; Charged with Failure to Stop and Render Aid

Texas Herald News 5/13 4:03A Amalia Weigandt

A 16-year-old male has been arrested and referred to Harris County Juvenile Probation Authorities in connection with a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred at 3800 West Fuqua Street in Central Southwest Houston on Saturday night. The charge...

Argument Leads to Fatal Shooting at Northshore Motel; Suspect in Custody

Texas Herald News 5/13 4:01A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police have arrested 63-year-old Douglas Tyrone Hicks and charged him with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man at a motel located at 11999 East Freeway early Saturday morning. Officers responded to a shooting...

Suspect Charged with Intoxication Manslaughter in Fatal Eastex Freeway Crash

Texas Herald News 5/13 3:59A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police have arrested and charged 26-year-old Brandon Lynn Plattenburg in connection with a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on the Eastex Freeway on Friday night. Plattenburg is charged with intoxication manslaughter in the 174th...