Amazon has filed plans for a $24 million, 403,800-square-foot operations facility at CityPark Logistics Center in Missouri City, aiming to speed up deliveries across Greater Houston and extend its growing logistics footprint in Texas.
A $3 billion dementia research fund in Texas is temporarily on hold after three voters filed a lawsuit claiming the voting machines used in last month’s election were faulty.
A federal jury has awarded $13 million in damages to the family of Charles Payne, a 75-year-old man who died in a collision with a Houston Police Department vehicle in December 2021.
Local small business owners say they are counting on shoppers to support Small Business Saturday as they work through slower foot traffic and higher operating costs.
A tornadic storm moved through northwest Harris County on Monday, causing property damage and power outages, officials said.
Under the new rules, individuals must present a state driver’s license, passport, or other approved photo identification when registering or renewing a vehicle. The DMV informed county tax offices of the change on Nov. 18, and licensed vehicle dealers were notified on Nov. 19.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has authorized the deployment of Texas National Guard members to Illinois and Oregon to assist federal immigration enforcement, a move that contrasts with his previous statements defending state authority over National Guard units.
A University of Houston student has filed a lawsuit alleging severe hazing by the now-closed Beta Nu chapter of Pi Kappa Phi led to his hospitalization with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. The complaint details required workouts, late-night “pledge rides,” and use of “pledge fanny packs” with degrading items at on-campus and off-campus locations. Thirteen defendants, including UH, the fraternity’s national organization, the local chapter, its housing corporation, and eight fraternity members, are named. UH confirms the chapter’s closure after a hazing investigation and says it is cooperating with law enforcement and offering support services to affected students.
Houston Humane Society is asking Houston-area residents to provide short-term foster homes for dogs and cats during the holiday season. The nonprofit supplies food, crates, and veterinary care for foster pets and offers flexible options, including weekend-only fostering. Staff use foster stays to learn about each animal’s behavior in a home and to improve adoption chances with better photos and information. Residents interested in fostering can contact Houston Humane Society by phone at 713-433-6421 or by email at info@houstonhumane.org.
A group of Buddhist monks is walking 2,300 miles from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., on a “Walk for Peace” to promote unity, compassion, and inner peace. The route spans 10 states and includes community events at temples, malls, and parks. Two monks were injured near Dayton, Texas, when a truck struck their escort vehicle and pushed it into them on U.S. 90, according to police. Organizers say the walk, rooted in Buddhist pilgrimage tradition, will continue as they coordinate with law enforcement and medical officials.