Diamond Alvarez trial: Man accused of shooting 16-year-old girl 22 times no-show for murder trial
The man charged in murder of 16-year-old Diamond Alvarez didn't show up for murder trial on Monday, but it was later determined why.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
ALCS Game 2: Houston Astros fall again to Rangers, ALCS shifts to Arlington
Despite two big home runs by Yordan Alvarez, the Houston Astros fell short of defeating the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park in Game 2 of the ALCS.
Pastor Ralph Douglas West in Houston ordered to pay $2.45M after found liable for spreading genital herpes
A Houston area assistant pastor was found liable and will have to be damages for transmitting genital herpes, according to court officials.
6-year-old boy killed, mother seriously wounded in hate crime motivated by Israeli-Hamas war, police say
An 6-year-old boy is dead, and his mother seriously wounded after they were both stabbed more than a dozen times Saturday in a Chicago suburb.
Donald Hassler charged with capital murder in disappearance of Liberty County woman
David Hassler was charged with capital murder in the disappearance of Sheryl Siddall in Liberty County after a blood stain was found in the home.
Republicans choose Jim Jordan as nominee for House Speaker
Friday's vote puts the staunch ally of Donald Trump within reach of the speaker's gavel.
Houston man seen on video body-slamming, paralyzing woman in February jugging sentenced to 30 years
Joseph Harrell, 18, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery causing serious bodily injury for a midday February 13 attack on Nhung Troung that left the 41-year-old woman in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the waist down.
Huntsville officer-involved shooting: Sergeant shot multiple times, in stable condition
A Huntsville police sergeant and 17-year veteran was shot and hospitalized after a shooting at a Huntsville apartment, police confirm.
Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Special Session: Texas Senate poised to pass $500 million 'school choice' plan
At the Texas Capitol, debate is underway over a plan to offer tens of thousands of Texas families the financial flexibility to send their kids to "private" rather than "public" schools.
Barbers Hill student suspended over his hair to be sent to alternative school program
After serving more than a month of in-school suspension over his dreadlocks, a Black student in Texas was told he will be removed from his high school and sent to a disciplinary alternative education program on Thursday.
Jackpot! $1.76B Powerball ticket sold in California
The winning ticket for the second-largest lottery jackpot in American history was purchased in California.
Social Security recipients to receive 3.2% cost-of-living increase in 2024
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, means the average recipient will receive more than $50 more every month beginning in January, the Social Security Administration said.
Owner of Colony Ridge responds to claims the community northeast of Houston is haven for illegal immigrants
A community in Liberty County has been thrust into the spotlight following remarks made by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Driver who killed Dickinson HS senior in hit-and-run shocks victim's mom in court
A mother was caught off guard in court by the man who killed her daughter, 17-year-old Ziyanna Jones, in a hit-and-run after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Harris County dog attack: 3 adults, including deputy hospitalized in attack
Three people, including a deputy, have been taken to the hospital after a dog attack in west Harris County, authorities say.
Houston events & things to do this weekend, Oct. 13 to 15: Bayou City Art Festival, solar eclipse parties
Here's a look at some of the things to do this weekend in the Houston area.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Biden condemns Hamas for 'sheer evil' in attack on Israel, vows US resolve in support of Israel
President Joe Biden is confirming that U.S. citizens are among the hostages captured by Hamas in this weekend’s attack on Israel.