73-year-old Richmond-area man sentenced to life for sexually assaulting child

A 73-year-old Richmond-area man will spend life in prison after being convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton.

31-year-old career criminal wanted in Texas, 2 other states gets a get out of jail free card for recent charge

Veronica Jones, whose criminal history dates back to 2010, has been accused of threatening to shoot her cousin, shoot up his home and hit him with a shovel. Despite the new misdemeanor charge and outstanding warrants in three jurisdictions, a Harris County judge granted her a personal recognizance bond.

2 teens shot during large homecoming party in Beaumont

Two teenagers were shot during a large party in Beaumont Saturday night, and police are asking attendees to share photos and videos that could help investigators.

Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approves secondary boundary changes

The Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved secondary attendance boundary changes following a meeting on Monday evening.

Starbucks sued over ‘Sugar-Free’ drinks that may have more sugar than a Reese’s cup

That Starbucks protein drink labeled "sugar-free" on the coffee chain’s menu may really have more sugar than a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, a new consumer lawsuit claims.  

HPD to launch new report management system aimed at improving case tracking, transparency

The Houston Police Department is preparing to launch a new report management system that department leaders say will modernize how officers file reports, investigators track cases and more.

Houston weather: Isolated showers possible, monitoring the Gulf for possible development

A flare-up of storms in the SW Gulf continues to get more organized and is now being called Invest 92L. The National Hurricane Center now gives this system a high 80% chance to develop into at least a tropical depression over the next week.

Two arrested after $628K cocaine bust at Laredo port of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $628,000 worth of cocaine during a vehicle inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.