Justin Verlander returning to Houston Astros after trade with New York Mets: AP source

The Houston Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement.

Houston crime: Woman found stabbed to death at Sakowitz apartment complex

Houston Police is searching for Marques Kelvin Potts in the fatal stabbing at New Hope Housing Sakowitz apartment complex that occurred Saturday, July 29

Houston bar shooting: Gabriel Adonai Garcia, 23, charged in shooting at Hunter's Pub

Gabriel Adonai Garcia, 23, is charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a shooting at a bar that left one man dead and two others injured over the weekend.

Harris County crime: Man fatally shot amidst driving dispute

Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Humble that left one man dead after he confronted someone about their driving.

Houston hit-and-run: Man killed on Westheimer Road; call leads police to vehicle

The deadly Houston hit-and-run crash occurred around 1 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Westheimer Road, somewhere between Post Oak and the West Loop service road.

Houston grandfather killed in hit-and-run crash on Braeswood Blvd: police

A grandfather was killed in a hit-and-run crash while pushing an empty stroller through a crosswalk in front of his family, Houston police say.

Harris County driver accused of leaving scene of deadly motorcycle crash

Andrew Christian Walls, 28, has been charged with failure to stop and render aid for a Harris County crash that occurred on Saturday.

Harris County shelter pets have 'pool paw-ty' to fight Houston heat

Harris County Pets animal shelter hosted a "pool paw-ty" to help the animals beat the heat and to advertise their animals to the community.

Deadly Katy Freeway crash: Motorcyclist hit by multiple vehicles

A motorcyclist died after he was hit by three vehicles on the Katy Freeway, and only one driver stopped, authorities say.

Katy-area shooting: Suspect charged with murder of Harris County mother at home

Giovanni Medrano, 19, was arrested and charged with murder in the death of 46-year-old Kimberly Lewis, who was shot and killed at a house in the 3000 blk of Winchester Ranch Trl near Katy.