Things to do in the Houston area this weekend: September 23-25

Houston events and things to do this weekend September 23-25 include the Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo, Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo, Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival, Houston Blues and Jazz Festival, Fall Festival at Dewberry Farm and The Woodlands Renaissance Faire.

Crime, taxes and future role of Harris County government in race to be Pct. 4 commissioner

Seeking to represent more than a million residents in Harris County Precinct 4 Republican Jack Cagle and Democratic challenger Lesly Briones squared off in the public square - with the incumbent proudly defending his quorum busting decision to vote with his feet against higher taxes and spending.

Family of Neveah Hall awarded $95.5 million after suffering brain damage by former dentist

A grand jury has awarded a family $95.5 million after what attorneys said should have been a simple procedure resulted in then 4-year-old Neveah suffering irreversible brain damage.

Harris Co. Pct. 5 Constable’s Office assistant chief charged with solicitation of prostitution

An assistant chief with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office was charged with solicitation of prostitution after an undercover sting operation on Wednesday night, authorities say.

Homeless man shot to death while sleeping behind Houston business, police say

Houston police say a 53-year-old man, who is believed to be homeless, was sleeping on the ground behind a business when someone walked up and shot him to death.

Off-duty Harris County deputy shot driver who pinned him against car: HPD

An off-duty Harris County deputy working a security job in the parking lot outside of a nightclub shot a driver who pinned him up against another vehicle, authorities say.

La Porte High School staff member seen yelling at student

Shocking cellphone video shows a staff member at La Porte High School face to face with a student yelling obscenities.

Suspect told Houston restaurant employees it was his first robbery, police say

Houston police say the manager refused to open the cash register, and the suspect tried to negotiate with her but ended up becoming frustrated and leaving the restaurant.

30-year-old capital murder defendant free from jail after posting $9,000 bond

30-year-old Eric Todd Semien and three others are charged with capital murder in the May 26, 2016, deaths of Javier Moreno and Roger Pantoja.

Messaging battle underway in race to be Harris County Judge

48 days out from the midterm election and the messaging battle in the race for Harris County Judge is well underway.

Suspect charged with capital murder in deadly shooting of man at clothing store

Harris County authorities are searching for Adrian R. Brooks, 42, who is charged with capital murder in connection to the deadly shooting of a man at a clothing store in March.