Sugar Land teen recovering after rare barracuda attack in Turks and Caicos

A 13-year-old girl from Sugar Land is recovering after she was severely bitten by a barracuda while vacationing with her family in Turks and Caicos. Claire Macdonel is now back in the Houston area, where she's preparing to undergo surgery on her hand.

Situational awareness expert shares simple safety tips after recent Houston-area shootings

After three recent shootings at popular shopping destinations across the Houston area, many people are asking the same question: How can I better protect myself in public?

City of Houston's minority, woman, small business program ruled unconstitutional

A federal court has ruled the City of Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program as unconstitutional, according to court records.

Houston ICE shooting: Statements from 2 witnesses in the van released

Statements from two of the passengers who were taken into custody during the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo claim ICE agents were not in front or behind the vehicle.

Jordanian athlete reported missing in Houston found in Illinois

The Jordanian athlete who was reported missing while attending the Genuine Cup in Houston has been found states away, according to the university.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed by parents of murdered Traveler's Table owner

The parents of Thy Mitchell have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Harris County alleging Matthew Mitchell planned to murder his family, according to court records.

Kristen Galvan: Human remains identified as Spring teen reported missing in 2020

Human remains found in 2020 have been identified as a Houston-area teen who had been missing for six years after being a victim of human trafficking, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office.

Houston-area Aqua Texas customer receives $5k water bill for June

A Texas couple is challenging a water bill showing they used 209,000 gallons in June, arguing the amount is impossible and alleging a leak in Aqua Texas infrastructure behind their home may be responsible.

Houston ICE shooting: Federal judge rules witness in deadly shooting must be released within 48 hours

In a ruling on Monday, Federal Judge Keith P. Ellison ruled Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, who was also a witness in the deadly shooting, must be released from DHS custody within the next 48 hours.

Back-to-school shopping underway as families look for ways to stretch their budgets

Houston parents and college students are finding ways to save on back-to-school shopping as school supply costs add up. Here's what families are doing to stretch their budgets.

Rice University police search for missing Jordanian athlete participating in Genuine Cup

The Rice University Police Department has issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for a Jordanian athlete who went missing while attending the Genuine Cup, an international soccer tournament for athletes with disabilities at Rice University.

Traveler's Cart closing Montrose location after nearly 2 years

If you are a fan of Traveler's Cart, you only have a few more days to stop by the Montrose restaurant before it closes its doors for good.

Houston crash: 1 dead after head-on crash between truck, sedan on Tidwell Road

One driver is dead and another in critical condition at the hospital after a major crash in the East Houston area late Sunday evening, Houston police say.

Harris County detectives searching for gunman after fatal convenience store shooting

A man died after being shot early Saturday in the parking lot of a convenience store in north Harris County, and investigators are searching for the gunman, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Firefighters battle 2-alarm fire at abandoned Houston school

Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at an abandoned school early Sunday after crews were dispatched to reports of smoke coming from the vacant building.