Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a deal Thursday to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.

Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive, will be in Houston this weekend

The world's largest operating steam locomotive will pull into Houston on Friday and stay through the weekend. Here's how you can see it for free.

Convicted ex-HPD officer Gerald Goines suffers medical emergency in courtroom

Convicted former Houston Police Department officer Gerald Goines was taken to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency while in court.

Suspects plead guilty in deadly Beaumont convenience store robbery

Larry Hagan of Houston and Keandre Robinson of Beaumont are facing charges in connection to the deadly shooting of a store clerk during a robbery. The men only stole a pack of cigarettes, according to court documents.

Houston weather: Rain, storms possible Friday and Saturday

The weekend is coming up fast and there are some slight changes in the weather ahead that you should know about.

Texas woman accused of practicing dentistry without license despite probation violations

A woman accused of practicing dentistry without a license, despite multiple probation violations, walks free from court, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the Harris County criminal justice system.

Harding Street Raid: Former First Lady of Houston testifies in defense of convicted police officer

The widow and daughter of former Houston Mayor Bob Lanier testified in support of convicted former police officer Gerald Goines, who was found guilty of felony murder for his role in a deadly no-knock raid.

Funeral services for Reverend Dr. FN Williams, Sr. announced

Final farewell ceremonies have been scheduled for Reverend Dr. Floyd Nathaniel Williams, Sr., a beloved pastor and community leader in Houston.

12 kilograms cocaine found hidden in wheelchair at Bush Airport: CBP reports

The US Customs and Border Protection found 12 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a motorized wheelchair seat cushion at George Bush Airport.

You need to make this much to live comfortably in Houston

The income needed to live comfortably is rising in nearly all major cities. Of the top 50 cities in America, five Texas cities make the list, and Houston is considered the least expensive.

CARFAX offers free way to check vehicles for flood damage

The number of flood-damaged cars in the U.S. continues to rise as hurricanes and storms roll in this year.

$2.5 million worth of olive oil stolen in Houston, investigation underway

A Houston-based olive oil company is offering a reward for the return of thousands of gallons of olive oil that were stolen from a warehouse.

Texas man executed for fatally stabbing twin teenage girls in 1989

A Texas man convicted of fatally stabbing twin 16-year-old girls more than three decades ago was executed on Tuesday evening.