Houston 'ding-dong-ditch' shooting suspect 'waited' for children to return; charges to be upgraded, D.A. says

A murder charge will likely be upgraded to capital murder for the man accused of fatally shooting an 11-year-old boy who had been playing "ding-dong-ditch" outside his east Houston home, according to Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare.

Connor Hilton pleads guilty to fatally shooting friend, injuring another

The plea comes less than a week before his scheduled trial, in which the defense had hoped to use a psychosis defense, claiming the then-teen had been affected by acne medication.

Central Texas girl attacked by shark on Galveston beach

A 8-year-old Central Texas girl is in the hospital after being attacked by a shark over the weekend in Galveston.

Houston 'ding dong ditch' shooting arrest: Suspect charged with boy's murder

Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, has been charged with murder for the deadly shooting of an 11-year-old boy who police say was killed while playing “ding dong ditch" in Houston over the weekend.

Harris County Pct. 7 Constable's Office sergeant charged, put on leave

A sergeant with the Harris County Pct. 7 Constable’s Office has been placed on administrative leave while facing criminal charges related to an investigation that began in 2023, department officials say.

7 kilos of cocaine found in Fayette County traffic stop, Houston man arrested

A traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Fayette County on Friday ended with the arrest of a Houston man and the seizure of seven kilograms of cocaine valued at an estimated $245,000.

Houston weather forecast: Fewer storms today; hotter, drier trend follows

Tuesday will be partly cloudy and warm with a few morning showers, then isolated afternoon storms. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s.

11-year-old shot, killed playing ding-dong-ditch in East Houston

An 11-year-old boy was shot and killed over the Labor Day weekend while playing a ding-dong ditch prank with friends in East Houston, according to police.

Houston shooting: Man killed on Oakmoor Parkway

Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting in the 11900 block of Oakmoor Parkway, near Airport Blvd.

New Texas laws in effect today, September 1, 2025: List

More than 800 new laws went into effect in Texas on September 1. Here's a look at some of the ones that will impact students, crimes, the medical marijuana program and more.