Liberty County Jail ordered to shut down following recent fire, jail riot

The Liberty County Jail has been ordered to shut down following a recent fire earlier this month and a jail riot that occurred at the end of February.

University of Houston faces visa revocation challenges amid national trend

An assistant professor at the University of Houston is preparing to leave the country after his visa was unexpectedly revoked, highlighting a growing issue affecting hundreds of international students across Texas and the nation.

Deer Park HS student hits two others with their vehicle: police

A Deer Park High School student was arrested after allegedly hitting two others with their vehicle in the campus parking lot, police say.

Taral Patel, former Fort Bend County candidate, pleads guilty to 2 misdemeanor charges

Taral Patel, a former candidate for Fort Bend County Pct. 3 commissioner, pleaded guilty to two counts of misdemeanor misrepresentation of identity by a candidate, officials say.

Texas man sentenced after posing as 11-year-old in child pornography production

A San Angelo man who impersonated an 11-year-old child and persuaded a 9-year-old female child to produce child sexual abuse material was sentenced on Tuesday to 50 years in federal prison.

Houston weather: Slightly cooler Tuesday, but get ready for humidity

A weak cold front should bring slightly lower humidity and shave about 3-5 degrees off afternoon temps today. But humidity levels will rise again soon.

Fort Bend ISD votes for gender policy centered on parental notification

Fort Bend ISD board members voted 5 to 2 in support of a controversial policy regarding how schools handle students’ gender identities — a decision that will impact students across the district. 

Houston bat maker takes advantage of 'torpedo' bat craze

Houston bat-maker, OTW Bat Co., makes high-performance baseball bats that are certified for use in the major leagues.

6 injured, 1 dead in Crosby mass shooting during large parking lot gathering

Harris County Deputies are investigating a mass shooting that happened Saturday night in Crosby. The shooting ended with one person dead and at least six others injured.

U.S. Dept. of Transportation pulls $63.9M grant meant for Dallas-Houston rail line

The U.S. Department of Transportation called the proposed rail line that would get passengers from Dallas to Houston in less than 90 minutes a "risky venture."

Houston weather: Warm days ahead this week

It was another warm, muggy and windy day in Houston, with temperatures soaring to the 80s. A weak cold front will pass through early tomorrow morning and will bring a very slight drop in humidity and temperatures, but really just a few degrees at best.

Richardson Mortuary in Houston ordered to cease operations

A Houston mortuary has been ordered by the state to cease operations after officials say bodies were found lying on the ground and on cardboard at the business last week.