Bond set for University of Houston sexual assault suspect

Bond has been set at a total of $15 million for Eric Latroy Brown, the man accused of raping and robbing a University of Houston student in a parking garage.

Laser from Mexico pointed at helicopter patrolling Texas border

A laser was pointed three times at an AS-350 helicopter patrolling about 13 miles west of McAllen International Airport in Texas last week. The laser was coming from a vehicle on the Mexican riverbank.

Houston weather: Chilly, windy Wednesday in the 40s; Wind Advisory in effect

A Wind Advisory is in effect until noon Wednesday with winds in the 20 to 25mph range and gusts occasionally above 35 mph. Highs will be in the low to mid 40s with wind chills in the 20s and 30s.

West Tidwell Road shooting: Father killed in front of 5-year-old, girlfriend

The deadly shooting of a young man in northwest Houston is being investigated by police after he was killed in an apparent drive by with his girlfriend and a child in the vehicle.

Former Guatemalan Congressman sentenced to 18 years in Texas for international drug conspiracy

A former Guatemalan congressman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his role in an international drug trafficking conspiracy, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. of the Eastern District of Texas. 

Prelude Music Foundation non-profit expands free classes to more schools

Prelude Music Foundation, a local nonprofit, is bringing the power of music to more underserved schools with weekly music classes at 13 schools.

How to properly drip your faucets

Residents should take steps to make sure the cold weather doesn't do damage. One of the main suggestions by plumbers is to drip your faucets overnight.