Lori Vallow can represent herself at her Arizona trials, judge rules

Lori Vallow, the so-called "Doomsday Mom," will be allowed to represent herself during her upcoming trials in Arizona, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled on Dec. 6.

Texas House Speaker: What do they do?

What is required to become speaker of the Texas House of Representative and what do they do?

Mother of Austin Tice, journalist missing in Syria, says new information proves her son is alive

The mother of Austin Tice, an American journalist missing in Syria for more than a decade, said Friday that she was confident her son was alive, citing information she said had come from a “significant source” that she did not identify but said had been vetted by the U.S. government and treated as credible.

USPIS offer $100,000 reward for mail theft suspect in Richmond

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a up to a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man suspected of stealing mail in Fort Bend County.

Texas bill would legalize recreational marijuana

While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.

Who will be the next Texas House Speaker?

With Dade Phelan declining to run for a third term as House Speaker, several representatives are seeking to become the next speaker.

When is the first day of winter?

December is here and temperatures are dropping, but the first day of winter is still a ways away.

Houston news photographer found dead in his vehicle: sources

Houston man Timothy Bristow who was previously reported missing was found dead inside his vehicle from natural causes, sources say.

Dade Phelan withdraws from Speaker of the Texas House race

There will be a new Texas House Speaker as Dade Phelan announces he will be withdrawing from the race for the job.

Houston man jailed for 3 1/2 years claims he was wrongfully charged in murder

Jeffery Archangel, wrongfully accused and jailed for a murder he didn't commit, is now suing Houston police for civil rights violations after the charges were dropped just before trial.

40-year-old career criminal free from jail on PR bond now charged with capital murder

A Texas man released on a personal recognizance bond, despite a history of violent crimes, allegedly killed his wife and her friend, leading to calls for greater accountability in bond decisions.