Biological father charged with capital murder in fatal shooting of Katy couple

42-year-old Norman Lee Johnson has been charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of a Katy-area couple following a suspected custody dispute over their adoptive daughter.

Sweeny community reeling after fire chief’s arrest for crimes against children

Former Sweeny Fire Chief Timothy Webb and a volunteer firefighter face over a dozen felony charges involving child victims aged 9 to 15. Sweeny Police Chief Brad Caudle says the investigation into the "heinous" allegations has shaken the community's trust in first responders as the elder Timothy Webb returns to lead the department.

Twin Peaks restaurants to remain open following bankruptcy filing

The parent company of the Twin Peaks sports bar chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debt, though all 114 restaurant locations are expected to remain open for business as usual.

Houston weather: Modest mid-week warmup on the way

Houston remains locked in a wintry pattern on Tuesday. But at least we have finally gotten rid of the Extreme Cold Warning for the area.

NASA plane's landing gear fails at Ellington Airport in Houston

A NASA research plane landed on its belly at Ellington Airport in Houston after the landing gear failed, officials say.

Gov. Greg Abbott orders immediate H-1B visa freeze for Texas state agencies, universities

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.

3-year-old accidentally shoots off-duty Harris County deputy near Spring

An off-duty Harris County deputy was accidentally shot by his 3-year-old nephew at a home near Spring on Tuesday morning, authorities say.

Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant charged in Florida undercover investigation

A sergeant with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is accused of sending obscene material of himself to an undercover detective whom he believed to be a 13-year-old child. He has now been relieved of duty.

2 Houston capital murder suspects accused of killing woman, 72, during home invasion

Two suspects have been charged with capital murder in the deadly shooting of a 72-year-old woman at her home in Houston’s Kashmere Gardens neighborhood on Monday.

Weight of sleet, snow collapses structures at Lake Texoma

With an accumulation of up to six inches of sleet (ice) and snow, many structures in Grayson County and on Lake Texoma have collapsed or sunk.

3 brothers die in North Texas frozen pond; mother says she 'couldn't save them'

Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.

Congressman Gill: Coordinated effort in Texas working well to deal with winter storm aftermath, restore power

In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) says Texas is getting through the winter storm with a coordinated effort with federal, state, and local officials.

Houston weather: Cold weather remains Tuesday, chances of rain incoming

After days of frigid temperatures, the Extreme Cold Warning in effect will expire at noon and we begin to see more days with temperatures a bit above freezing. However, the weekend outlook looks cold again with more freezing nights.