New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse victims reach $106 million settlement

A judge approved a $106 million settlement that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans.

Person of interest sought in SE Houston teen shooting; another teen arrested

Police say a 16-year-old turned himself for the shooting death of another 16-year-old in May. Officials shared a photo of a person of interest they're looking to speak with.

Galveston officials: 'Please do not feed the raccoons'

Officials say more reports have come in recently of people intentionally feeding raccoons, along with more reports of those feeders seeking medical treatment afterward.

Police officer arrested after using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife

A North Carolina police officer was arrested and charged after it was found that she used the city's license plate reader cameras to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife. 

Person found dead in wooded area in west Houston

Police are investigating after a person was found dead in a wooded area in west Houston on Friday morning.

Houston gun charge dropped against James Harden

A misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon was dismissed in Houston against James Harden.

White House ballroom: Court says Trump needs Congress’ approval, halts construction

An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White House ballroom, ordering construction to stop.

Nearly $4M in fake designer purses, sunglasses, other items intercepted in Houston

Federal authorities in Houston seized nearly $4 million in counterfeit goods that include fake MLB and Nike apparel, Louis Vuitton bags, Cartier sunglasses, and Jaguar Land Rover computer systems, officials say.

Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment

A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users. 

Habitual career thief now wanted for alleged Houston hit-and-run

Following almost 20 felony theft charges within five years in nine Texas counties, a Houston woman is now wanted for a hit-and-run that injured a teen.