A former Houston teacher received a 97-month prison sentence for child pornography charges and must also pay restitution, register as a sex offender, and face supervised release conditions.

Houston's weather is variable with mist and cooler breezes, expected chills, and a sunny but cool Friday. The weekend may bring rain and thunderstorms, while next week starts mild, with potentially cold mid-week temperatures.

Mexico's Congress has instated a $42 immigration fee for cruise passengers, impacting costs and potentially affecting the tourism industry and local economies.

The Houston Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a white Ford pickup and a woman on Mallow Street. The victim died at the hospital, and authorities seek information.

Authorities captured Johnny Leon Wilson, linked to the 2018 murder of his ex-wife Charine Wilson. She went missing after visiting his apartment, and he fled after posting bail. He awaits extradition to Harris County.

A hazmat spill after an 18-wheeler crash closed southbound lanes on Highway 288, causing five-mile backups. Cleanup efforts are expected to take hours.

Houston firefighters extinguished a house fire on 1400 Pleasantville Dr., saving $135,000 of property with no injuries reported; cause under investigation.

The U.S. Department of Labor is urging Houston workers to claim over $4 million in back wages with a new online tool.

A third suspect, Douglas Wooten, is charged with the murder of Harris County Deputy Constable Omar Ursin but remains at large and is considered a flight risk.

The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect linked to the vandalism of a Houston mosque in August, offering a $10,000 reward for information.

Houston launches a mobile health unit for mothers and infants and a new Health & Research Center to improve healthcare access for underserved communities.

A man initiated a standoff with police in Pearland, firing at officers from inside an apartment. The incident lasted three hours, ending with the man's peaceful surrender. No officers were injured thanks to their equipment.

Houston is set for a wet week while Chicago remains cold, with rain and thunderstorms increasing in Houston from Tuesday to Saturday, and Chicago expecting cold temperatures and potential snow flurries.