A 17-year-old girl was found dead from gunshot wounds in a Houston parking lot; her identity and suspect details are unknown as the investigation continues.

Van Henry Brisbon received a life sentence without parole for the capital murder of 16-year-old Lauren Juma in Humble, as detailed by the Harris County DA's office.

Texas oyster season opens with limited areas due to environmental impacts, reducing the harvest zones to 10 from 28. Affected areas include Galveston Bay.

Houston Police seek public help in catching suspects from a June smoke shop armed robbery on Hillcroft, offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest.

Uniqlo is opening multiple stores in Texas, including two in Houston this month. The brand is partnering with local nonprofits and has seen a strong market reception.

The Houston Housing Authority audit found significant issues in program management and alleged suppression of toxic site information for low-income housing.

Deputies arrested Myra Stremmel for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon after she allegedly pointed a gun during a road rage incident on Brookchase Loop.

A Falfurrias man was sentenced to seven years for illegal firearm possession. Convicted felon Gerardo Vargas, with a history of offenses, pleaded guilty and will also face supervised release.

A fatal crash in Houston involving a 19-year-old on a Yamaha motorcycle and a Mercedes-Benz is under investigation after the motorcyclist allegedly ran a red light and collided with the car.

A propane facility explosion in Waller County, Texas, caused a large fire, with at least one injury and no reported deaths. Multiple agencies responded, and roads were closed. The cause is unidentified.

A Houston man, Mohamad Mokbel, has been convicted of running a $160 million Medicare fraud scheme involving fraudulent prescriptions and identity theft.

Houston's weather is pleasant post-cold front, with partly sunny skies, a high of 74 degrees, and gusts up to 25 mph. No severe thunderstorms expected. Temperature to drop to 48 degrees tonight.

A man was found dead in a community pool in Humble, Texas; authorities are investigating the drowning incident.