Firefighters extinguished a late-night fire at an abandoned store in Houston, with no injuries reported and an investigation ongoing to determine the cause.

A man was fatally shot after forcibly entering an apartment in Houston; the resident who shot him has not been charged. Witnesses and the shooter are cooperating with the police investigation.

Officials seek Steven Ross for child pornography charges after the High Tech Crimes Unit found incriminating images in his possession. He's charged with promotion and is wanted by Harris County authorities.

Tilford Anthony Joseph was arrested after shooting Teresa Houston and a standoff with SWAT in Harris County. He is charged with her murder and assaulting a peace officer.

Houston First's board welcomes diverse new members committed to enhancing the city's global tourism and convention appeal, including the first Chinese-descent member.

Kyir Walker, 21, faces robbery charges for two incidents in downtown Chicago. He was arrested and charged by the police department. His detention hearing is set for today.

A woman was shot dead in Houston, and the suspect, her presumed boyfriend, later found dead by suicide in Beaumont, Texas, as reported by local authorities.

Houston's Mayor John Whitmire seeks to refocus the HPD on policing amid a scandal involving ex-Chief Troy Finner and the suspension of 264,000 criminal cases due to staff shortages.

A Polk County man, De'Andre Wright, was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend, Jasmine Muldoon, a mother of five. Muldoon was found dead after being reported missing. The investigation is ongoing.

A man on a bicycle was fatally struck by a car at 7700 Westpark Drive, Houston. Witnesses indicate the driver, who stayed on site, had a green light. Police investigation is ongoing.

Construction of the X Houston high-rise in Houston's Museum District has been halted, with contractors filing liens for unpaid work and the future of the project uncertain.

Pearland police warn of "senior assassin" game dangers as students play with toy guns and Orbeez, leading to public nuisance concerns and safety risks.

Angel Reyes Isidro, a carnival operator, faces charges of fraud and exploitation of migrant workers, including visa fraud, coercion, underpayment, and use of a firearm to intimidate. He could face substantial prison time and fines if convicted.