Clayton Foreman was convicted of the 1995 murder of teacher Mary Catherine Edwards in Beaumont, with DNA and genetic genealogy key to solving the cold case.

Houston City Council approved tax breaks for childcare centers participating in the Texas Rising Star program, aiming to ease financial burdens and ensure accessible, quality childcare.

Houston faces severe thunderstorms with risks of high winds, hail, and flash flooding, leading to potential street flooding and weather-related interruptions. Residents are advised to stay cautious.

Houston police seek Michael Scruggs for questioning in the January fatal shooting of Aoun Khashan at 5999 Savoy Drive.

Orlando Coleman, a Houston man, received a three-year prison sentence for bigamy after marrying multiple women and exploiting the relationships for financial gain.

Dennis Armenta Jr. was charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault for a 2023 Houston shooting that killed Jonathan Adame Reyes, 17, and injured another teen.

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles pledges to keep all schools open next year despite a tight budget, with some facing cuts. He promises teacher raises and a longer school year.

Pro-Palestinian protestors cause the cancellation of a Houston event with Israeli Consul General due to threats, with future plans for increased security.

The FBI arrested three juveniles suspected of robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Houston, following tips and parental identification after surveillance images were released.

Two teens in Houston face capital murder charges for the June 2022 killing of Anthony Merchant. Christian Miller, tried as an adult, and an unnamed minor, along with Shane Henry, are implicated in the case.

Houston police investigate a fatal crash on West Hardy Road that killed 29-year-old Armando Amezquita early Saturday; the driver of the involved Toyota Tundra was questioned and released.

A Mexican man is indicted in Texas for trafficking nearly 10 kg of cocaine valued at $115,000; he faces a potential life sentence and a $10 million fine.

The Houston Police Union has called for HPD Chief Finner's recusal from an investigation into suspended sexual assault cases, citing potential conflict of interest.