A crash in southwest Houston killed two when a car hit a tree and caught fire. A second vehicle collided with the wreckage; no injuries were reported from that vehicle. Speed is considered a factor.

Texas invests $105 million in a 122 megawatt natural gas facility to bolster the state power grid and support growing energy demands, particularly in the Houston area.

Houston lawyer Clyde J. Moore pleads guilty to defrauding clients and tax fraud, with $2.4 million lost by clients. He faces potential prison time and fines.

A Honduran man, Denis Hernandez-Cruz, was sentenced to 60 months for illegal reentry into the U.S. after multiple deportations and felony convictions.

A Woodlands firefighter was injured by a falling ceiling fan at Fire Station 7; life-flighted with severe injuries. Details on the accident and his condition are undisclosed.

Alma Payne was arrested for her second DWI after causing a minor crash, as reported by Harris County's Precinct 4. Her bail was set at $100 in County Court 12.

Houston man faces charges for allegedly impersonating an ICE agent and robbing a victim. Previously paroled for arson, his criminal history is extensive.

Houston anticipates scattered showers and potential thunderstorms with varying chances of rain decreasing over the weekend and conditions expected to dry out later in the month.

Jeremiah Martinez was arrested for aggravated robbery and evading arrest after a high-speed chase and foot pursuit.

A woman was found shot dead in a Katy home; her identity is undisclosed pending investigation. The incident occurred before 2 p.m., with no suspects or motives yet revealed.

A collision between an 18-wheeler and a truck on I-10 East Freeway at the San Jacinto River caused major delays and a shutdown of all eastbound lanes.

Human skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area at 300 Mercury Drive in Houston, prompting an investigation by HPD and the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Police confirmed the remains are human.

A suspected shoplifter at Houston's Galleria Mall jumped from the second floor, landing on an ice rink and injuring his legs, while being chased by police.