Officials investigate staged dog carcasses in Montgomery County and separate dog abuse cases in Houston, including a Yorkie thrown down stairs and a bulldog left on a hot balcony.

Tyler Roenz receives a 40-year sentence for the murder of his mother, Michelle Roenz, as part of a plea deal. He also pleaded guilty to evidence tampering, with a 20-year concurrent sentence.

Houston's First Baptist Church Sienna in Missouri City is expanding to cater to the growing community, with a new main worship center seating 600 and a total of 74,000 square feet of additional space.

The Houston Police Department is undergoing a reshuffle, with key personnel being reassigned, including the commander of the dropped cases investigation, which continues with uncertain completion timing.

A driver was arrested for a third DWI offense following a minor collision and failed sobriety tests in Fairfield Villages, as reported by Constable Mark Herman's Facebook page.

Darnell Walker was arrested at Houston Premium Outlet Mall for attempting to make a purchase with a stolen credit card. Previous charges against him include credit card abuse and evading arrest. His bond is set at $5,000.

Two inmates at Joe Corley Processing Center received sentences of 30 and 70 months for assaulting a detention officer. EventType occurred during an attempt to clear a jammed door lock.

A mobile home fire in Liberty County claimed the lives of an 84-year-old woman and a 9-month-old girl, despite rescue efforts by local fire departments. The cause remains under investigation.

Kristian Elder was arrested in Harris County after leading deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle, adding to his prior charges of Evading, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, and Assault.

A judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion over her song "Savage," citing the plaintiff's failure to prove substantial similarity or access.

A 12-year-old Houston boy with cancer, DJ Daniel, was mocked at a gas station, but he and his father responded with a wish to educate rather than retaliate.

An individual was arrested after trying to steal over $3,700 worth of goods from a Lowes on FM 529. The suspect, who had multiple felony warrants, also tried to evade capture. The stolen items were returned.

PetroChina International America Inc. agreed to pay $14.5 million for U.S. export law violations, inaccurately classifying diesel fuel as mineral oil in exports to Mexico.