Two individuals have been charged with capital murder in the January death of Tony Maximus Delao, found shot in a vehicle on Intervale Street, Houston.

A 24-year-old man from Harris County, Robert Babin, is charged with murdering his mother with a hammer, following an assault that initially led to her critical condition and later death.

Omar Marzouk is charged with murdering Jimmy Arevalo, who was shot while pressure washing in Houston. Authorities urge the public to help locate Marzouk.

A University of Houston survey indicates Harris County voters support public funding for upgrading sports and entertainment venues, potentially including the Astrodome and NRG Stadium, welcoming an NHL team, and hosting the FIFA World Cup.

Dodie Osteen, co-founder of Lakewood Church, died at 91, as confirmed by her son Joel Osteen. She passed from natural causes and is remembered as an inspiring matriarch.

Constable's office in Harris County apprehends an alleged child sexual predator, Joel Torres, after a three-year abuse accusation by a juvenile female.

Houston police are investigating a fatal July 24 shooting in a wooded area off El Dorado Boulevard, where a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds and later died.

Houston faces a slight cooldown with high humidity making temperatures feel between 103-105 degrees. The weekend brings a chance of rain, with high temperatures remaining near the mid-90s.

A two-vehicle crash at Cutten Road and Cypresswood caused delays and prompted a local constable's Facebook post. Traffic alerts were issued as emergency services responded.

Jefferson County couple sentenced for attempted armed robbery in Nederland, with sentences of 114 months for Cole Schroeder and 63 months for Carley Fowler.

A man was shot dead outside a Houston store; the suspect, a driver involved in a verbal dispute, fled and remains at large.

Rafael Cortez-Gonzalez, a Mexican national, was sentenced to 39 months for his fourth illegal entry into the U.S. by U.S. District Judge David Morales.

Chadrick Craft was arrested for trying to steal over $3,000 in auto parts with a counterfeit check from Planet Ford, after previously taking parts worth $4,000. He faces a felony theft charge.