A man was arrested and charged with arson after setting fire to the Ascension Apartment complex in North Harris County, displacing families and causing damage.

State Rep. Jolanda Jones arranged an emergency town hall to discuss University of Houston campus safety following recent violent incidents, including an on-campus rape.

A man was shot outside a Houston after-hours club; his injuries were non-life-threatening. Police are investigating the incident with no suspect identified.

Firefighters found a woman dead in a shed fire in Tomball, and authorities, including the Fire Marshal, are investigating the incident. The cause and victim's identity are still unknown.

A Honduran national with residency status was arrested for human smuggling and an outstanding sexual assault warrant during a traffic stop in Laredo, Texas.

Bandera, the "Cowboy Capital of the World," is now a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, recognized for its Western heritage tourism which is vital to the local and state economy.

John Booth was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Houston on charges of aggravated murder in the death of Tosha Williams, found dead by her child in Cleveland.

Texas House Bill 3 proposes taxpayer-funded vouchers for private schooling, including increased public school funding.

Two teens were arrested for planning a mass casualty attack on Memorial High School in Texas, involving pipe bombs and guns. No weapons were found; investigation is ongoing. The school is increasing security measures.

A fatal house fire in Mission Bend resulted in one death and two minor injuries. The fire, which began in the early morning, is under investigation, with the cause still undetermined.

Houston is under an Extreme Cold Warning with single-digit wind chills expected; a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect. The weather should shift by the weekend, with warmer temperatures and sunshine returning early next week.

Driver Juan Ramirez was arrested for open traffic and theft warrants, and possession of Ecstasy, during a routine traffic stop by Constable Mark Herman's Office. His bond was set at $2,500.

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving two vehicles. The victim, a male pedestrian, was struck while crossing a street. Authorities seek information on a red Dodge sedan and a box truck involved.