Jarvis Earl Hickerson was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of his girlfriend, Amalia Alexander, in 2016, after an eight-year legal battle.

Houston experiences extreme heat with a high of 94 degrees and a heat index reaching 106, while a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms threatens parts of the Midwest.

The Houston Police are seeking Kevan Hall for a robbery in which an elderly woman was victimized at a crypto kiosk, with the public asked to offer information.

Houston police seek Jerrell Butler, 41, as a person of interest in a fatal apartment complex shooting on Greens Road; one man killed, a woman injured.

TxDOT is repairing a partially collapsed bridge on FM 1097 after heavy rains, requiring temporary road closures. Local officials praise the prompt response; caution is advised as work continues.

Texas midwives and doulas could improve maternal health, but face hurdles like low Medicaid reimbursement and lack of coverage for non-hospital births.

A 7-year-old autistic boy drowned in a Houston pool despite CPR efforts by Harris County authorities. The incident is under investigation, with no charges filed.

The FAA has postponed approval for increased Starship launches by SpaceX, citing the need for additional environmental and safety reviews. SpaceX has criticized the delays as overly bureaucratic.

Houston police investigate the death of a 38-year-old man found with lacerations at a West Alabama Street residence, urging public assistance for leads.

A Weslaco man, Jesse James Gonzalez, was sentenced to 10 years for attempting to smuggle meth into the U.S. He pled guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after being caught with a shoebox of meth at a border entry.

Several suspects were arrested after a high-speed chase ended in a crash in Houston, with one suspect still missing; stolen items and weapons, including an AR-15 rifle, were recovered.

The Gastech Conference 2024 in Houston showcases global energy solutions focusing on sustainability, with over 800 companies from 125 countries participating and featuring talks by leaders such as former President George W. Bush.

Authorities are seeking help to identify a man who stole over $800 worth of footwear from a Nike store in Cypress and has caused $2,700 in losses. The suspect left in a white Volkswagen Jetta.