Missouri City, Texas, ranked as the 77th most livable small city in America and fourth in Texas, according to SmartAsset, based on economic indicators and local culture, with low housing costs and poverty rates, and an average commute time.

James Michael Sotelo was sentenced to 40 years in prison for fatally shooting Corey Thompson, following a six-day trial prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Kyle Tucker.

A Splendora police officer, during a routine traffic stop, found narcotics and a loaded firearm in a vehicle. The 19-year-old driver was out on bond for a murder charge in Louisiana.

Anime Matsuri, Houston's largest anime convention, returns August 8-11, featuring cosplay, vendors, live concerts, and commemorating Godzilla's 70th anniversary.

NASA's Johnson Space Center renamed a building to honor Dorothy Vaughan and the women of the Apollo program, reflecting on their pivotal roles in space exploration.

The article discusses procedures following U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's death, focusing on her Congressional seat's future and the election process to replace her.

An oil sheen from an inactive drilling platform and a contained barge collision spill off Galveston coast concern local businesses and prompt action from maritime authorities.

The article discusses Houston's upcoming rainy weather, with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms, warm temperatures, and the potential for strong, gusty winds. The NWS advises caution for outdoor plans.

An illegal game room in North Houston was closed after an undercover probe confirmed unlawful gambling activity, leading to the arrest of two employees and the seizure of cash and devices.

The James Webb Space Telescope captured images of the interacting galaxies known as "The Der" and the "Egg," revealing details of their cosmic dance and star formation.

A new $16.5 million library and community center is set to be built in The Woodlands at Grogan’s Mill Village Center, funded by Howard Hughes in exchange for current property control.

Ivan Garza, 47, from Pharr, Texas, received an 87-month prison sentence for his involvement in a drug stash house operation in McAllen, as determined by a U.S. District Judge.

A suspect, Ralph Sample, has been charged with the murder of 62-year-old Paulette Francis in Houston after he allegedly confessed to her fatal stabbing.