A Houston woman and her infant were hospitalized after a house fire; an elderly female escaped unharmed, but their dog perished. The fire cause is under investigation.

Rafael Govea Romero has been charged with capital murder for the death of 16-year-old Texas cheerleader Lizbeth Medina, with authorities and the community mourning her loss.

Houston police found a body with a gunshot wound inside a burning car trunk; they are investigating the homicide with two individuals detained for questioning.

A man was shot dead in his vehicle outside a Harris County store. The shooter fled on foot, and officials are seeking leads with help from witnesses and surveillance footage.

A 37-year-old cold case homicide victim found in Texas' Crater Lake has been identified as Clarence Lynn Wilson thanks to DNA technology advancements.

Two Silver Alerts were issued for missing seniors in Texas and California, with officials and communities actively searching for 73-year-old John Forster and 81-year-old Michele Paul.

A 17-year-old was fatally stabbed on West Alabama Street, Houston. Police seek a female suspect who fled by bicycle. The motive may be robbery, but this is unconfirmed.

A man died in Houston when his car caught fire after being hit by a speeding Toyota Scion. Firefighters and arson investigators are examining the incident, and no charges have been filed yet.

Two brothers from Texas assaulted a coach over a benching dispute and are out on bond after being arrested and charged with assault on a public servant.

A Texas cantina owner and her son were sentenced for sex trafficking a minor, with terms of 30 years and 6 years respectively, and ordered to pay restitution.

Houston police are investigating a 35-year-old woman's death at a residence on Kirkmeadow Drive, awaiting autopsy results for cause and identity confirmation.

Firefighters managed to control a house fire in Houston's Meadowbrook / Allendale area with no reported injuries and prevented greater property loss. The cause is under investigation.

Nine-year-old Nyledge Paxton from Houston has been found and reunited with his family after being reported missing. His disappearance had prompted a widespread search effort.