A Chinese national was sentenced to 12 years for possessing child pornography, including a video of a very young child. He pleaded guilty and will face strict post-release conditions and likely deportation.

Houston tax preparer Lynettia Profit was sentenced to over a year in prison for tax fraud causing a $300K loss to the government and must pay restitution.

Five men receive prison sentences for a cocaine trafficking conspiracy in Texas, with one awaiting court. Their operation involved moving large quantities of drugs and money.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car near Houston's Galleria area, with the driver returning to the scene to surrender. An investigation is underway.

Two teenagers are charged with the murder of Isha Goff, who was shot in her vehicle in Houston with her children present. The older suspect’s photo has been released; the younger is a juvenile. Goff’s children were unharmed.

A 17-year-old has been charged with capital murder in the June 2023 shooting death of Plezher Wooley in Houston, joining three others previously arrested.

FreeBlockbuster drop-boxes have emerged in Houston, offering free movie sharing in a nod to the nostalgic video rental era, starting with the Tex-Mex Cinema box at Grand Prize Bar.

Vince Young was involved in a bar fight at Tokyo Joe's in Houston, which escalated from an argument, according to video evidence and reports. No charges were pursued and police investigations continue.

Houston Police are searching for the driver of a black Chevrolet Silverado involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Spring Branch, where a man was killed while crossing the street.

The Houston real estate market is experiencing growth in suburbs like Kingwood, with developers like High Street Residential expanding beyond the city to meet rising demand and population increases in the area.

Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the Texas Space Commission, aiming to position Texas as a key player in the space industry alongside state and aerospace leaders.

Five Texas men were arrested for allegedly trafficking over 100 military-grade weapons to a Mexican cartel, facing charges that could lead to 25 years in prison if convicted.

The Houston-based Turkey Leg Hut has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amidst ongoing legal issues and a recent office fire. Owner Nakia Holmes remains hopeful for the restaurant's future.