A Houston woman's initial aggravated assault charge was upgraded to murder after the victim, her brother, died from gunshots she inflicted on Tambourine Drive.

Houston is experiencing a sunny weekend before an arctic front brings a freezing Monday, with highs barely reaching 37°F and chances of rain and gusty winds. Temperatures could drop to 21-24°F by Tuesday morning.

Eduardo Melendez, 20, was charged with the murder of Joann Cruz, 28, in a June shooting in Houston. He was arrested after an investigation into the incident on Stratton Street.

Eight horses were rescued by Houston SPCA and Harris County Constable Precinct 1 from severe neglect and are receiving medical care. An investigation into animal cruelty at the site is ongoing.

A woman was arrested in Harris County on a felony drug charge after a disturbance call. Elizabeth Treider had an open warrant for possession of a controlled substance.

Adrian Vela, 28, from Kingsville, was sentenced to 300 months in prison for child pornography charges after pleading guilty to possession and production of the material.

Houston is preparing for an arctic blast with a cold weather plan involving airports and community support, including warming centers and infrastructure protection against the freeze.

A man named Zachary Harrison was arrested for allegedly using a BB gun to threaten someone during a squabble over an apartment in Harris County. He now faces a charge of Robbery-Threats.

Houston Police discovered an unidentified woman's body in a ditch; the cause of death is under investigation by the HPD Homicide Division and forensic sciences.

Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to 235 months in prison for attempting to smuggle 910 pounds of meth into the U.S. through a Texas port of entry.

Cris Dishman has been named the new head football coach at Texas Southern University, becoming their 18th head coach with an extensive coaching and NFL background.

Deputies arrested Donte Daniels, who had an open felony warrant, following a traffic stop on Aldine Westfield Road, per local constable's announcement.

Houston police are searching for a 71-year-old man, Tom Reed Jr., charged with shooting a woman, who is now in stable condition. Reed remains at large after the incident on Lautrec Drive.