Harris County detectives say Operation Phoenix used undercover work to find trafficking victims, deliver services and press charges against buyers. The sheriff’s office framed the effort around trust and second chances.

Fifth Third's takeover of Comerica is complete — Dallas sees Frisco layoffs, a downtown tower remake and plans for hundreds of new Texas branches.

One person was shot near the 2400 block of FM 1960 and taken to a local hospital, Precinct 4 says. Investigation is ongoing.

A body was found Monday near Buffalo Bayou in Houston’s East End. Police say the circumstances are unclear and investigators are processing the scene.

Mia's Table quietly opened a Bellaire location with limited hours and a free frozen custard station. The family-friendly chain is also planning a Sugar Land outpost.

Paris Baguette filed state permits to open a 2,767 sq ft bakery-café at Kingwood Commons near Trader Joe's, with about $750,000 in renovations planned.

Harris County deputies say a puppy was thrown from a vehicle near a northwest Houston outlet mall; the dog was found safe and deputies are investigating.

A Harris County deputy was attacked while working an off-duty shift at Forget Me Not on Washington Avenue; several arrests were made and HCSO is investigating.

A welfare check in northwest Houston led deputies to find a man dead and a woman critically injured; a young child at the scene was unharmed.

TEA will correct roughly 4,200 errors in the state’s Bluebonnet Learning curriculum after the State Board delayed a vote. Licensing flags and publishing mistakes have amplified concerns about the rollout.

Texas pushed the deadline to Feb. 23 for SNAP replacement claims after January’s winter storm. Approved benefits should appear on Lone Star Cards within two business days.

Two UT Greek chapters joined an amicus brief defending the Texas Dream Act as hundreds of students face sudden reclassification and much higher tuition bills.

Two people were arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of 33-year-old Jorge Gonzalez, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.