The Houston Zoo celebrates the birth of Kirby, a 314-pound female Asian elephant calf, born after a 19-hour labor, displaying health and vitality from the start.

A Las Vegas nonprofit and a Texas DNA lab collaborate to solve the identities of two Harris County Jane Does, one found in 2017 and another in 1990, with advanced forensic technology.

Melissa Lucio, on death row for her daughter's 2007 death, was declared "actually innocent" by a judge, citing false testimony and new evidence. Her case awaits a final decision by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Elpidio Gonzalez was arrested for a machete attack in Grimes County that critically injured two people; he was caught near Corpus Christi after fleeing the scene.

A 22-year-old man is charged with murdering his uncle, a Spring Branch ISD Police dispatcher, following a reported robbery at the victim's Houston home.

Beyoncé is set to perform at the Texans-Ravens halftime show on Christmas, airing on Netflix. Her "Cowboy Carter" album, with 11 Grammy nods, will be featured live for the first time.

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy but intends to maintain its operations. The airline, hit by the pandemic and other financial challenges, faces over $1 billion in debt payments.

Houston police are investigating after a woman in her 50s was found dead with a gunshot wound on a street, prompting a canvassing for leads and surveillance video.

A couple was shot during a robbery in Rice Village, with the female victim in critical condition and the male stable. The suspect, captured on video, remains at large.

23andMe faces financial difficulties, resulting in layoffs and raising concerns over the security of its 15 million users' genetic data in case of bankruptcy or sale.

A Houston cold front is expected to bring temperature drops, severe storms, and potentially clearer skies later, while Tropical Depression Sara recedes after impacting Mexico and Central America.

Parents in Cy-Fair ISD seek improved safety after two students were struck by vehicles; a traffic study is underway following advocacy and discussions with officials.

The Houston Zoo partners with BlueSprig Pediatrics to improve the experience for guests with autism, making the zoo more sensory-friendly and inclusive.