A man was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Marshal's Violent Offenders Task Force while serving a warrant in Harris County.

Federal agents are investigating potential toxic ash contamination at a controversial Houston housing development, with environmental safety and lead exposure concerns prompting soil sample testing.

Houston's City Controller Hollins contests Mayor Whitmire's ethics probe call, countering that similar sponsorship practices apply to the State of the City address.

Prosecutors are seeking Judge Cornelio's recusal in Ronald Haskell's death row case after she arranged an unauthorized MRI for him. The motion is set for an October 29 hearing.

Three Houston residents were sentenced for a $29 million meth scheme; the lead organizer received a 144-month prison term, while his accomplices got 60 and 37 months.

Alex Daniel Guajardo received two life sentences plus 10 years for fatally stabbing his pregnant wife after his release from jail on a prior assault charge.

Abram Gonzalez, 25, was charged with murder and aggravated assault after a fatal shooting in Houston on West Little York Road, resulting in one death and one injured.

Elmer Espinoza-Ortega received a 36-month prison sentence for attempting to illegally export firearms into Mexico, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

A Laredo drug dealer was sentenced to 30 years for intending to distribute methamphetamine, with additional supervised release following his prison term.

Dense morning fog blanketed Houston, but the National Weather Service forecasts a sunny Wednesday with temperatures reaching 87 degrees and mild conditions expected for the rest of the week.

Houston police investigate the fatal stabbing and blunt force trauma death of a 72-year-old man at a North Braeswood Blvd residence.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston unveiled the Terminal D-West Pier, adding six gates and amenities as part of a $1.458 billion project to enhance international travel facilities.

Residents in a Houston neighborhood are facing persistent water issues, with mysterious holes and water main breaks near homes and a power line, risking erosion and safety hazards.