Woman inmate dies at Harris County Jail, investigation underway
Authorities are now investigating after a female inmate died at a Harris County Jail facility.
Fisher-Price recalls Thomas & Friends toy
Fisher-Price is recalling about 20,000 Thomas and Friends truck toys because a small magnet can detach and become a choking hazard.
Sheldon ISD substitute teacher investigated after allegations she threw student to the floor
A local Houston mother is claiming a teacher threw her son to the floor at Garrett Elementary School in Sheldon ISD.
Suspected rapist Ismael Guerra Osorio from California on the run for 35 years arrested in Kemah, Texas
Guerra Osorio had been wanted in California since 1988 for multiple charges, including rape, sexual assault, and lewd and lascivious acts with a child.
61,000 gun safes recalled after report of 12-year-old boy's shooting death
The biometric gun safes “can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death," the CPSC said. They were sold nationwide with several different brand names.
Biden uses oval office speech to declare backing of Israel, Ukraine in time of war
President Joe Biden will deliver only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.
Texas Secretary of State on November 2022 Election in Harris Co: 'Multiple failures conducting the election'
Preliminary findings have been released by the Texas Secretary of State following an audit of the November 2022 election in Harris County.
Houston-area massage parlor Massage Envy loses $1 million in sexual assault lawsuit
A Massage Envy franchise in the Houston area has reached a settlement to pay the maximum insurance policy limit of $1 million to two women who filed a lawsuit against the establishment.
Suspect charged with murdering Tupac Shakur has arraignment delayed until November
A judge reset Duane “Keffe D" Davis' arraignment for Nov. 2. Davis is accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Shakur and wounded rap music mogul Marion “Suge" Knight.
State Department issues 'worldwide caution' advisory amid Israel-Hamas war
The last time the department issued such a warning was in August 2022, following a counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan.
Houston victims advocate warns of increased danger after domestic violence suspect escapes
Harris County authorities search for Michael Combs, the Houston man accused of domestic assault who escaped from custody Tuesday. He has cases involving strangulation from 2019 and 2022 and is considered dangerous.
2 Houston shootings involved Crocs, cases of soda: HPD Chief shared recent crime statistics
Houston police are investigating two recent shootings, both unusual in nature. One involving shoes and another involved cases of soda.
Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with warning against being 'consumed' by rage
Shortly after Biden's remarks, Israel confirmed food, water and medicine would begin to flow into Gaza from Egypt.
Man escapes shackles at Harris County Courthouse, on the run in Houston
Michael Combs, 32 was last seen fleeing from the Harris County Criminal Justice Center after freeing himself from leg irons around 10: 00 a.m Tuesday.
Shepherd-Durham construction causing issues for businesses in Houston's Heights area
While one construction project wraps up on Shepherd Drive another one is ramping up as the first significant infrastructure project on Shepherd and Durham since the 1950s.
Blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital; Hamas and Israel trade blame, as President Biden heads to Mideast
Hamas blamed an Israeli airstrike for the incident, while the Israeli military said the hospital was hit by a rocket fired by Islamic Jihad, a smaller Palestinian militant group allied to Hamas. The health ministry said at least 500 people were killed.
Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on first ballot, signaling more trouble ahead
Twenty Republicans voted against Jim Jordan, and some are still upset over Kevin McCarthy's sudden ouster as House speaker two weeks ago.
Saving money: Laundry hacks to wash less money down the drain
Laundry rules have changed and here are a few tips to help you wash less money down the drain and make your clothes last longer.
Diamond Alvarez murder suspect Frank Deleon Jr. attacked during court appearance
DeLeon was originally supposed to appear in court on Monday, but his defense attorney told the court that he was in an accident on the way to the courthouse.
Diamond Alvarez trial: Man accused of shooting 16-year-old girl 22 times no-show for murder trial
The man charged in murder of 16-year-old Diamond Alvarez didn't show up for murder trial on Monday, but it was later determined why.