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Houston woman sentenced to 50 years for killing a Chinese citizen while trying to snatch her purse

A 23-year-old woman was sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing a Chinese national, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.

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HISD looks at sweeping security changes following Bellaire shooting death

Houston Independent School District interim superintendent Grenita Lathan discussed several steps being taken to address security on the district’s campuses.

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Judge weighs whether to charge girl as adult in 2018 slaying of Lamar High School student

A judge will decide whether a teenage girl will be tried as an adult in connection with the slaying of Lamar High School student DeLindsey Mack, according to investigator...

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Man accused of forcing 13-year-old daughter to deliver drugs for 3 years, deputies say

A man is accused of forcing his 13-year-old daughter to facilitate drug deliveries over a three-year period in Houston, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 5.

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Austin police will stop arrests, tickets in most low-level marijuana cases after unanimous City Council vote

The Austin City Council approved a resolution Thursday that will largely end arrests and fines for low-level marijuana possession. This comes after Texas’ legalization of...

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Man, mother do tuck-and-roll out of vehicle before man opens fire on two officers, HPD chief says

A routine traffic stop ended in a shootout and an arrest in southeast Houston.

Man accused of stealing $1,100 worth of lingerie, adult toys from Katz Boutique in north Harris County

A man accused of stealing $1,100 worth of lingerie and adult toys from a Katz Boutique Tuesday morning in north Harris County.

Man who killed gay banker in 1991 charged with DWI while on parole

Police: Reports of missing Galveston monkey’s death ‘premature’; search continues

Galveston police said Tuesday that the search for a missing pet monkey is continuing after calling reports of the monkey’s death “premature.”

Woman arrested when man dies after falling out of U-Haul during chase, police say

A man died Tuesday after he fell out of a stolen U-Haul that was being chased by police in north Houston, according to authorities.

Man caught living in grocery store ceilings

Surveillance video of a suspect that police believe has been living in the rafters of a grocery store for weeks, emerging only to steal from the store, then returning to ...

73-year-old man accused of exposing himself to children at Houston-area library

A man was charged after he was accused of exposing himself to children at a Houston-area library, police said.

Investigation underway after woman found shot to death in empty lot in SE Houston

A woman is dead after a shooting Thursday, according to the Houston Police Department.

Bellaire High School students hold protest at HISD headquarters. Police continue the search for weapon

Emotional students and community leaders gathered at the steps of Houston Independent School District headquarters demanding action by the board.

Mental health evaluation ordered for teen accused of fatally shooting Bellaire High School student

A mental health evaluation was ordered Friday for a teen accused of fatally shooting another Bellaire High School student Tuesday afternoon.

Man shot in head while in bed by stray bullet says random gunfire continues in Greenspoint

Mateo Sanchez knows he is lucky to be alive.

Family: Man pistol-whipped, gun held to child’s head in violent home invasion

A family is shaken after robbers broke into their northwest Houston home, held them at gunpoint and demanded money.

Spring ISD elementary teacher accused of touching 2 girls inappropriately multiple times

Convicts at local correctional treatment facility tied to several recent crimes, officials say

A semi-secure correctional facility that houses convicted criminals on probation, some with a history of violence, is not classified as a jail or prison and does not have...

Dog saves man followed home from bank by thieves

Jose Luis Hernandez said he had all his week’s earnings in a cash envelope after cashing his check at a Wells Fargo off Tidwell and Interstate 59 in northeast Houston Fri...

Good Samaritan killed after wrestling with thief during convenience store robbery in southwest Houston, police say

An attempted robbery at a southwest Houston convenience store ends with a good Samaritan shot to death, and the gunman getting away empty-handed, according to Houston Pol...