June 2006 Archives

Friday a jury found Aaron Attaway not guilty.

>> Continue reading: A Katy teacher charged with sexual abuse is free

A report out Friday has shed new light into how trailers were damaged in last year's deadly BP plant explosion in Texas City.

>> Continue reading: BP explosion report

They are appealing to the public in hopes someone knows about the murder of a 25-year-old Avinash Miranda.

>> Continue reading: Houston police need help finding a killer

I'm not Nancy Holland, but I take pictures of her on TV. My name is Jim Wineman, and I am a photographer for 11 News.

>> Continue reading: Covering the NASA launch

The couple, 23-year-old Sally Aparace and 17-year-old Huy Ngo were killed duringn a reported crime spree.

>> Continue reading: Benefit for two murder victims held in Sugar Land

NASA says everything is looking good for tomorrow's lauch of the shuttle Discovery, everything that is except the one thing over which they have no control.

>> Continue reading: The nature of the launch

Funeral services have been scheduled for the three children who died in a condo fire Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Funeral for 3 children who died in fire to be held Saturday

A woman died Friday morning after she was hit by a van while trying to walk across the North Freeway.

>> Continue reading: Woman hit while walking across freeway dies

Houston City Councilman Jarvis Johnson is sponsoring Friday's event.

>> Continue reading: Kids could win a computer at free event

While the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York renovates its galleries, some French masterpieces will call Houston home.

>> Continue reading: French masterpieces coming to Houston

The Houston Police Department believes more people may have been involved in a deadly string of carjackings.

>> Continue reading: HPD believes more involved in carjacking spree

DALLAS -- Houston businessman Peter R. Coneway was confirmed
by the U.S. Senate on Thursday as ambassador to Switzerland.

>> Continue reading: Houston's Coneway confirmed as Switzerland ambassador

>> Continue reading: HISD: Teachers get raises, taxes don't

The HISD Board vote Thursday to offer free breakfast to all students attending its schools.

>> Continue reading: HISD approves free breakfast for all students

Houston police are putting more patrols on the streets this July 4 weekend.

>> Continue reading: More police patrols will be out this holiday weekend

The DNA section of the Houston Police Department's crime lab will begin processing its first cases next week.

>> Continue reading: HPD's crime lab opens for business soon

Houston's top cop Thursday revealed that the murder rate is up more than 30 percent.

>> Continue reading: Murder rate continues to rise in Houston

The National Motorists Association has released it's list of the top ten speed trap cities in the United States.

>> Continue reading: Houston makes speed trap list

Military personnel from all branches are doing their part to support other soldiers by riding bicycles.

>> Continue reading: Military men, women ride bikes to help others

In a memo released Thursday, Dr. Bobby Wilson, talked about changes in leadership in the school's 60 year existence.

>> Continue reading: 4.8 million dollar shortfall at TSU yields spending, hiring freeze

Students at Missouri City's St. Catherine's Vacation Bible School program spent part of their summer making stuffed animals.

>> Continue reading: Kids in Missouri City spread joy with bears

The City of Pasadena and Harris County Flood Control District are buying homes that constantly flood in the Spencer Village Subdivision.

>> Continue reading: Pasadena, Harris Co. buy flood prone homes

The Houston Independent School District will meet Thursday to consider items such as a free breakfast proposal and a teacher pay increase.

>> Continue reading: HISD to consider free breakfast, teacher raise proposals

A lawsuit has been filed in connection with a deadly bus crash that killed two members of a girls soccer team from Beaumont.

>> Continue reading: Lawsuit filed in deadly Beaumont bus crash

Duke Energy Corp., which recently completed a merger with Cinergy Corp., plans a 2007 split into two companies -- one owning primarily electric utilities, the other various natural gas businesses.

>> Continue reading: Duke to spin off natural gas business by early next year

Butch Alsandor said fans applauded the Rockets' choice of Rudy Gay, until they found out he would probably be traded to Memphis.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Butch Alsandor on Rockets' pick

A military jury has kicked Cadet Webster Smith of Houston out of the Coast Guard and sentenced him to six months in prison on charges of extorting a fellow student
for sexual favors.

>> Continue reading: Houston cadet kicked out of Coast Guard

People who want to see the bats fly from beneath the Waugh Bridge at dusk now have an observation deck to make it more comfortable.

>> Continue reading: Waugh Drive bat colony gets observation deck

The prosecution is expected to rest Wednesday in the retrial of Andrea Yates, 11 News' Brad Woodard reports. Before the day of graphic testimony started, the judge warned the courtroom not to express any emotion.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Prosecution in Yates' retrial expected to rest

The Houston Rockets have the #8 pick in the NBA Draft this year, which is the highest spot since drafting Yao Ming at #1 in 2002.

The Rockets feel sure they will get an impact player to help get the team to the next level, so they're throwing a party to view the draft and celebrate.

Sign up online for Wednesday night's Rockets' Draft Party at the Toyota Center. The party is from 5:30 - 9 p.m.

>> Continue reading: Sign up online for free Rockets' Draft Party at Toyota Center

Due to a rise in West Nile Virus activity, Harris County will launch an aerial spray for the northwest and northeast parts of the county.

>> Continue reading: County to do aerial spray for mosquitoes

A home invasion in Fort Bend County has authorities looking for suspects.

>> Continue reading: Ft. Bend Co. Authorities: Home invasion planned

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for two people killed in what police are calling a violent crime spree.

>> Continue reading: Funeral services today for slain couple

Firefighters could not save a dog trapped in a townhome fire Tuesday night.

>> Continue reading: Dog dies in townhome fire

Hurricane evacuees living in Houston can get free legal help Wednesday on housing.

>> Continue reading: Free legal help on housing offered to evacuees

The Urban Jewelry Store was burglarized early Wednesday morning.

>> Continue reading: Jewelry store burglarized

Jeremy Desel witnessed the delayed execution of Angel Maturino Resendiz Tuesday night and reports on what occurred.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Jeremy Desel reports as a witness to execution

The U.S. Supreme Court released all possible stays, meaning that Resendiz will now be executed

>> Continue reading: Audio Report:Jeremy Desel, execution underway

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- A Coast Guard Academy cadet from Houston was
acquitted of rape but convicted of several other crimes Tuesday in
the first court-martial of a student in the school's 130-year
history.

>> Continue reading: Coast Guard cadet from Houston acquitted of rape, convicted of other crimes

The execution of Angel Maturino Resendiz is on hold as the U.S. Supreme Court considers five different appeals.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Jeremy Desel in Huntsville, execution on hold

11 News' Jeremy Desel reports from the Huntsville, TX where serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz is set to put to death shortly after 6 p.m.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Family in Huntsville to witness 'Railroad Killer's' execution

If city councilmembers approve an item on Wednesday's agenda, parking your car in Houston's Theater District will cost you $1 more.

>> Continue reading: Downtown Parking may soon cost you more

The friendly skies are getting a little more crowded over Houston.

>> Continue reading: JetBlue soon to take off from Houston

Though the prosecution has portrayed Andrea Yates as emotionless, 11 News' Brad Woodard reports she was anything but as police footage of the scene was played in court Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Emotional 2nd day of testimony at Yates' retrial

The body of 26-year-old Michael Guthrie was found floating in a northwest Harris County ditch in April.

>> Continue reading: Authorities hope a reward leads to a killer's arrest

Traffic headaches are on the horizon for drivers along a stretch of Highway 59.

>> Continue reading: Several lanes of Highway 59 to close Tuesday

Arnulfo Quintero Aguilar, 43, was found beaten to death in his home Sunday morning by friends after he failed to show up at a gathering, Fort Bend County officials said. The investigation surrounding Aguilar's death is ongoing.

Alonzo Guerra

>> Continue reading: Investigators look for suspects in Fort Bend County murder

According to a report by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, a cash register with an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the Courthouse Deli early Tuesday morning.

>> Continue reading: Fort Bend County courthouse burglarized

The public meetings will focus on Metro's planned University rail line.

>> Continue reading: Sites for public meetings on University rail line announced

Investigators are trying to figure out of arson is to blame for a fire that destroyed a family's home.

>> Continue reading: Fire destroys home for 8 people

Houston is getting the green light to install red light cameras at traffic signals on state intersections.

>> Continue reading: City gets green light for red lights at state intersections

Officials said Houston will be allowed to tap into intersection cameras controlled by the state.

>> Continue reading: State green lights red light camera plan

In what might seem like a strange request, Democrats Monday asked a federal judge to grant a permanent restraining order to keep Tom DeLay on the ballot in November.

>> Continue reading: Debating Tom Delay's replacement

This is the second time Andrea Yates is pleading not guilty by reason of insanity, 11 News Reporter Brad Woodard reports.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Attorneys make opening statements at Yates retrial

One of Sally Aparace's family members tried to jump over the rail in court Monday morning as one of the suspects was arraigned, 11 News reporter Jeremy Desel says.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Court outburst as murder suspects are arraigned

The Texas Department of Transportation will celebrate completing the first part of Katy Freeway reconstruction contracts.

>> Continue reading: TxDOT to celebrate 1st part of Katy Freeway's completion

This fall, HISD's Austin High School will offer flexible schedules to help keep at risk high school students in school.

>> Continue reading: HISD offers flexible class schedules

Tom DeLay could learn Monday if his name will still appear on the November ballot.

>> Continue reading: Decision may be made about DeLay's name on ballot

The body of a Houston soldier who died in Iraq is expected to arrive in Brownsville on Monday.

>> Continue reading: Houston soldier's body expected to arrive today

A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after nearly drowning on Sunday.

>> Continue reading: Teen nearly drowns at community pool

The search continues for the man police say went on a deadly shooting rampage in northwest Houston.

>> Continue reading: Search continues for suspect in deadly shooting rampage

Investigators say that a man was angry after having been served divorce papers earlier in the day Sunday and that led to a deadly shooting in Northwest Houston.

>> Continue reading: Deadly shooting in northwest Houston

Family and friends gathered remember Private First Class Kristian Menchaca on Sunday.

>> Continue reading: Memorial for Houston soldier captured, killed in Iraq

A benefit for the Aparece and the Ngo families will be held on June 30th at 13500 W. Airport in Sugar Land, from 12 noon to approximately 8 p.m.

>> Continue reading: Benefit to be held for families of slain couple

A vigil has been scheduled for Maria Chrisalee Aparece and Huy Ngo.

>> Continue reading: Vigil scheduled for missing couple

11 News' Jeff McShan reports from a homicide scene in northeast Houston. Police, medical examiner and crime scene investigators are trying to determine if two bodies found are that of a young couple who has been missing for almost a week.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Investigators work to identify 2 bodies found in NE Houston,

Houston police said they have discovered two bodies in northeast Houston Friday. Investigators are trying to determine if the bodies are those of a couple who has been missing for nearly a week.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Missing couple update

More than a decade ago, 11 News told you about the young girl born with a high blood alcohol level and in need of a new kidney.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Girl's second kidney transplant complete

Plans to build a veterans health clinic in Conroe has been given the green light.

>> Continue reading: VA health clinic to be built in Conroe

Lone Star Legal Aid and other agencies will hold the clinics in several communities over the next few weeks..

>> Continue reading: Free legal help for hurricane evacuees denied housing assistance

Getting to the Texas Medical Center by rail will be a problem Sunday.

>> Continue reading: Rail service to Med Center limited Sunday

A man wanted in a decades old murder case in Pasadena is returning to face justice.

>> Continue reading: Suspect in 1984 Pasadena murder extradited from Mexico

A man is in police custody after causing an unnecessary SWAT team situation in Channelview.

>> Continue reading: Police: Man arrested after needless SWAT situation

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Defense witnesses today offered details
of a Coast Guard Academy cadet's relationship with his on-again,
off-again girlfriend.

Cadet Webster Smith of Houston has pleaded not guilty to rape,
sodomy, extortion and assault charges.

>> Continue reading: Prosecutors rest in Coast Guard Academy court-martial

Giff Neilsen talks about Roger Clemens' first time on the pitcher's mound for the Astros' 2006 season.

Giff's audio blog on Clemens and the game

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Giff talks about Clemens' first night on the mound in 2006

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the case of a 29 year old man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend and her daughter in Humble.

>> Continue reading: Man convicted of murdering ex-girlfriend, daughter

Jury selection has begun in the Andrea Yates retrial.

>> Continue reading: 11 News Legal Expert, Gerald Treece on Yates retrial

Fort Bend County Officials said an investigation uncovered a fraudulent child support scheme that cost the Attorney General's Child Support Division more than $39,000.

>> Continue reading: Officials: Tens of thousands in fraudulent child support sent

The incident occurred Wednesday at the Stone Ridge Apartments on 229 I-45 North in Conroe.

>> Continue reading: Conroe Police need help finding home invasion suspect

Lawyers on both sides are questioning 120 potential jurors.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Jury selection begins in Andrea Yates retrial

Mayor Bill White and others will make a presentation tomorrow to the U.S. Olympic Committee.

>> Continue reading: Houston wants the 2016 Olympics

The City of Houston announced a new program Thursday to try and cut back on the graffiti that continues to mar area neighborhoods.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: City declares war on graffiti

Construction crews will totally close the I-10/Katy Freeway eastbound from Silber to west of Washington, starting 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday.

>> Continue reading: Total weekend closure of I-10/Katy Fwy eastbound

Officials at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital say the tap water issues there has been completely resolved.

>> Continue reading: Memorial Hermann SW: Water safe to drink

Firefighters are trying to find out what caused a fire at a southwest Houston home Thursday morning.

>> Continue reading: Fire destroys home in southwest Houston

Houston police said a homeless man was hit by a car early Thursday morning.

>> Continue reading: Homeless man hit by car in the Heights

A 25-year-old Galveston man was jailed Wednesday night after leading police
on a brief foot chase that ended with the suspect in the Galveston ship
channel.

>> Continue reading: Galveston man jailed after jumping into ship channel

A Houston man has admitted to running online escort services as a front for prostitution.

>> Continue reading: Houston man admits running online escort service

HOUSTON—A federal judge in Houston today delayed the
resentencing of former Dynegy executive Jamie Solis (so-LEES’) until September 12th.

>> Continue reading: Dynegy re-sentencing pushed back to Sept. 12

Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man found at 12939 Whittington about 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: HPD investigating shooting death of man

HPD has arrested a suspect in the rape that Josiah Sutton did time for in the late 1990s.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: HPD names suspect in 1998 rape case

The people responsible for recovering 83 head of cattle, some of which belonged to Nolan Ryan, said Wednesday they could get more back.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: More cattle could be recovered

A repo man was jailed Wednesday after he reportedly damaged some Precinct one cruisers while trying to tow a car.

>> Continue reading: Repo man arrested after reportedly damaging vehicles

Fort Bend County authorities are looking for three home invasion suspects.

>> Continue reading: Fort Bend Co. detectives seek home invasion suspects

The City of Houston has set up two temporary offices to help victims of Monday's flooding.

>> Continue reading: Storm assistance locations set up

The suit alleges Eric Shalev retains fees wrongly assessed to bidders.

>> Continue reading: Texas AG sues Houston auto auction owner

The South Texas Project, a two-unit nuclear power plant in Matagorda County, will double in size, NRG Energy announced Wednesday morning.

>> Continue reading: Texas nuclear power plant to double in size

Texas Watch has opened a hot line for Houstonians to report insurance abuse after this week's heavy rains.

>> Continue reading: Hot line opened to report insurance abuse

According to the Houston Chronicle, it takes about $2 billion a year to run Houston.

>> Continue reading: City Council may vote on budget

Metro police said a man who had a knife on bus Wednesday morning was taken into custody.

>> Continue reading: Man with knife on bus taken into custody

A Houston man stabbed in New York City subway last week is out of the hospital.

>> Continue reading: Houstonian stabbed on NYC subway released from hospital

A 23-year-old soldier from Montgomery County died in Iraq when an improvised explosive device went off near his vehicle, the U.S. Department of Defense said Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Willis soldier killed in Iraq

Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens is teaming up with Memorial Hermann Hospital.

>> Continue reading: Clemens teams with Memorial Hermann

A study out Tuesday finds that many area high schools may be experiencing a higher drop-out rate than officially advertised.

>> Continue reading: Study: Drop-out rate numbers not adding up

Harris County officials released estimates of damage from Monday's flooding.

>> Continue reading: County releases preliminary flood damage totals

At a Tuesday press conference, Houston Mayor Bill White made a major announcement regarding the Houston Police Department's DNA lab.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: HPD DNA lab accredited again

The Greater Houston Area Red Cross Disaster Assessment teams hit the streets of Houston Tuesday surveying areas affected by Monday's flash flooding.

>> Continue reading: Red Cross disaster teams access flood damage

In Fort Bend County, authorities are looking for a man they said held up an Exxon in Teal Run.

>> Continue reading: Fort Bend Co. officials search for aggravated robbery suspect

The Austin American Statesman reports a 36-year-old Pasadena man was piloting a plane that crashed in northeastern Travis County on Monday night.

>> Continue reading: Austin plane crash has Pasadena tie

A 3-year-old Friendswood boy died Monday after falling into his family pool, officials said.

>> Continue reading: Toddler dies after falling into family pool

Someone dumped a body in front of HPD's Mykawa substation in southeast Houston Tuesday morning.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Bodies found near HPD substation

San Jacinto North College's Upward Bound program classes have been canceled Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: San Jacinto College program canceled Tuesday

Only two area shelters remain open for residents impacted by Monday's severe weather.

>> Continue reading: Only 2 shelters remain open

Five years ago Tuesday, Andrea Yates drowned her five children in her family's bathtub.

>> Continue reading: Andrea Yates to return for pretrial

Gov. Rick Perry will be in Houston on Tuesday to be briefed on the flooding situation.

>> Continue reading: Governor to visit city Tuesday

If you got stuck and left your car on the side of the road Monday, it may have been towed.

>> Continue reading: How to find your car if it was towed from a flood

Due to damage from Monday's flooding, HISD's Hartman Middle School will be closed Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Hartman Middle School closed Tuesday

The Red Cross released the following update on shelters Monday evening:

>> Continue reading: More Red Cross shelters opened

A band of clouds stretching from Texas City to Angleton, west of Texas City
in Brazoria County, was dropping as much as 2 inches of rain an hour in
those areas.

>> Continue reading: Galveston County weather update

Parts of southeast Houston flooded by Monday's rain were accessible only by boat.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Southeast Houston flood boat tour

Though the water has receded a little, 11 News photographer Keith Tomshe says the Inwood Terrace neighborhood in south Houston is still in high water. He said some neighbors have said every time it rains, they can't go back to sleep.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: South Houston neighborhood under water

The Harris County Hospital District closed several centers due to flooding and other weather-related problems:

The following centers due to flooding and other weather-related problems:

>> Continue reading: Weather prompts officials to close health care centers

Texas Governor Rick Perry will come to Houston Tuesday for a first hand look at the flooding damage.

>> Continue reading: Latest weather developments

METRO is now running full service on its METRORail line.

>> Continue reading: MetroRail rolling, bus service delayed due to rain

Some area school districts will not have summer classes Monday due to the weather.

>> Continue reading: School closings due to severe weather

A man is in custody after allegedly firing a weapon and leading police on a chase.

>> Continue reading: Suspect arrested after brief chase

On this Father's Day, more details are emerging about Saturday's fatal shooting involving a father and son.

>> Continue reading: Police: Son might not have intended to kill father

Four men were gunned down Sunday at a trailer park in northwest Houston.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Four shot in northwest Houston

A 73-year-old doctor has received an 11-year prison sentence for his part in a scheme to cheat Medicare and Medicaid out of more than $14 million by prescribing unneeded motorized wheelchairs.

>> Continue reading: Doctor receives 11 years for fraud

A Coast Guard helicopter came to the rescue of a woman who was injured in an All Terrain Vehicle accident in Cypress Creek Saturday evening.

>> Continue reading: Coast Guard rescues woman injured in ATV accident

A tornado touched down Saturday morning in the Montgomery County town of Montgomery.

>> Continue reading: Tornado reported in Montgomery County Saturday

Sentencing for former top Enron executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling has been changed.

>> Continue reading: New sentencing date for Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling

Gearing up for his return to the Houston Astros, seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens is scheduled to pitch Friday night for Triple-A Round Rock.
in his last minor-league
start.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Last minor-league start for Roger Clemens

The Montgomery County Environmental Health Service Office said three mosquito pools were infected with the West Nile virus.

>> Continue reading: Montgomery County officials: West Nile virus found in mosquitos

After Saturday, Pricilla Slade will no longer be president of Texas Southern University.

>> Continue reading: Slade soon to be ex-president of TSU

Police in Montgomery County raided Club 777 and said it was packed with 8-liner gambling machines, but they didn't take any.

>> Continue reading: Police raid Montgomery County club for 8-liner machines

A woman was found dead on the side of the road on Friday morning.

>> Continue reading: Woman's body found on roadside

An alleged third member of a prison gang has been charged in connection with the kidnapping and fatal stabbing of a Baytown man.

>> Continue reading: Alleged prison gang member charged in Baytown man's murder

Police believe a quadruple shooting in southwest Houston may have been gang-related.

>> Continue reading: Four, including a baby, shot

If you plan to drive down I-10 and 610 this weekend you'd better think again.

>> Continue reading: Katy Freeway, 610 lane closures

A judge is working to determine the punishment for a former TSU professor who has pleaded guilty to stealing from the university.

>> Continue reading: TSU professor pleads guilty to stealing from school

A 15-year-old has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of another teenager in northwest Harris County.

>> Continue reading: Teen charged in shooting death of another teen

Arson investigators suspect someone is starting fires at a southeast Houston apartment complex.

>> Continue reading: Arson suspected at southeast Houston apartments

After the loss of its major sponsor, which threatened the future of Houston's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Houston Festival Foundation, Inc., the non-profit entity that produces the parade, is excited to announce a new title sponsor.

>> Continue reading: Thanksgiving Day Parade to announce new sponsor Monday

Thursday, security teams at Bush Intercontinental Airport demonstrated a new device to help detect explosives.

>> Continue reading: New device at Intercontinental Airport helps detect explosives

A Harris County deputy is facing charges for firing his weapon during a high speed chase.

>> Continue reading: Harris Co. deputy faces charges for firing at suspect during chase

Dozens of immigrant janitors protested in downtown against their employer accusing it of unfair labor practices.

>> Continue reading: Unfair labor practices focus of immigrant march

Today's parade, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., is being held in honor of The Woodlands High School baseball team's State 5A Baseball Championship win.

>> Continue reading: Stage set for parade celebrating Woodlands' championship

Traffic remained slow Thursday afternoon after an eight-vehicle accident on the Katy Freeway and Highway 6. 11 News reporter Wendell Edwards said that Houston police confirmed one female driver died.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Traffic still slow after 8-vehicle accident

Portions of the Baybrook Mall were cordoned off and exit points closed for a few hours because of a distraught man in a pickup truck, Houston police said.

>> Continue reading: Parts of Baybrook Mall temporarily shut down

HISD teachers could get a large pay raise if a plan is approved.

>> Continue reading: HISD teachers may get a pay raise

Texas City police are trying to find out if a motorcyclist killed in an accident Thursday was wearing his helmet.

>> Continue reading: Motorcyclist killed in Gulf Freeway accident

Bella the chihuahua is back with her owners.

>> Continue reading: Happy ending to dognapping caper

Houston is breaking ground on a new youth center thanks to the National Football League.

>> Continue reading: New youth center to be build -- thanks to the NFL

The topic of rising energy costs will be the focus of a round table discussion in Houston Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Community leaders take on high electrcity prices

Members of The Woodlands High School baseball team will get a parade Thursday in honor of winning the State 5A Baseball Championship.

>> Continue reading: Parade set to celebrate Woodlands' championship

Andrea Yates' retrial hasn't started yet, but already some of the prosecution's potential witnesses are being challenged.

>> Continue reading: Before retrial, Andrea Yates' attorneys take action

Some new graduates will join the Houston Police Department on Thursday.

>> Continue reading: New HPD officers join the force

Houston police are looking for two suspects in a carjacking.

>> Continue reading: Man carjacked, shot in southeast Houston

The Houston Zoo is saying thank you to its members Thursday and Friday.

>> Continue reading: Zoo closes its doors for members only days

The Rice Owls boarded a bus to the College World Series Wednesday and their "lucky charm" was at the wheel.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Owls take 'lucky charm' to Omaha

Houston will officially gain 24 new officers.

>> Continue reading: New Houston police officers get their badges Thursday

A federal operation called return to sender has put hundreds of illegals with violent criminal backgrounds behind bars.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Illegals with criminal records arrested

The Texas Attorney General's Cyber Crimes Unit has arrested two men for allegedly using the Internet to solicit sex from children.

>> Continue reading: Two men arrested for allegedly targeting teens online

A local pest removal company is coming to the aid of a 75-year-old woman battling a bee infestation.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Woman battling bees gets help

Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt will take the mound Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs.

>> Continue reading: Astros activate Roy Oswalt

Police are looking for two men involved in a deadly carjacking early Wednesday morning.

>> Continue reading: HPD: Toddler killed in carjacking

A former Cinco Ranch High School teacher is in jail on federal child pornography charges.

>> Continue reading: Former teacher jailed on child porn charges

Two men accused of posing as Pasadena police officers are in custody, officials said.

>> Continue reading: Two men accused of posing as police in custody

An adult and a baby were killed Tuesday night in a car crash in north Harris County at Normandy Forest at Spring Cypress.

Witnesseses say a young mother and her baby had just pulled out onto Spring Cypress when their car was hit broadside.

It is unclear if the dead person is the mother or someone in the other car.

>> Continue reading: Adult, baby killed in car crash

Federal officials have given Hurricane Katrina evacuees another month in the city-administered housing voucher program.

>> Continue reading: Evacuees get reprieve on housing

The stage is set for Thursday's championship celebration through the 34-acre Market Street in the Woodlands Town Center.

>> Continue reading: Woodlands to honor their 5A state baseball champs

Dickinson police said two armed men kicked down the door to a motel room Tuesday morning.

Jonathan Ledbetter

Mark Elledge

>> Continue reading: Police: Gun pointed at child during home invasion

A massive job fair is underway downtown.

>> Continue reading: Hundreds flock to GRB in search of jobs

The family of a missing elderly woman is looking for her and very concerned.

>> Continue reading: Search on for missing elderly woman

A local doctor is going on a long bike ride to help fight a rare disease.

>> Continue reading: Doctor bikes for research money

The carnival is coming to Houston's Astrodome.

>> Continue reading: Astrodome to host huge carnival

Northeast Houston apartment managers get certified Tuesday to help protect their complexes.

>> Continue reading: Apartment managers can get crime prevention training

Brazoria County is doing its part to fight the spread of the West Nile virus.

>> Continue reading: Brazoria spraying for mosquitoes

Authorities are questioning a teenager in connection with the shooting death of another teen.

>> Continue reading: Teen questioned in another teen's death

Some Katrina evacuees living in Houston get to use the city's housing voucher program for another month.

>> Continue reading: Housing voucher program extended 1 month

Daniel, the 4-year-old who was abandoned at birth in a Kenyan garbage dump and attacked by wild dogs, is still in the hospital.

>> Continue reading: Daniel out of ICU, into regular pediatric unit

HOUSTON, TX – Denzial Ray Tittle, 50, formerly of Katy, Texas, was arrested Monday morning in Houston by special agents of the FBI for allegedly distributing and possessing images of child pornography on his computer, United States Attorney Don DeGabrielle announced today.

>> Continue reading: FBI arrests local man for distributing and possessing child pornography images

After a back and forth game, the Rice Owls went on to beat the Oklahoma Sooners 9-5 to advance to the College World Series.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Rice beats OU to advance to World Series

The latest Red Cross statistics show the majority of Americans still don't have a disaster plan nor a disaster supplies kit.

>> Continue reading: Free hurricane planning pamphlet available

As Alberto gets ready to touch land in Florida, what can we do here in Houston to prepare for the next storm.

>> Continue reading: Lessons from the Storms

As the innings go by, the Rice vs. OU game keeps heating up as the Owls take the lead for the first time in the game. OU's assistant and head coach were ejected from the game, 11 Sports reporter Matt Musil says.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Rice Owls take their first lead

The momentum is seesawing back and forth between Rice and Oklahoma. Rice tied things back up in the fourth inning, but Oklahoma came back swinging, 11 Sports reporter Matt Musil says.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Back and forth between Rice, OU

A $30,000 bond has been set for two men police said held up a Pasadena store at gunpoint.

>> Continue reading: Armed robbery suspects arrested

Rice and Oklahoma are battling it out on the diamond.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Rice, OU battling for World Series berth

The 16-year-old girl accused of beating and fatally stabbing another teen during a gang fight will remain in custody.

>> Continue reading: Attorney: Teen accused in park beating threatened

The site had been closed for renovation.

>> Continue reading: San Jacinto Monument will soon reopen

A 4-year-old who was playing in a hot tub has died.

>> Continue reading: 4-year-old drowns in hot tub

Police need your help finding a southwest Houston mother accused of causing her toddler's death.

>> Continue reading: Mother charged with her baby's death

The 16-year-old girl suspected in the fatal stabbing of a teen in Montrose park appeared at a detention hearing Monday morning.

>> Continue reading: Teen stabbing suspect appears in court

A 15-year-old died after he was hit by a pickup truck while he was walking across Highway 59, DPS officials said.

>> Continue reading: Teen killed while crossing Highway 59

Houston police are looking for two robbery suspects who shot and killed a man in southeast Houston.

>> Continue reading: HPD: Robbery suspects shot, killed man

A 4-year-old is in critical condition after falling into a pool.

>> Continue reading: Boy hospitalized after falling into a pool

If you're musically inclined, you could get a shot Monday at being in Beyonce's backup band.

>> Continue reading: Tryouts for Beyonce's backup band today

At 43 years young, Roger Clemens is still defying father time, and 11 Sports reporter Butch Alsandor says he's doing it in a dominating fashion. A packed house watched Clemens on Sunday night.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Rocket comeback tour rolling

The 16-year-old girl accused of stabbing Gabriel Granillo to death is expected in court Monday.

>> Continue reading: Girl suspected in Montrose park stabbing expected in court

Rice's baseball coach warned that the series against Oklahoma wasn't over, and he was right. 11 Sports' reporter Butch Alsandor recaps Sunday's game.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Rice, OU series not over

The Katy Freeway westbound between Washington Avenue and Silber remains closed Sunday night.

>> Continue reading: Parts of Katy Freeway to reopen Monday morning

Houston police are also looking for the person behind a Saturday night shooting.

>> Continue reading: HPD: Man shot four times while sitting in vehicle

Investigators have arrested three suspects connected to a string of arsons.

>> Continue reading: Arrests made in Castle Rock arsons

A man was found shot to death in the 8900 block of Sandpiper, Houston police said.

>> Continue reading: Police: Man found dead on stranger's front porch

A man died early Sunday morning while riding his bike along West Road, Harris County Sheriff's officials said.

>> Continue reading: Man hit, killed while riding bike

The Woodlands Highlanders beat Katy Saturday night to wrap up a magical season and the state baseball championship.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Woodlands wins state championship

The Woodlands and Katy meet Saturday in the Class 5A high school baseball championship game.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: All Houston H.S. baseball championship

The Woodlands defeated Midland in the Class 5A baseball state semifinals Friday night setting up a championship game Saturday against Katy.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: It's The Woodlands vs. Katy in state playoffs

Houston police are investigating a two-car accident that occurred
around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday in the 14400 block of West Hillcroft, killing an elderly lady.

>> Continue reading: Woman killed when van hits her car

The Katy Freeway westbound from Washington Avenue to Silber.

>> Continue reading: Katy Freeway closure set for this weekend

An officer with the Houston Police Department is asking for time off to undergo a sex change operation.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: HPD cop wants sex change operation

The body of a 26-year-old man was found in the back lot of the New Heights Baptist Church in the Heights.

He had been shot one time in the head.

His car was found about a block away.

This was the third murder in the Heights area this month.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Man's body found in Heights church parking lot

Police were called after a moving crew found a man's body outside the New Heights Baptist Church in the 1,100 block of West 14th street.

>> Continue reading: Crews find a body outside a local church

An officer with the Houston Police Department is asking for time off to undergo a sex change operation.

>> Continue reading: HPD cop wants sex change operation

Police suspect foul play was involved in the man's death.

>> Continue reading: Nude body found in Liberty County field

Army Capt. James Funkhouser of Katy was buried with full military honors.

>> Continue reading: Katy solider's funeral held Friday morning

A man, Houston police were forced to subdue with a taser gun, sits in a jail cell.

>> Continue reading: A Montrose area man is tasered and jailed

11 News' Reggie Aqui reports from the juvenile justice center downtown for a probable cause hearing for a 16-year-old girl accused in a brutal park attack.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Probable cause hearing for teen arrested in stabbing death

Celebrating the labor of love.

>> Continue reading: Group celebrates building nine homes in one week

If you're a Houston senior citizen and want free groceries listen up.

>> Continue reading: Free groceries for Houston's low income senior citizens

If you're a teacher looking for a job or just want to teach HISD wants you.

>> Continue reading: HISD teacher job fair

A Northeast Houston teenager was shot and killed Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Police investigate possible gang ties in Northeast Houston teen's death

The re-trial of Andrea Yates starts in two weeks and the legal wrangling has already begun.

>> Continue reading: Legal wrangling starts before Yates trial in two weeks

A man who was reportedly armed, barricaded himself inside a residence in the 14800 block of Memorial Thursday night. An HPD SWAT team was called to the scene.

>> Continue reading: Man surrenders to SWAT team

The HISD school board voted Thursday to revise its code of student conduct to stengthen the punishment for cheating to include in-school suspension, detention and exclusion from extracurricular activities.

>> Continue reading: HISD toughens up on bullies

Two Mexican nationals accused of conspiracy to harbor illegals in Houston have pleaded guilty.

>> Continue reading: Coyotes involved in stash house shootout plead guilty

The couple accused of shooting a lawman and leading police on a chase though Houston Freeways Friday appeared before a judge at the Fort Bend County courthouse today.

>> Continue reading: Chase suspects appear in Fort Bend County court

Enron juror no. 3 and current HISD principal, Freddy Delgado, will give students at Davis High School a personal look at the judicial system and share his experiences on the bench.

>> Continue reading: Enron juror to lecture HISD high school students

Investigators are trying to find five men involved in a home invasion in northwest Harris County.

>> Continue reading: Deputies looking for suspects in home invasion

Eddie Degerman of Rice, Brad Lincoln of UH, Tim Lincecum of Washington and Andrew Miller of North Carolina have been named as the four finalists for the 2006 Roger Clemens Award.

>> Continue reading: Finalists announced for 2006 Roger Clemens Award

In Magnolia, authorities are investigating thefts at the Klein Memorial Park Cemetery.

>> Continue reading: Cemetery thefts have authorities on alert

The 21-year career of the man that's come to be known as "The Hammer", comes to a close later today.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Previewing Tom DeLay's goodbye speech

The District Attorney's Office has again delayed making a decision about whether to retry Brandy Briggs in the death of her son. The DA has received medical records on the child, 11 News reporter Jason Whitely said they want three separate experts to review them before making a decision.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: District attorney delays Briggs retrial decision again

The British oil company B-P confirmed Thursday that it's received a subpoena from a U-S grand jury investigating a massive oil leak in Alaska.

>> Continue reading: More legal problems for BP

Houston's Street Olympics will kick-off the summer games Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Street Olympics start Thursday

Houston seniors interested in getting a box of groceries every week can sign up starting Friday.

>> Continue reading: Low-income seniors may sign up to get free groceries

A suspect is in custody after leading police on a chase in southwest Houston.

>> Continue reading: Narcotics sting leads to police chase

Police are looking for some teenagers accused of beating a man in southwest Houston.

>> Continue reading: Teens accused of beating man in southwest Houston

Police are looking for some teenagers accused of beating a man in southwest Houston.

>> Continue reading: Teens suspected of beating man in southwest Houston

Police are looking for some teenagers accused of beating a man in southwest Houston.

>> Continue reading: Teens suspected of beating man in southwest Houston

Police are looking for some teenagers accused of beating a man in southwest Houston.

>> Continue reading: Teens suspected of beating man in southwest Houston

The search is over for a Katrina evacuee who was wanted for murdering another evacuee in Houston.

>> Continue reading: Katrina evacuee murder suspect captured

We first told you about a courageous 4-year-old Kenyan boy who underwent the first of several reconstructive face surgeries last week.

>> Continue reading: Kenyan boy mauled by dogs in fair condition after surgery

The Red Cross is teaming up with the City of Houston to make sure kids stay safe in the water.

>> Continue reading: Red Cross offers affordable swimming lessons

The Astros Chris Burke left Wednesday's game against the Cubs in the third inning after injuring his shoulder.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Astros' Burke reinjures shoulder

Astros rookie Chris Sampson was "masterful" in his first major league start, beating the Cubs 1-0.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Astros Rookie talks with Giff about first win

Former Vice President Al Gore is in Houston to promote his documentary on global warming, "An Inconvenient Truth."

>> Continue reading: Al Gore in town to promote documentary

Jim Fry at the 11 News Washington Bureau is covering several hearings at Congress over hurricane predications. The National Weather Service has told the Senate that conditions are ripe for an active season, perhaps four to six major hurricanes. Hurricane officials said they have a new model this year to help them better forecast the intensity of storms.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: U.S. Congress hearings on hurricane predictions

Some specially trained canine detectives showed off their skills in Humble Wednesday.

>> Continue reading: Dogs trained to sniff out fire starting chemicals

Houston City Council has renewed a controversial contract for a public access cable TV channel, but not without a fight.

>> Continue reading: City Council renews public access cable channel contract

Montgomery County deputies are looking for vandals in The Woodlands.

>> Continue reading: Vandalism reported in The Woodlands

HISD will vote Thursday on whether campuses can decide to allow students to have cell phones at school.

>> Continue reading: HISD to vote on letting schools make the call on cell phones

Tomatoes were ruined early Wednesday morning when a produce warehouse caught fire.

>> Continue reading: Tomatoes ruined in warehouse blaze

Arson investigators want to know if a northwest Houston motel fire was set on purpose.

>> Continue reading: Arson looking into motel fire

BRYAN, Texas -- A motorcycle rider died after striking a
parked pickup truck during a race on a rural Brazos County road,
authorities said Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: A&M student killed in motorcycle race; another student arrested

Local charities have a new weapon in the fight against hunger.

>> Continue reading: New meal prep center opens to help fight hunger

Fort Bend County deputies are looking for two men who broke into a home over the weekend in the New Territory subdivision.

>> Continue reading: Home invasion robbers terrorize child

11 News' Karla Barguiarena reports from the Family Law Center in downtown Houston where a 17-year-old has filed a lawsuit, seeking full custody of his daughter he fathered with his teacher four years ago.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Teen seeks full custody of child fathered with teacher

A couple of Houston area standouts were selected in the first round of the MLB draft Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Local baseball stars drafted in first round

A 17-year-old in Houston is suing for the right to see his daughter. He had the child with his teacher four years ago.

>> Continue reading: 17-year-old suing for right to see daughter he had with teacher

Parts of the Katy Freeway will be shut down Tuesday night.

>> Continue reading: Part of Katy Freeway will be closed tonight

The city of Houston should adopt new safety regulations regarding pressure tanks in the wake of a December 2004 explosion at the Marcus Oil and Chemical plant, a federal investigation concluded.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Federal investigation calls on city to adopt new safety regulations

A DPS trooper was chasing a suspect Tuesday morning when the suspect crashed his car.

>> Continue reading: Chase ends when suspect wrecks car

A truck burst into flames Tuesday morning after hitting a toll booth pillar on the East Beltway near Genoa Red Bluff, officials said.

>> Continue reading: Truck hits toll booth pillar, bursts into flames

The city will demolish what's left of an eyesore Spring Branch.

>> Continue reading: Hilton Town demolition set for 11:30 a.m.

The announcement of the new chief executive for the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority is expected Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: New sports authority chief expected to be named

Here's your chance to fly through history on a B-17 bomber.

One of these planes, used during World War II, is coming to Hooks Airport in northwest Harris County.

>> Continue reading: B-17 bomber coming to Houston, rides available

A local family is about to get a new home thanks in part to the Essence Music Festival.

>> Continue reading: Habiat For Humanity, Essence Music Festival build new home for Katrina survivors

One person was taken to the emergency room after being cut out of a vehicle that had turned over on its side Monday afternoon.

>> Continue reading: One rescued after car flips over on its side

Authorities will be looking for unusual items when they start random searches on the Bolivar Peninsula Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Random searches begin Tuesday for Bolivar ferry

Dozens of low-income Houston children can hear for the first time thanks to a gift from an Austin foundation.

>> Continue reading: Local children receive free hearing aids

On Monday, the Department of Defense said Pfc. Brett L. Tribble, 20, of Lake Jackson died in Iraq after only a week there.

>> Continue reading: Lake Jackson soldier killed during first week in Iraq

A mother and her son were struck by a vehicle while walking to Pink Elementary in Richmond Monday morning.

>> Continue reading: Mother, child hit by SUV while going to school

A 17-year-old driver ran over a man lying in the road on Loop 494 early Monday morning.

>> Continue reading: Teen driver runs over man lying in road

On Monday, Mayor Bill White will issue a proclamation honoring the Houston Texans No. 1 draft pick.

>> Continue reading: Mayor to honor new Houston Texan

Denver assistant general manager Rick Smith has accepted the job as the Texans' general manager and will be introduced at a press conference on Monday, according to the Houston Chronicle.

>> Continue reading: Report: Texans name new GM

Starting Tuesday, the Texas Department of Transportation will begin random screenings of vehicles waiting to board the Bolivar Ferry which connects Port Bolivar to Galveston Island.
The screenings are part of the Coast Guard's Homeland Security program.

>> Continue reading: Random screenings at Bolivar Ferry to start

Friends and family of José Javier Cruz are holding a benefit Sunday to thank Texas Equusearch volunteers for their efforts to find the missing man.

>> Continue reading: Family of missing man holds EquuSearch benefit

Friends and family gathered for a Saturday service to remember a retired teacher.

>> Continue reading: Slain retired teacher remembered

More weekend highway headaches to alert you about. These are in Fort Bend County.

>> Continue reading: 59 near Sugar Land to close for the weekend

Tom Nixon, the Houston police officer who voiced his opinion to the media about how police chases should be handled, was fired Friday.

>> Continue reading: Outspoken HPD officer terminated

A fire destroyed a significant portion of a Missouri City home Friday.

>> Continue reading: Fire does heavy damage to home in Missouri City

Houston Police have released a composite sketch of one of two suspects wanted in a deadly double shooting.

>> Continue reading: Police search for double shooting suspects

Officials with HISD are currently sharing its hurricane emergency plan with other school districts.

>> Continue reading: HISD shares hurricane evacuation plans

11 News' Doug Miller reports from Fort Bend County where a dramatic high speed chase came to an end Friday morning. An officer was shot and injured during the chase at a gas station at South Dairy Ashford and Airport. The suspects bailed out of their vehicle on Highway 59 after their pickup truck spun out of control and crashed into a guardrail. A man and woman were taken into custody.

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Officer shot, injured during high speed chase in Ft. Bend County

An unidentified man and woman were taken into custody Friday morning after a police shooting and chase through parts of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston.
It began in the Meadows Place in Fort Bend County.
Police say the couple shot a Meadows Place officer then the chase began.
11 News Reporter Chau Nguyen is on the scene where she filed this report:

>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Police shooting & chase lands man and woman in jail

Over saturated soil has forced crews to cancel plans to close I-10 West this weekend.

>> Continue reading: Storms cancel total Closure of I-10 West

Investigators are trying to find out if alcohol is to blame for an 18-wheeler accident that left a woman hurt.

>> Continue reading: Woman is critical after running into a semi

Deputies in northwest Harris County are hunting for two men after a deadly shooting Thursday night.

>> Continue reading: Northwest Harris County man shot several times, dies

It took a Houston jury about four hours to find Juan Reyes Solis guilty of abducting a woman from the Galleria parking garage and raping her and trying to break her neck.

>> Continue reading: Jury finds Galleria rapist guilty in 2003 attack

The houston school district is hoping to roll out a new hurricane alert system in June.

>> Continue reading: HISD plans to unveil new hurricane alert system

There was a hush as the judges at the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee asked to hear again how 11-year-old Pearland resident Anjay Ajodha spelled his word, ``sterlet,'' a type of sturgeon, during the fifth elimination round of the annual contest as it was aired live on the ESPN network.

>> Continue reading: Pearland speller goes out with d-r-a-m-a-t-i-c flair

Doctors in Austin said they have successfully performed a rare kind of surgery on a newborn girl.

>> Continue reading: A first of its kind surgery performed on newborn

Jurors returned a guilty verdict Thursday for the man who raped a woman after abducting her from the Galleria three years ago.

>> Continue reading: Jury convicts Galleria rapist

Beginning 9 PM Friday, the Katy Freeway westbound from west of Washington Avenue to Silber will be closed.

>> Continue reading: Total weekend closure of I-10 Westbound

Some Houstonians are turning to a higher power for help this hurricane season.

>> Continue reading: Special prayer service held for hurricane season

Pasadena native, Anjay Ajodha, is among the seven Texans still in the fourth round of competition.

>> Continue reading: Scripps National Spelling Bee champ to be crowned tonight.

A Pearland wiz kid hopes his third time's the charm as he advances to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

>> Continue reading: Pearland student advances in spelling bee

Houston police are looking for a suspect involved in a deadly liquor store robbery.

>> Continue reading: Clerk shoots, kills suspect during robbery

Summer school starts for the Houston Independent School District on Thursday.

>> Continue reading: HISD summer school starts

The second wave of Foley's layoffs comes Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Second wave of Foley's layoffs starts Thursday

Next week the Texas Southern University Board of Regents will hear an appeal from the school's fired president, Priscilla Slade.

>> Continue reading: Slade may appeal termination next week

A person shot by Houston police Thursday morning has been taken to Ben Taub Hospital.

>> Continue reading: Person shot by HPD taken to Ben Taub