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Officer Feldon Cranfill from Conroe is being laid to rest Friday.

>> Continue reading: Remembering a falling officer from Conroe

Funeral services were held Friday for a fallen Precinct 7 constable deputy.

>> Continue reading: Fallen Precinct 7 constable laid to rest

Students in the Aldine district on Monday learned not to take running water for granted.

>> Continue reading: Water main break leaves students high and dry

There is more opposition to that proposed Metro light rail line along Richmond Avenue.

>> Continue reading: Growing opposition to Richmond Metro light rail plan

Texas Governor Rick Perry is in Houston Monday.

>> Continue reading: Texas Governor Rick Perry pushing for Prop 15

Police need your help finding a robbery suspect.

>> Continue reading: Police turn to public to solve robbery

State Representative Harold Dutton will ask state officials to let Key Middle School students forgo the TAKS test.

>> Continue reading: State rep asks Key Middle students not take TAKS

A special ceremony will be held Friday afternoon in honor of a fallen game warden.

>> Continue reading: Fallen game warden honored

Congratulations to the Webster Fire Department.

>> Continue reading: Webster Fire Dept. honored

Lawmakers are not giving up their fight to keep the state children's health insurance program alive.

>> Continue reading: Texas lawmakers fight for CHIPS

They served the U.S. are now citizens.

>> Continue reading: Military men, women become Americans

Testimony resumed in the criminal trial of ousted TSU president Priscilla Slade.

>> Continue reading: Defense calls witnesses in Slade trial

There were signs of relief Friday for storm victims in Port Arthur.

>> Continue reading: Keeping an eye on looters in Port Arthur

You can still give to the Spirit of Texas Blood Drive.

>> Continue reading: Giving to the Spirit of Texas Blood Drive

Ex-Enron executive Ken Rice reported to a Louisiana prison Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Former Enron executive in jail

For the first time United Way volunteers are getting the chance to see just how much they really help those in need.

>> Continue reading: United Way tour

A group of people spent part of their holiday protesting.

>> Continue reading: Protesting immigration laws on July 4th

Crime Stoppers is celebrating its success in Harris County.

>> Continue reading: Crime Stoppers does well in Harris County

Katy High School was under lockdown temporarily Friday.

>> Continue reading: Robbery near Katy school prompts campus lockdown

You don’t have to get out of your car to get a flu shot.

>> Continue reading: Drive-thru flu shots

The Harris County Hospital District is opening it’s 8th school-based clinic.

>> Continue reading: Clinic to open at Sheldon Elementary

Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane hopes to bring more business to Houston.

>> Continue reading: Drayton McLane pitches economic plan

Beginning Tuesday the Harris County District Clerk will open the district clerk’s historic document reading room to the public.

>> Continue reading: Making Houston's historic documents available to us

Crews at the Red Cross Headquarters Friday morning packed up their vans as they prepared to head to the Beaumont area.

>> Continue reading: Red Cross helps flood victims in Beaumont

Texas Children’s Hospital Thursday announced a $1.5 billion expansion that will bring thousands of new jobs to Houston.

>> Continue reading: TCH grows and brings in babies, jobs

Marisela Alaniz, 24, is one of at least 20 people who the Harris County DA's Office said were victimized by a mortgage fraud scam that obtained more than $16 million in bad loans.

>> Continue reading: 2 women arrested in Mortgage fraud scam

Houston City officials Wednesday filed lawsuits against three nightclubs that are alleged magnets for mischief.

>> Continue reading: City sues night clubs deemed magnets for mischief

Houston's Berryhill Baja Grill will open restaurants in Mexico.

>> Continue reading: Houston-based Berryhill Baja Grill is going south.

The Children's Museum of Houston is about to get a lot bigger.

>> Continue reading: Children's Museum of Houston grows

Fourteen HISD schools have been named as some of the most outstanding public schools in Texas by the Texas Business and Education Coalition.

>> Continue reading: 14 HISD schools named outstanding Texas public schools

The power is back on for some 7,000 eastside residents and businesses following a transformer fire early Friday morning.

>> Continue reading: Burn-off causes concern in parts of Houston

HISD will host a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 25, for people with college degrees who are interested in becoming Texas certified school teachers.

>> Continue reading: If you want to teach, here's your chance

Houston Senior Police Officer Daniel W. Starr has been inducted into the IACP/DuPont Kevlar Survivors Club.

>> Continue reading: Local police officer honored

Time is running out if you plan to register to vote in November.

>> Continue reading: Here's your chance to register to vote

Local Hurricane survivors are getting more help in meeting a FEMA deadline.

>> Continue reading: FEMA assistance recertification workshop

A charter school known for its basketball program, will close.

>> Continue reading: Charter school ordered to close

A local public high school graduate is one of only 16 students from across the nation being recognized for their scholastic talent.

>> Continue reading: Top honor for a Bellaire High graduate

Harris County Sheriff’s investigators need help in finding the person who murdered an elderly man.

>> Continue reading: Rewarding tips that could lead to a killer

A 70-year-old Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to attempting to help Al-Qaeda.

>> Continue reading: 70-year-old arraigned for trying to help Al-Qaeda

If a picture’s worth 1000 words, an exhibit at the Star of Hope’s Men Development Center on Ruiz is an emotional display Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Displaying art at the Star of Hope

METRO is giving riders another opportunity Thursday afternoon to speak their mind about a proposed fare change.

>> Continue reading: METRO fare hike, speak your mind

Local teachers are getting a science lesson, thanks to HISD and Rice University.

>> Continue reading: Teachers get a lesson in science

The BlueCross BlueShield Care Van will be at the Garden Oaks fire stations Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Free child immunizations

Time is ticking for thousands of students in under-performing schools who want free tutoring.

>> Continue reading: Free tutoring for students in under-performing schools

The number of people charged with defrauding FEMA has jumped to 30.

>> Continue reading: 2 men charged with filing false FEMA claims

City council has approved a new kennel ordinance.

>> Continue reading: City amends existing kennel ordinance

Five years after 9/11 violence against American Muslims continues to rise.

>> Continue reading: Fighting for Muslim civil rights

Houston City Council on Wednesday decided to continue funding the independent investigation into the crime lab.

>> Continue reading: City to continue funding crime lab probe

The Harris County Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with programs aimed at adults, teens and families.

>> Continue reading: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the library

A former Galveston police is facing a sexual assault charge.

>> Continue reading: Lawman accused of being on wrong side of law

Four years after 11 News exposed widespread problems at the HPD crime lab, the lab is back on track.

>> Continue reading: HPD crime lab back on track

Channel 11's annual Museum District Day has been a huge success.

>> Continue reading: Museum District Day, a big success

Officials from five different agencies held a drill at the Janke training center in southeast Houston Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Can officials communicate in an emergency?

Monday is the first day of the city's "flex plan."

>> Continue reading: Road plans to keep you off the road

Overwhelming response to a hurricane survivor workshop has prompted officials to extend the event until 5 p.m.

>> Continue reading: Hours for FEMA assistance workshop extended

Go ahead and add the title “National Champions” to Mixteco Ballet Folklorico.

>> Continue reading: Houston dance group wins top national honors

More than $350,000 in stolen equipment is back in safe hands, thanks to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

>> Continue reading: Criminal probe nabs several people, stolen equiptment recovered

Mexico's independence day will be observed Saturday here in Houston, during the annual Fiestas Patrias parade.

>> Continue reading: Astros, Fiestas Patrias parade Saturday

There has been a third arrest for illegal dumping in Acres Homes.

>> Continue reading: 3rd man arrested for dumping in Acres Homes

Support for a Vietnamese political activist held in Thailand spilled into downtown Houston.

>> Continue reading: Protestors demand Vietnamese activist be brought to America

No charges will be filed against two Freeport police officers accused of selling confiscated guns to pawn shops.

>> Continue reading: 2 Freeport officers not charged for selling guns

Youngsters at the Children’s Museum got a little taste of Mexico Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Children celebrate the Latino culture

University of Texas baseball player, Carson Kainer, is in Houston recovering from a kidney transplant.

>> Continue reading: Longhorn receives kidney from father

Katrina evacuees wanting to continue their FEMA benefit funds were greeted with long lines.

>> Continue reading: Problems arise as thousands of evacuees try to secure FEMA funds

For the first time in 12 years, METRO is proposing restructuring its fare system.

>> Continue reading: Metro fare changes may be coming soon

On Wednesday City Council members are expected to consider awarding Yellow Cab an exclusive contract for a shared-ride "shuttle service" from the city's airports.

>> Continue reading: Taxi drivers upset with city's proposed shuttle service plan

A 32-year-old man wanted in the death of a 2-year-old now sits in jail facing capital murder charges.

>> Continue reading: Man suspected of killing 2-year-old turns himself in

Firefighters are trying to find out if lightning caused a fire that damaged one home.

>> Continue reading: Officials to determine if lightning caused house fire

The city’s Neighborhood Protection crews are cleaning up parts of Acres Home.

>> Continue reading: City cleans up in Acres Home

Saturday area Foley's will officially become Macy's.

>> Continue reading: Out with Foley's in with Macy's

“Use It. Don’t Abuse It.”

>> Continue reading: 911, Call only when a life is on the line

The La Marque High School cheerleading squad is flying high after winning nine awards from the National Cheerleading Association camp this summer.

>> Continue reading: La Marque High School cheerleaders win big at NCA

Latino youth, target of a new life saving campaign.

>> Continue reading: Officials work to save young Latinos

Nine sailors from the USS Texas visited with students at Hartman Middle School at 7111 Westover Street Wednesday.

>> Continue reading: Navy's best meet some of Houston's brightest kids

One year after workers at the Exxon refinery in Baytown were given fake flu vaccine the man who perpetrated the scam has been convicted.

>> Continue reading: Man who gave out fake flu shots convicted

Curious George is his name and sparking curiosity about reading is his game.

>> Continue reading: Educators turn to a monkey to inspire kids

An ordinance that is supposed to keep homeless people from sleeping on sidewalks has been extended to include three more Houston neighborhoods.

>> Continue reading: Civility ordinance expanded

Troops, 150 of them from the 4th infantry arrived back at the base Monday after finishing their second tour of Iraq.

>> Continue reading: Troops home from Iraq

A bat found at Humble High School reportedly does not have rabies.

>> Continue reading: Bat found at Humble High School

A reported argument has left one man dead.

>> Continue reading: Fatal store shooting, two suspects on the run

The city has reported filed suit against those city hall employees who received improper bonuses.

>> Continue reading: City sues fired employees who received improper bonuses

An ambalance was involved in an accident Friday on the southwest freeway near 610.

>> Continue reading: EMS unit invoved in accident

Firefighters are trying to find out what caused a fire that destroyed a Pearland home.

>> Continue reading: Fire destroys Pearland house

The two teenagers accused of killing a 16-year-old classmate pleaded not guilty to the crime in a Fort Bend County courtroom.

>> Continue reading: Ashton Glover's accused killers plead not guilty

Visually impaired students at Sugar Grove Elementary in southwest Houston showed off their reading skills.

>> Continue reading: Book donation lets visually impaired students soar

For some hurricane survivors the help stops Thursday.

>> Continue reading: FEMA help running out for hurricane victims

The investigation has begun into the shooting death of a 75-year-old man.

>> Continue reading: 75-year-old shot and killed inside his home

Community leaders are telling the new principal of Kashmere High School that something can be done to save the school.

>> Continue reading: Community leaders vow to help keep Kashmere High School open

West Houston residents fed up with crime in their area will meet with city officials Wednesday night to voice their concerns.

>> Continue reading: City officials hear crime concerns from West Houston residents

A Houston police investigation revealed the fatal shootings of Arlene Avalos, 8, and
Alma Avalos, 26, at 13413 Duluth last week was a murder suicide.

>> Continue reading: Mother, daughter deaths ruled murder suicide

AAA Texas is offering its annual Tipsy Tow service to the public during the Labor Day holiday weekend.

>> Continue reading: Tipsy tow service offered Labor Day weekend

A year after Hurricane Katrina, the Houston Area Red Cross is stocking up on supplies.

>> Continue reading: Red Cross hurricane kits

A passenger accused of bringing dynamite onto a continental flight is expected in a federal courtroom Monday.

>> Continue reading: Man accused of carrying dynamite to be in federal court

The first 10 red light cameras will go live Friday, Sept. 1.

>> Continue reading: Red light cameras to be activated

Houston City Council Member Carol Alvarado is asking local residents to march for immigrant rights this Labor Day.

>> Continue reading: March for immigrant rights planned

Habitat for Humanity has reportedly raised enough money to build 100 homes for Hurricane Katrina evacuees.

>> Continue reading: Habitat for Humanity, NAACP build homes for Katrina evacuees

Several Galveston County police officers who authorities said worked second jobs have been suspended without pay.

>> Continue reading: Galveston police officers suspended

The State of Texas didn't have the funds to maintain a 5,000 acre park in Southeast Montgomery County.

>> Continue reading: Houston, Montgomery Co. to run Lake Houston State Park

HISD is going to meet with parents and discuss what to do to save three failing schools.

>> Continue reading: HISD, parents to discuss how to save failing schools

Funeral services were held Thursday for a long time Prairie View A&M University Veterinary professor.

>> Continue reading: Remembering Dr. Alfred Poindexter, Prairie View A&M trailblazer

Houston is closer to banning smoking in the workplace and bars.

>> Continue reading: Is it closing time for smokers at bars, restaraunts?

Officials are saying a brand new air monitoring system will take the guess out of air quality.

>> Continue reading: New air monitoring system unveiled in Pasadena

Fort Bend County officials didn’t have to go far to arrest two of three people accused of a home invasion in the 500 block of Tara Plantation.

>> Continue reading: Pair of reported aggravated robbers charged while in jail

Police hope reward monies totally $15,000 will help them catch a killer.

>> Continue reading: Big reward offered for information on murder case

There will be class at the Contemporary Learning Center Wednesday.

>> Continue reading: Power outage cancels classes at one school

HISD is hoping it’s dropout phone bank will get kids back in class.

>> Continue reading: HISD hits the phones to get kids back in school

Hospital Partners of America quietly took over St. Joseph's Hospital at midnight Monday.

>> Continue reading: A new beginning for Houston's oldest hospital

Curtis Caldwell, 28, and Ernest Tutt Jr., 22, were indicted on charges they fraudulently obtained thousands of dollars in FEMA Hurricane Katrina and Rita disaster assistance.

>> Continue reading: Two men charged with filing false FEMA claims

North Forest School District officials are expected to get an earful at Monday night’s school board meeting.

>> Continue reading: Failing schools take center stage at North Forest ISD's board meeting

The Small Steps Nurturing Center in the fifth ward is now open.

>> Continue reading: New center is helping feed children

Attempted murder charges have been filed against a man who police said shot his common-law wife.

>> Continue reading: Man shoots wife, faces attempted murder charges

A registered sex offender who was missing last week with a 13-year-old girl appeared in court Monday.

>> Continue reading: Amber alert suspect appears in court

A convicted sex offender arrested after being found with a missing 13-year-old girl has been charged with child sex abuse.

>> Continue reading: Convicted felon charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old

The Comets left town Friday for game two Saturday night of their series against the Sacramento Monarchs.

>> Continue reading: Comets struggle to stay alive in WNBA playoffs

It was back to criminal court for Texas Southern University's former finance director Quentin Wiggins.

>> Continue reading: Former TSU finance director in court

The fate of nearly 300 pit bulls seized in Liberty County has been decided.

>> Continue reading: Dozens of pit bulls seized to be euthanized

There is a place where the elderly, disabled and low income residents can get help paying electricity bills.

>> Continue reading: Qualified Houstonians to get help with electric bills

Piney Point Elementary School is getting a facelift.

>> Continue reading: Church volunteers unite to beautify a local school

Several Houston fire stations are offering free vaccinations for students.

>> Continue reading: Free vaccinations at fire stations

Financial help is now available for senior citizens who can’t afford Medicare prescription drug premiums and co-payments.

>> Continue reading: Seniors to get help paying for Medicare prescription drug premiums, co-payments

The union that represents 51,000 Texas teachers claims the TAKS test needs to be fixed.

>> Continue reading: Teacher organization calls for overhauling the TAKS test

The search is on for two fishermen missing in the waters near Bolivar Peninsula.

>> Continue reading: U.S. Coast Guard searching for missing fishermen

High school graduates are reportedly posting better scores on the ACT.

>> Continue reading: High school grads make the grade on ACT

Fallen heroes, Private First Class Leroy Sandoval Jr., Sergeant First Class Brandon K. Sneed, and Staff Sergeant Kenneth I. (Kip) Pugh were honored Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Dozens gather to honor 3 fallen heroes

Oil prices are bringing the price of airfares down, at least at Jet Blue.

>> Continue reading: Oil prices lead to cheap flights at Jet Blue

A small group of anti-abortion activists gathered outside of planned parenthood Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Protesting Planned Parenthood

Some Houston Astros are sharing the stage with their pets.

>> Continue reading: Astros with pet appeal

Bond has been set for a 16-year-old girl who police said killed a teenage MS-13 gang member.

>> Continue reading: Bond set for Chew Park gang attack suspect

It took a Houston jury just two hours to convict Thomas Roy Kennedy of two charges of intoxication manslaughter and one charge of intoxication assault.

>> Continue reading: Man found guilty in fatal drunk driving case

Three men were jailed Friday accused of breaking into a northeast Houston school.

>> Continue reading: 3 suspects arrested for breaking into NE school

A 30-minute delay awaits anyone heading to the beach Sunday morning.

>> Continue reading: Causeway traffic to hit 30 minute snag Sunday

Four men, the Texas Attorney General’s office allege used the internet to have sex with underage girls are jailed.

>> Continue reading: AG sting nabs 4 suspected child sex predators

Continental Airlines said while customers will have to go through new security screening requirements there are some things passengers can do to expedite the process.

>> Continue reading: Continental releases traveler guidelines

Debris has been cleaned up on the I-10 feeder road near TC Jester where an 18-wheeler flipped on its side.

>> Continue reading: 18 wheeler accident closes I-10 feeder

Former Texas Southern University President, Dr. Priscilla Slade was arraigned Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Former TSU president arraigned

A three car crash in southeast Houston has left three people dead, two hurt.

>> Continue reading: Firey freeway crash kills three people

Houston Mayor Bill White believes the city government will have to add two more councilmembers.

>> Continue reading: City possibly adding 2 more council seats

Morning anchors Ron Trevino and Deborah Duncan are heading to Minute Maid Park Wednesday.

>> Continue reading: Ron Trevino, Deborah Duncan at Minute Maid Park

The 120 vehicles come with a new fuel monitoring system.

>> Continue reading: HISD is getting a new fleet of buses

A man Fort Bend County said is responsible for a 2004 double murder is jailed.

>> Continue reading: Fort Bend cold case solved

A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was hit by a van.

>> Continue reading: Boy riding go-cart critically injured

The search is on for an armed robber who hit a pharmacy on 700 Normandy.

>> Continue reading: Armed robber holds up pharmacy

Drivers in Marshall dodged penguins on an East Texas highway Tuesday after a truck carrying the flightless birds overturned.

>> Continue reading: Traffic accident kills penguins, fish bound for Galveston

The Houston school board on Thursday will vote on a plan to keep McReynolds Middle School, Kashmere High and Sam Houston High from closing.

>> Continue reading: HISD reveals plan to keep struggling schools open

Residents of two southeast Houston neighborhoods are planning to gather for a townhall meeting tonight to discuss problems in their area.

>> Continue reading: Southeast Houston residents fight for neighborhoods

This weekend, the Texas Department of Transportation’s Contractor for the I-10/I 610 Interchange reconstruction will totally close I 10/Katy Freeway eastbound and westbound.

>> Continue reading: Total closure of Katy Freeway eastbound, westbound

Sugar Land police said a woman shot her estranged husband Monday over who gets custody of their dog.

>> Continue reading: Wife shoots husband in dispute over dog

The green light was given after crews finished the new main lanes on the northbound side of the West Loop.

>> Continue reading: 610 is open to drivers

If the school board approves it, each HISD school will get one of 300 donated automatic external defibrillators.

>> Continue reading: Defibrillators may soon be in your child's school

Texas Southern University's former purchasing director Bruce Wilson was in the Harris County Courthouse Friday.

>> Continue reading: Former TSU director in court

A once convicted sex offender Thursday was convicted for the same crime.

>> Continue reading: Internet predator convicted

U.S. Coast Guard crews began searching the Gulf of Mexico for a fisherman who went missing Tuesday morning near Freeport.

>> Continue reading: Fisherman missing in the Gulf of Mexico

Several 150-year-old trees that sit in Houston's Heights area won't be cut down.

>> Continue reading: 150-year-old trees saved

Pasadena fire fighters are trying to find out what caused a home to go up in flames.

>> Continue reading: Pasadena fire destroys home

People against Metro's proposed University light rail line along Richmond voiced their concerns at a meeting Friday morning.

>> Continue reading: Residents speak out against rail line on Richmond

The EPA Friday showed off the very first hybrid delivery truck.

>> Continue reading: First of its kind hybrid delivery truck unveiled

Two men are in jailed accused of stealing a local family's moving truck.

>> Continue reading: Family's moving truck found, suspects jailed

A fight at a West Harris County restaurant lands two men in the hospital others on the run.

>> Continue reading: Officials investigating stabbing at local Denny's

A United States magistrate Thursday said a Galveston Hotel is incompetent to stand trial.

>> Continue reading: Galveston Hotel owner won't go to trial, for now

A new survey shows coastal residents plan to stay home next time a hurricane strikes, even if evacuations are mandatory.

>> Continue reading: Hurricane evacuation study reveals coastal residents staying put

A jailer in Pearland was fired amid allegations he sexually assaulted an inmate.

>> Continue reading: Pearland jailer fired, charged with sexual assault

Houston fire stations will soon offer free childhood vaccinations.

>> Continue reading: Childhood vaccinations available for free

Police hope surveillance video will help them identify a killer.

>> Continue reading: Police turn to surveillance video to catch a killer

A two-year-old boy is being treated after falling into a neighbor's pool.

>> Continue reading: Toddler found in neighbor's pool

Three men, all Mexican nationals, were sentenced to prison Monday.

>> Continue reading: Mexican nationals sentenced in sex trafficking case

A ceremony is held for Discovery's Astronauts, hours after strong storms forced NASA to delay the event.

>> Continue reading: Ceremony for Discovery Astronauts gets underway

The Spirit of Texas Food Drive is helping feed hundreds of Houston families.

>> Continue reading: Spirit of Texas Food Drive a success

An off duty Clear Lake Shores motorcycle officer is recovering after being involved on an accident on the Fred Hartman Bridge.

>> Continue reading: Motorcycle officer recovers after accident

A trial date has been set for a teenage girl charged with murdering another teen.

>> Continue reading: Trial set for accused teen killer

Jordy Tollett's fate has been up the air all week after an undercover television camera videotaped him drinking alcohol during long lunch breaks.

>> Continue reading: Houston's tourism boss takes indefinite break

The search is on for a 67-year-old man who was last seen early Tuesday July 11.

>> Continue reading: Officials search for missing 67-year-old who needs medication

The search for a killer began after Baytown police found 31-year-old Mathew Gilmete, lying in the road on Oklahoma Street July 5.

>> Continue reading: Baytown police search for a killer

It's the first office of it's kind in our area.

>> Continue reading: Full service HUD office to open in Houston

The YMCA's operation backpack has begun.

>> Continue reading: Preparing backpacks for children in need

A northwest Harris County woman's home was badly damaged, still she's counting her blessings Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Lightning strikes northwest Harris County home

Officials dropped the levels at Lake Conroe after Hurricane Rita to repair some dams.

>> Continue reading: Residents fear canals near Lake Conroe

This year's Thanksgiving Day Parade has a new sponsor.

>> Continue reading: HEB to sponsor Thanksgiving Day Parade

Deer Park police said Charles Michael Copeland was arrested Monday after he reportedly forced a little girl into his car.

>> Continue reading: Alleged child predator arrested in Deer Park

A federal grand jury Wednesday returned a 13 count indictment against Gregory Darnell Parks.

>> Continue reading: Houstonian indicted for defrauding FEMA

On Wednesday, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador supportors will continue to protest at the Mexican Consulate on Caroline and Wheeler.

>> Continue reading: Locals protest Mexico's election

Andrea Yates' second murder trial did not resume as planned Wednesday because a juror was sick.

>> Continue reading: Yates' trial postponed until Thursday

The Houston Fire Department said parts of downtown were covered with smoke after tires stored in a lot across Minute Maid Park caught fire Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Tires blamed for black smoke over downtown

A replica of the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall will arrive in Houston Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: A piece of history arrives in Houston

Fourth of July Parades will be held across our area Tuesday to celebrate our country's independence.

>> Continue reading: July 4 parades

The summer and holidays are times when blood donations are especially low.

>> Continue reading: July 4 blood donations

A woman is dead this morning after being hit by an 18 wheeler on the freeway.

>> Continue reading: North Freeway accidnet leaves woman dead

The civil rights leader and the Rainbow Push coalition will lead a rally outside B-P's Texas City plant.

>> Continue reading: Jesse Jackson to protest against B-P Tuesday

A 17-year-old Baytown girl remains hospitalized Tuesday after a shooting.

>> Continue reading: Teenaged girl shot in Baytown, police seek suspects

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

>> Continue reading: Vigil scheduled for missing couple

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

>> Continue reading: Katy Freeway, 610 lane closures

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

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

Houston will officially gain 24 new officers.

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

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

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

A massive job fair is underway downtown.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

>> Continue reading: Cemetery thefts have authorities on alert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The blaze started early Friday afternoon near the Quail Glenn subdivision. Missouri City, Stafford and a third fire department are on the scene. So far, no injuries have been reported. It is not yet know how many acres have been scorched.

>> Continue reading: Crews battle massive grass fire in Missouri City

It happened early Friday morning at a car wash in the 11300 block of Homestead.

That business is located in Northeast Houston.

When police arrived, they found the victim in front of the car wash.

His pickup truck was parked right beside the victim.

>> Continue reading: Police are investigating a fatal shooting of a local man.

The Houston Fire Department is investigating a blaze that damaged several units at a West Houston apartment complex.

>> Continue reading: West Houston apartment fire under investigation

Officials with an ICE-led multi-law enforcement drug task force said they were looking in the right place when they found 1,600 pounds of marijuana in a caravan traveling from Laredo towards Corpus Christi.

>> Continue reading: Dope bust lands four people in jail

Some local groups are blasting a move by FEMA to deny housing assistance to many Katrina survivors in our area.

>> Continue reading: FEMA decision may cause mass Katrina evacuee evictions

Police are trying to find the people who vandalized half-a-dozen vehicles near Downtown Houston.

>> Continue reading: Cars vandalized near Downtown Houston

Bond has been denied for a Houston area father who was arrested after his 1-year-old daughter drowned in a bathtub.

>> Continue reading: Father of 1-year-old drowning victim is denied bond

A $30,000 bond has been set for father of a 3-year-old boy who was rescued from his burning third floor apartment.

>> Continue reading: Bond set for father of toddler rescued from burning apartment

A BBQ brisket lunch is being held to benefit a longtime Metro officer and helicopter reporter.

>> Continue reading: BBQ benefit for former KHOU traffic reporter

Several students at HISD's Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary School will coast into summer vacation on new bicycles.

>> Continue reading: Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary students given bikes

About 50 mothers in Star of Hope's Transitional Living Center were treated to an early Mother's Day breakfast Friday.

>> Continue reading: Star of Hope Mother's Day breakfast

A Harris County Sheriff's Deputy accused of shooting a suspect during the course of a high speed chase was in court Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Deputy charged in chase and shooting case

Texas is unveiling a new child support debit card in the Houston area.

>> Continue reading: New child support debit card

The City of Houston Health Department has confirmed a local case of West Nile.

>> Continue reading: 10-year-old treated for West Nile

The "Children's Health Insurance Program", known as CHIPS, has had some, but officials will try to cut through the red tape.

>> Continue reading: CHIPS enrollment drive and town hall meeting

The Harris County Sheriff's Office needs help finding a man who shot a store clerk in Northeast Houston Wednesday.

>> Continue reading: Searching for an aggravated robbery suspect

Police are trying to identify a man found shot to death in a Southeast Houston ditch.

>> Continue reading: Shooting victim found with hands tied behind his back

HISD students and museum goers joined other Houstonians in celebrating Cinco de Mayo Friday.

>> Continue reading: Local children celebrate Cinco de Mayo

TSU embattled president, Priscilla Slade may find out Friday when a hearing to appeal her firing will be held.

>> Continue reading: Slade awaits appeals hearing date

Wheelchair bound beachgoers can now roll in the sand in Galveston.

>> Continue reading: Galveston gets beach-friendly wheelchairs

Smog report reveals pollution crackdowns are working, but boat and train emissions need to be cleaned up.

>> Continue reading: Smog report says federal clean-up efforts are working

HISD is offering teachers bonuses for ideas that will improve student achievement.

>> Continue reading: Education ideas could mean bonuses for teachers

A gas leak closes a Southeast Houston school and cancels Wednesday evening classes.

>> Continue reading: Gas leak forces school evacuation

Local doctor is sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her part in multi-million dollar wheelchair scam.

>> Continue reading: Houston Doctor gets 10 years for defrauding Medicare

Houston City Controller shuts down 11 special bank accounts set up by councilmembers and routed through the city's books.

>> Continue reading: Houston City Controller closes special council accounts

Tens of thousands of U.S. port workers will undergo terror background checks.

>> Continue reading: Terror background checks for all U.S. port workers

St. Pius X High School gets $50,000 to improve sports facilities.

>> Continue reading: St. Pius X High School lands grant

The case of a toddler run over by his sister, who was backing out of her driveway, is being referred to a grand jury.

>> Continue reading: Grand jury reviews case of toddler death