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A man who was found guilty of murdering his adoptive son has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Jemaine Thomas, 45, was charged with capital murder after the 7-year-old was found dead in a washing machine in July of 2022. Thomas entered a guilty plea on the murder charge and accepted the 50-year sentence.

HOUSTON (KIAH) – Houston police are investigating after a 2-year-old was hit and killed by a vehicle in north Houston. It happened in the 3800 block of Turner. Officers say the driver stayed at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication. The investigation is being handled by HPD’s Northeast and Vehicular Crimes...

A 16-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly attempting to suffocate and tear off her clothes.

Top headlines in Houston today, July 30, include a deadly shooting outside of a business, deputies fear more victims of an accused serial rapist, a 2-year-old girl was run over in Third Ward, the latest on redistricting in Texas, today's forecast and more.

While conducting proactive patrol in the 11400 block of Market Street, our deputies observed a suspicious vehicle parked in a dark corner of a parking lot. The vehicle had all the windows down and visible damage to a corner panel, appearing to be unoccupied. As deputies approached, they discovered a...

There’s an elderly man who “stays” under an overpass at Telephone Road and frequently appears disoriented. There are maggots in the open wounds on his face, according to Houston City Council Member Twila Carter. “He doesn’t even know where he’s at, let alone that he’s in a crisis,” Carter said. Houston’s...

Why did the four women rob the smoke shop? Because they heard it was high time for a girls’ trip! 😎 Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Robbery detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying four women believed to be involved in a violent robbery at a smoke shop in northwest Houston. According to the...

A Houston man was arrested for mail theft at two North Texas cities after a sting operation. Staff at The Cross Church in Wylie called police because someone stole mail from their mailbox.

The parent raised concerns after a youth group made a spontaneous visit to a homeless encampment.

Houston Methodist Hospital continues to rank as the best hospital in Texas, and several other Houston-area hospitals also topped the state rankings, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual analysis, published Tuesday. Why it matters: Houston's world-class medical care means good health care access for locals —...