Foyt released from Houston hospital
A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery. The 77-year-old Foyt had knee surgery two weeks ago, and an infection sent ...
Severe storms hit Houston
HOUSTON - Several drivers ran into problems while trying to drive through high water in southwest Houston on Saturday, while people living in neighboring cities cleaned up the mess left by ...
Mother, toddler hurt in fire get help from community
Got a story idea? Let us know! Friends held a barbecue fundraiser Saturday at the Texxas Bar in Pasadena. Proceeds will help pay for medical expenses for Michelle Cardenas and three-year-old ...
Borbon bouncing back with Dominican squad
'); } SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Rangers outfielder Julio Borbon doesn't have time to look back on last season. Borbon, who is playing left field for Dominican ...
SWAT officers respond to scene in SW Houston
According to the Houston Police Department, a 34-year-old man has barricaded himself in his home at Cambridge Village Apartments in the 12900 block of South Post Oak Road. Police say they do not ...
Texans Lead Battle for Women's Health
In the tumultuous, emotionally charged rift - and later, reunion - between a renowned breast cancer prevention group and the nation's largest family-planning and abortion provider, all ...
Man killed outside nightclub
HOUSTON - Houston police say a man in his late 20s was gunned down as he walked out of the Palace Night Club.The club is on Bissonnet Street near Highway 59.Investigators said the victim is a ...
Tracking Texans ticket price increases
In case you haven't heard, the Texans announced a ticket price increase yesterday. The Texans’ average general ticket price in 2012 will be $78.66 per ticket, which is up 8.5 percent from ...
Storm system dumping rain across Texas
raw video: College Station resident discusses storm In Burleson County near the town of Snook, a possible tornado touched down Friday night. About seven FedEx trailers were blown over by high winds ...
Allison understands Hamilton's struggles
'); } Jeff Allison got up Friday morning to get ready to go to work at a local baseball facility and coach kids. Then he read the headline about Josh Hamilton. "It tore me ...
K-9 bites suspect in NW Houston foot chase
According to police, it started around 1am Saturday when an officer spotted a car that had been reported stolen. The officer tried to pull the vehicle over, but authorities said the driver jumped ...
Former WWE star Rodney Mack heads to NWA Houston in search of NWA Texas Title
Each NWA Houston event held in Cypress almost can't get here quick enough, and this coming Friday night will put an end to the wait. And adding to the excitement at "Valentine's ...
Visitors get to know historic Texans in Washington
Historical figures come alive to chat with visitors Feb. 18 at the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Presentations explore the lives of some of the many colorful and prominent ...
Flooding reported at Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - College Station was enduring flooding late Friday after a night of severe storms.The water began receding at about 11 p.m.College Station police said there were no reported ...
3 accused of running family off road
CHANNELVIEW, Texas - Three people have been accused of running a family off the road, forcing the victims' car into a pole.Harris County sheriff's deputies said Steven Rangel, 27, was with ...
Man accused of killing girl's cat
PASADENA, Texas - A man faces animal cruelty charges, accused of killing his neighbor's cat, said police.Pasadena police arrested Ricardo Payta-Brondo on Friday.The 31-year-old is accused of ...
Indianapolis takes Super Bowl security seriously
The crowds and excitement have been building in Indianapolis as Super Bowl weekend gets started. An estimated 300,000 people were expected to pack into downtown Indianapolis, and their safety is the ...
City official suspended for racial slur at work
League City's acting City Manager Rich Oller has admitted to using the N-word in the workplace, but some co-workers said the way he used it should be taken into ...
Man stabs 4-year-old, kills self
Detectives said he then left his home and went to his ex-girlfriend's home in the 6300 block of Cattails Lane. Pruitt looked for that woman, but did not find her, police said. He grabbed her ...
Boy threatened at bus stop
SANTA FE, Texas - Parents were upset Friday after asixth grader said a man threatened him at his bus stop in Santa Fe. Kory Jones, 12, said he was waiting for the school bus in front of his house on ...
Taco Bell, CDC take heat over salmonella outbreak
HOUSTON - Taco Bell is taking heat after public documents reveal the fast-foot chain was linked to a salmonella outbreak that infected dozens of Texans late last year.A total of 68 people from 10 ...
Heavy rains flood portions of Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Texas - People living in some parts of Polk County spent the day drying out after storms dumped nearly 8 inches of rain overnight Thursday.Flash flooding around the Big Thicket Estates ...
Teens beaten, robbed at park
CONROE, Texas - Two teens called 911 after they were robbed by four people at a Conroe park, police said.Investigators said the two teenagers, a boy and a girl, were sitting on bleachers at the ...
GH Foods recalls Cobb salad products
GH Foods SW said Friday it is recalling about 515 pounds of "Fresh Garden Highway Cobb Salad" due to tainted eggs. The Houston-based food-service provider said the salad contains eggs ...
Do company boards use others’ misconduct to justify theirs
When it comes to illegal corporate activity or misconduct such as, say, manipulating stock-option grant dates, being one of the last to get caught may have its advantages. As it turns out, ...
Family hopes to create law in honor of murder victim
More: Got a story idea? Let us know! It happened in Bethesda, Maryland and left the community stunned and scared. Now, Murray's father is talking about how he hopes to turn his daughter's ...
Who's been beating the jury duty system
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- If you've ever been called to jury duty in Harris County you'll want to watch this. While you did your civic duty, some folks may have gotten off the hook through the ...
DA's chief investigator denies he investigated grand jurors
Story: ADA still on job despite possible criminal activity The evolution of the answers from the DA continued Friday, and it looks like the more we ask questions, the more different the answers we ...
Stabbing suspect found dead inside SW Houston apartment
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A man who allegedly stabbed a four-year-old girl apparently committed suicide not long after. It all unfolded at two different scenes in southwest Houston, starting with the ...
Deliberations in trial of Katy girl accused of killing her dad to continue on Monday
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The jury deliberating the case of a Katy teen accused of murdering her dad was still unable to reach verdict and has been ordered back to continue working on ...
Family run off road, causing severe injuries to kids, dad
From left, Alexandro Bravo, Michael Estrada and Cody Evans have been charged in connection the serious injuries a father and three girls suffered after they were run off road while driving down the ...
Detectives searching for Katy-area store burglars
The incident happened around 4:10am Wednesday at a convenience store in the 9600 block of Spring Green Boulevard, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office. Surveillance video shows ...
HCSO says goodbye to two retiring K-9s
Earlier this week, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia presented retirement badges K-9 deputies Kanau and Elmo, which each spent five years with the organization. The dogs were joined by their ...
Thieves target pricey equipment on boats
KEMAH, TX (KTRK) -- A rash of thefts on the water -- boat owners are on alert and spreading the word about thieves targeting area marinas. One of the most recent marinas targeted was South Shore ...
Military family surveys damage to Splendora home at hands of squatters
More: Got a story idea? Let us know! Hollie Burbank and her husband returned from Fort Hood to survey the damage done to their home in Splendora. Liberty County deputies say Faylisa Bailey and ...
Burglars steal $15,000 worth of equipment from Webster church
Got a story idea? Let us know! It happened last Friday at the Bay Area Presbyterian Church in Webster. Thieves broke in overnight and walked away with laptops, a sound system, and video equipment. ...
METRO light rail service shut down Saturday 5am-6pm
We have a heads up if you use METRO light rail. There will be no rail service Saturday due to continuing construction for Texas Children's ...
Man charged in massive pot growing operation in Liberty County
Got a story idea? Let us know! Roberto Bahena-Garcia is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana. He's also charged with possessing a firearm for the purpose of ...
Mom accused in death of 5-year-old daughter appears in court
Candy Flores died in the family's southwest Houston apartment Tuesday night . Gonzalez initially claimed the girl fell and hit her head. But prosecutors say when the evidence didn't fit ...
Charges filed against suspect shot by police
Got a story idea? Let us know! On Tuesday, Shane Phillips allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend at her Baytown apartment. According to court documents, she told police that Phillips punched and ...
'Handsome' bandit now linked to Beaumont bank robbery
The bank robber is described as a white male, mid to late 30s, 6' to 6'1", with a medium build and very short brown hair. He wore a white button-down pressed dress shirt, dress jeans ...
Friendswood man arrested on child porn charges
Got a story idea? Let us know! A Pearland police officer investigating child pornography in August reportedly discovered photos via a file sharing service that matched to a particular IP address. In ...
Motorcyclist killed in crash in northwest Houston
It happened on last night on Stuebner-Airline at Lyons. The motorcyclist was identified by authorities as Harry Willard Limerick. Police say he apparently failed to make the curve in the road, hit ...
$4M grant for Galveston for water service
A Southeast Texas city slammed by Hurricane Ike has received a $4 million grant to help maintain water service in case of another disastrous ...
Houston-Havana Flight a First, Not a Trend
The first flight from Houston to Cuba in more than half a century took off from Bush Intercontinental Airport Thursday morning, but it's not the start of a trend -- at least for now. The 80 ...
Pete’s Philly at Market Square, a true taste of Houston
– downtown, conveniently across from Market Square – has long been one of my favorite spots for a burger or a hot sandwich and a beer or two, especially before an Astros game. It is ...
Ex-Stanford exec tells jurors bank's profits faked
HOUSTON - Jailed Texas financier R. Allen Stanford helped fake profit numbers for his Caribbean bank and funnel millions of dollars of depositor funds to a secret Swiss bank account used to pay for ...
Man pays 12-year-old for sex
Detectives said Fofanah and a 12-year-old girl were inside the vehicle. Fofanah was allowed to leave because he had identification, but the girl did not have identification and was held for ...
Tax preparer sentenced to prison
HOUSTON - A Houston tax preparer has been sentenced to prison for false tax returns.Kendrick Baker, a former franchisee of Colbert/Ball Tax Service, has been sentenced to just over a year in ...
Roseanne Barr runs for president
WASHINGTON - Roseanne Barr is running for the Green Party's presidential nomination -- and she says it's no joke.The actress-comedian said in a statement Thursday that she's a ...
Suspected drunk driver's wreck leads to gas leak
LEAGUE CITY, Texas - A suspected drunk driver slammed into a utility pole, which led to a gas leak that shut down a major League City street for hours Friday.League City police said it all started ...
Aldine ISD officer accused of assaulting, threatening woman
Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constables said a woman reported that she and Morales got into an argument on June 1 and it led to a physical confrontation. The woman said Morales grabbed her waist, ...
Woman, 78, killed in hit & run
HOUSTON - A woman was hit and killed as she crossed a southwest Harris County street.Deputies said Irene Bourgeois, 78, was walking across the 400 block of South Mason Road at Merrymount Drive at ...
AirTran’s new Houston flights add to international appeal
Follow this company (NYSE: LUV), said Friday it will offer new roundtrip service from Houston's Hobby Airport to San Antonio and Austin airports. The new flights will make it easier ...
RB Foster hopes to remain with Texans
an interview on Radio Row in Indianapolis today , he said he’d like to remain with the Houston Texans. ';It's out of my hands,'; Foster said. ';It's not under my ...
Rangers' concern lies with Hamilton's life, family
'); } ARLINGTON -- Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said the club is in the process of hiring an "accountability" partner for outfielder Josh ...
Hamilton's case shows difficulty of addiction
'); } We are once more reminded that Josh Hamilton's life is a tough, lonely struggle, that his is a war that will never be won. Addiction's demons lurk forever. One day at a time ...
Saint Arnold’s presents unique Super Bowl ad campaign
Follow this company will have its own version of "ads" on a few local TVs throughout the Super Bowl. The Houston brewery sent a humorous newsletter out to its loyal followers ...
Hand counting votes leads to errors
Follow this company has found that hand counting election votes might not be that efficient. A new study from researchers at Rice and Clemson Universities found that hand counting votes ...
Fearless energy companies ‘badger’ the competition
Two different days and two different energy companies are described by two different analysts as rocking it like honey badgers. Yesterday, I told you ...
Founder of Situs Cos. retires
Follow this company , is retiring after 26 years. Houston-based Situs is a commercial real estate advisory firm with 400 employees in 12 offices in the U.S. and Europe. Situs provides ...
BBVA Compass sued for alleged labor law violations
Lee & Braziel LLP and Rowdy Meeks Legal Group LLC alleged in a lawsuit filed Feb. 2 that BBVA Compass, a subsidiary of Houston-based BBVA USA Bancshares Inc., violated federal labor laws by not ...
Houston Ship Channel once again closed due to fog
Pilots who are charged with guiding ships and tankers through the Houston Ship Channel suspended operations at about 2:30 p.m. Feb. 2 due to fog that impaired visibility. The fog, which settled in ...
National Oilwell Varco acquires Danish pipe-maker for $670M
Follow this company (NYSE: NOV) said Friday it will acquire NKT Flexibles I/S, a Danish designer and manufacturer of pipe products and systems, for $670 million. The announcement comes as ...
Susan G. Komen reverses Planned Parenthood funding move
Follow this company Foundation on Friday said it has reversed its decision about funding grants for Planned Parenthood. The organization, which has a Houston affiliate with more than ...
TaxMasters gets $25M equity finance commitment
TaxMasters Inc. (OTC: TAXS) said Friday it has secured an equity financing commitment of up to $25 million from an unnamed micro-cap equity financing provider. The Houston-based tax services ...