Posted on · Larry Swearingen, who had always maintained his innocence in Trotter's death, was the 12th inmate put to death this year in the U.S. and the fourth in Texas, the nation's busiest capital punishment state. Eleven more executions are scheduled in Texas this year.
Posted on · Vence, ex fiancee of Davis' mother, has been charged with causing serious bodily injury to a child. The new charge against him carries a potential life sentence.
Posted on · The city of Baytown has lifted a shelter in place, saying that "air monitoring has not detected any levels of concern."
Posted on · Sabika Aziz Sheikh's family wanted to learn more about the nine months she spent in Santa Fe. They also met with Sabika's host family and the prosecutors handling the case.
Posted on · Community activist Quanell X says Derion Vence confessed he disposed of the girl's body in Arkansas.
Posted on · Derion Vence's bail bond was lowered from $1 million to $45,000. His next court date is set for July 10.
Posted on · Houston police said investigators have not found Maleah Davis and the investigation is continuing.
Posted on · The City of Deer Park says water is safe to drink, but residents who use wells north of Texas State Highway 225 should have it tested. The Deer Park, La Porte and Pasadena school districts have canceled classes for Friday.
Posted on · A flare up occurred on Wednesday afternoon, but it was contained. Harris County and the City of Houston, as well as the EPA and the TCEQ, continue monitoring air quality.
Posted on · He was the first inmate put to death this year both in the U.S. and in Texas, the nation's busiest capital punishment state.
Posted on · Larry D. Woodruffe, 24, is one of two men charged with capital murder in the December 30 killing of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes.
Posted on · Eric Black Jr., who's charged with capital murder, and another person who rode with him thought they were attacking people they fought with at a club hours before the shooting.
Posted on · Sent off from Houston with a 21-gun salute, Bush's casket was carried to Washington, D.C. aboard an aircraft that often serves as Air Force One and designated "Special Air Mission 41."
Posted on · The suit seeks at least $1 million in damages.
Posted on · Harris County saw a near 23 percent jump, while neighboring Fort Bend County saw a 54 percent increase