- A 3-year-old local boy watched his father kill his mother and himself late Wednesday, police say
- Thinking of parking in the new Discovery Green garage? Bring an umbrella — looks like the garage is leaking
- This just in: Exxon Mobil is making more money than God
- And, in other oil-related news, Houston's Marathon Oil is considering splitting in two to help deal with poor margins
- Moody Gardens officials knew a poisonous viper was loose in the complex earlier this month, but they didn't evacuate visitors
- An ex-paralegal has sued attorney Richard Laminack, John O'Quinn's right hand in the breast implant cases, for sexual misconduct
- A 16-year-old boy headed for Alvin was pulled over by a fake cop, and police (the real ones) say the suspect may still be out there
- Texas AG Greg Abbott has filed suit against a The Woodlands-based gas station company accused of cheating its customers
- Katy ISD is looking into allegations of cheerleader hazing at Morton Ranch High School
- A team of investigators is trying to find Houston apartment complexes that don't have certificates of occupancy, which show they comply with city codes
- GOP state district judge candidates are going for the gay endorsement — bucking a 14-year trend
- The state has named a new slate of leaders for the troubled North Forest school district
- Sales tax holiday in two weeks!
- This weekend's weather: There's a slight chance of rain this afternoon, but don't expect that to cool things down: Look for a high of 96 with a heat index around 105, followed by a sunny Saturday and Sunday with highs in the upper 90s.
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