The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Houston police say shots fired at Houston airport ticket counter; 1 man critically injured

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Former President George H.W. Bush is being treated in the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital after suffering "a series of setbacks," including a stubborn fever.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Jeremy Lin headed to Houston as Knicks pass on matching Rockets' offer to free agent guard

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Police need help looking for a fugitive.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Cocaine revelation in Whitney Houston autopsy show the high toll that drugs took on singer

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Movie, music stars mourn Whitney Houston in hometown funeral; Houston's voice soars

Monday, February 13, 2012  Adele swept the major honors of song, record and album of the year Sunday for her lost-love epic "21" and its driving single "Rolling in the Deep."

Monday, February 13, 2012  Investigators seek answers to Grammy weekend death of Whitney Houston

Sunday, June 12, 2011  Three Heartland women are behind bars following an alleged cocaine bust.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will be moved Friday to a rehabilitation hospital in Houston to begin the next phase of her recovery from a gunshot wound, barring medical issues that would delay the transfer, her family said Wednesday.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Students enrolled in Family and Consumer Science classes held a cook-off Thursday, modeled on the Chopped TV series.

Saturday, October 02, 2010  Asher Brown's parents, who claim school officials ignored their pleas for help, said they hope "justice will be served" by the investigation

Monday, April 27, 2009  Up to 7 inches of rain floods Houston streets; tornadoes damage in other parts of Texas

Thursday, January 29, 2009  Authorities fear there may be more victims after a Pasadena man arrested this week on charges he molested a boy told investigators he has been assaulting children for decades.