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Judge Rescinds Death Penalty Ruling

A state district judge rescinds a highly criticized ruling that the death penalty was unconstitutional.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:47:27 CST

Slideshow: Tuesday's Forecast

Is Tuesday going to be a washout? Check out our slideshow forecast to find out.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:18:17 CST

2 Liberty County Deputies Shot

Two Liberty County sheriff's deputies are shot in the line of duty and the suspected gunman is dead, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:49:46 CST

Police: Missing Man May Have Drowned

A body is found in the Mississippi River near the spot where a missing Houston energy executive was last seen on surveillance video, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:06:21 CST

Man May Sue After He Loses His Coat

A man left his coat in an airport food court. When he went back for it, it wasn't there. He's threatening to sue, claiming the food court management, airport and city should have secured it for him.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:17:28 CST

Five Musicals Even Manly Men Will Enjoy

You can still watch a musical, but not give up your manly man status. Doubtful? Then check our five "manly man" musicals you can watch guilt free.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:29:34 CST

Continental CEO Will Cancel Flights Before Fines

Continental Airlines plans to cancel flights rather than risk stiff fines under new federal rules designed to punish carriers for delaying passengers.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:16:04 CST

Woman Found Dead In Motel Room

A woman is found beaten to death in a motel room, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:40:23 CST

Police Issue Rodeo Parking Warning

Houston police are warning rodeo-goers about phony parking attendants, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:31:39 CST

Coast Guard Begins Oil Spill Hearing

The pilots of a tugboat and tanker that collided in a Gulf of Mexico waterway, causing the worst Texas oil spill in 15 years, were aware of how close together their vessels were but were apparently unaware they were about to collide, according to audio recordings played during a Coast Guard hearing.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:08:05 CST

Driver Leads Officers On Long Chase

A suspect leads Houston police on a 40-minute chase, swerving along five highways before he was caught, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:34:56 CST

Train Hits Pedestrian

A person is hospitalized after being hit by a train, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:50:15 CST

Police: DNA Links Man To Sex Assaults

A man confesses to three sexual assault incidents near Reliant Park and is linked to another 20 years ago, police tell KPRC Local 2.

Published: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:40:48 CST

HLSR: Wagons Spooked Bull At Rodeo

A bull gets spooked at the rodeo and runs into the parking lot. Rodeo officials are taking steps to make sure that doesn't happen again.

Published: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 16:34:03 CST

Caught On Tape: Thieves Steal TVs

A trio of thieves was caught on tape breaking into a West Houston business, KPRC Local 2 reported Monday.

Published: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 21:53:27 CST

3 Officers Shoot At Robbery Suspect

A man suspected of robbing three gas stations is shot by officers after leading them on a chase, police tell KPRC Local 2.

Published: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:02:36 CST

$11 Billion Budget Shortfall Projected

A key state official says the Texas Legislature will face a shortfall of at least $11 billion when they meet to write the next state budget in 2011.

Published: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 16:47:01 CST

Ex-CFO Accused Of Embezzling Millions

The former chief financial officer of a Houston-based engineering firm is accused of embezzling about $3.5 million, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Published: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:36:30 CST

Girl Writes, Illustrates First Book

A girl was just 12 years old when she became a published author and she's continuing to surprise her teachers with her talents, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Published: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:49:03 CST

Man Stabbed To Death During Argument

A man is stabbed to death during an argument in the parking lot of a southeast Houston apartment complex, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Published: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:40:40 CST