Lee Gilley's extradition held up as Italian court questions whether death penalty is in play, attorney says
Gilley, 39, faces a capital murder charge in Harris County after allegedly killing his pregnant wife inside their Heights home in 2024.
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Harris County convicted murderer, who has been on the run since 2023, captured in New York, FBI says
In 2023, Elvio Mancebo was supposed to show up for his sentencing in Harris County; instead, he removed his GPS monitor and went on the run.…
Judge blocks feds from deporting witness to Houston ICE shooting
The order applies to one of the three passengers in the van Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was driving when he was fatally shot by ICE. Lawyers are …
Suspect in deadly fire no longer allowed near apartments, can't have lighter, matches, judge says
The 38-year-old is accused of intentionally starting a fire at the Cypresswood Apartments, killing his brother and seriously injuring his mo…
Gov. Greg Abbott orders state health agencies to crack down on 'birth tourism'
Immigration attorneys have expressed concerns the executive order could force health providers to determine the legal status of pregnant wom…
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 21, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
The Liberty County Jail was out of state compliance for months before an inmate escaped from a hospital
Yorlan Rafael Reyes, 31, escaped from the custody of a correctional officer while at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood early Saturday, July 18…
Hello Houston (July 21, 2026)
Today: We discuss how Houston Humane Society is addressing the city’s stray animal crisis, discuss how human trafficking is affecting the Ho…
Houston and Southeast Texas region face dangerously high heat
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Tuesday and an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday.
Trial underway for man accused of killing Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable and her daughter in fiery crash
The trial is underway for the man accused of causing the crash that killed a Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable and her young daughte…
Cyclosporiasis cases in Harris County now at 34, health officials say
Harris County Public Health says that as of July 15 this year, there have been 34 Cyclospora cases reported.
Man charged with felony murder, arson in Cypresswood apartment fire that killed brother, injured 13
A Houston-area man is now officially charged with felony murder and arson after investigators say he set a massive fire at a local apartment…