If only Nina, the Great Dane could talk, she would have quite the story to tell. She is staying overnight at the Scott Veterinary Clinic as the social media world continues to talk about her future.

A woman in The Woodlands is calling for some changes after her dogs were pepper sprayed by a meter reader.

Two men wearing ski masks attempted to rob a McDonald?s Thursday evening in northeast Houston.

A group of pastors led by Bishop James Dixon walked through the corridors of the Harris County Jail Thursday to deliver a message about Nelson Mandela.

Travel agents in Houston are selling the chance to go into space. Tickets aren't cheap but that hasn't stopped people from signing up.

The former Memorial Middle School teacher who had sex with a 15-year-old student has pleaded guilty to the charges against her.

Review one lawyer's fight vs. Harris County probation officials.

As the sole breadwinner, Darrell, 25, said he's struggled to support the family on his income as a hospital housekeeper.

AUSTIN ? Texas Comptroller Susan Combs delivered revenue estimates to the Legislature Thursday that included a roughly $2.5 billion surplus. Combs? report also projected Texas will continue adding jobs at a healthy pace over the next two years, tho...

A Tea Party group in Brazoria County that claims it's been kicked out of the county courthouse is suing county officials. According to the plaintiffs' petition, the Alvin group met for more than three years in public space in the Alvin county courthouse annex. The actions are impermissible, the petition states, because other political groups, such as the Alvin Area Republican Women, have been allowed to continue meeting in county facilities. On Aug. 20, the group sent a demand letter to the commissioners asking that the violations of rights be corrected, the suit states.

Ana Lilia Trujillo, 44, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June. At Trujillo's arraignment in June, Assistant Harris County District Attorney John Jordan said in court that the victim became angry when another man offered to buy Trujillo a drink.

[...] named as a co-defendant in the case is Richard W. Wallingford of Austin, who was indicted Wednesday on one charge of tampering with a governmental record, specifically an invoice for payment of $23,560, according to court records.

J.C. Penney Co., under major pricing and merchandising changes, swung to a bigger-than-expected first-quarter loss and said Tuesday it no longer expects to meet its previous profit forecast for the year as it sees more restructuring charges.

Three members of the all-Republican Texas Supreme Court face re-election this year, but two will have to survive primary opponents who accuse the court of becoming too pro-business.

Researchers say they've shown that certain plants have smarts during dry times.

Gov. Rick Perry isn't saying whether he approves of the University of Texas at Austin president whose job was reported to be in jeopardy.

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has placed her longtime chief of staff on administrative leave.

A Central Texas teenager has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2011 Waco drive-by fatal shooting of another youth.

In a unanimous vote Thursday night, the district gave initial approval to changing mascots at four Houston schools

Three Webster police officers there have been indicted for official oppression.

The former IT director for the Port of Houston Authority has been accused of stealing more than $500,000

The astronauts aboard the International Space Station dimmed the lights, turned off unnecessary equipment and put off science work Thursday as NASA scrambled to figure out what's wrong with a key cooling unit.

One burglar is on the run after his two accomplices were caught breaking into a landscaping business in northwest Houston overnight

A quick-thinking stranger helped the woman realize what she had to do in order to save her life

'Tis the season for Christmas marketing gimmicks. This time of year, it's hard to keep your business from getting lost in the chaos of sales, parties and holiday advertising. One great way to stand out ? while simultaneously doing something truly meaningful ? is benefiting a local nonprofit. Whether you're collecting nonperishable donations on behalf of a food bank or women's shelter, or hosting a big soiree to raise funds, charitable campaigns are something any business, big or small, can coordinate?

Ozone is one of the top concerns for Houston-area manufacturers these days, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. During a recent visit to Houston, Ross Eisenberg, vice president of Washington, D.C.-based NAM?s energy resources policy, came to the Houston Business Journal and explained why local manufacturers are increasingly unsettled about ozone. Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA must determine every five years the average concentration of ozone that can legally be in the air.?

In the Nov. 22 edition of the Houston Business Journal, we ranked the top real estate law firms in Houston. We talked to lawyers at some of the top firms on the list ? they made predictions for 2014, gave analysis of 2013 and outlined the major Houston projects they've helped bring about. Robert Bramlette of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP weighs in: What trends do you expect to emerge in 2014 for real estate law? Continued high levels of activity will depend, to a significant degree, on the continued?

For any entrepreneur, coming up with the name for a new company might seem like it should be an effortless step in the process to launch their brand. In fact, this is one of the most important and long-lasting decisions owners can make for their businesses, and it?s fraught with potential pitfalls. There are a few common naming missteps to be aware of, and avoiding them helps to make marketing efforts more successful and advertising dollars stretch further in the long run. Your legal name doesn?t?

In the Nov. 22 edition of the Houston Business Journal, we ranked the top real estate law firms in Houston. We talked to lawyers at some of the top firms on the list ? they made predictions for 2014, gave analysis of 2013 and outlined the major Houston projects they've helped bring about. Stephen Johnson and Cassie Stinson of BoyarMiller weigh in: What trends do you expect to emerge in 2014 for real estate law? Johnson: We expect to see new office building development start to slow down.?

OKRA Charity Saloon, the year-old philanthropic downtown Houston hotspot, is changing the nation?s bar scene and giving charities a second chance in December. The bar typically selects four charities a month to vie for its proceeds. Bargoers get one ticket per ordered drink and can vote for the charity they want to receive the proceeds. The charity with the most tickets at the end of the month receives the bar?s profits in the following month. Bringing back former contenders for a December?

Three things to watch for in Friday’s matchup with the Warriors: 1. Hold the Curry: The Rockets will have to keep one of the league?s top offensive players in check for a second time in eight days. Coming off his game-winning jumper to beat the Mavericks, Stephen Curry has averaged 30.5 points on 48.4 percent shooting and 40.7 percent 3-point shooting, to go with 9.8 assists per game in his past six games. Third in 3-pointers, third in assists and seventh in scoring, Curry?s worst game in that stretch was against the Rockets when he had just 22 points with eight turnovers. 2. Defense and more defense: Curry, who made [...]

"Not really, because I understand it's a business," Texas City receiver Armanti Foreman said Wednesday at the Touchdown Club of Houston's 34th annual UIL High School Awards Dinner. Six are from Houston - Foreman, his twin brother D'Onta, Lamar defensive back John Bonney, Cypress Falls linebacker Otaro Alaka, Eisenhower running back Donald Catalon and Sharpstown receiver Roderick Bernard. On Wednesday, Armanti Foreman was picked as the Touchdown Club's Offensive Player of the Year, while Bonney was a finalist for top defensive honors.

The Rockets and especially Dwight Howard have cited inconsistent effort for the Rockets sometimes unreliable defense, but he said they also have been working to adjust to changes in style and responsibilities. ?On the defensive end, we?re trying to get better, trying to learn how to do more things as a team on the defensive end as far as movement and cracking back on the bigs, stuff like that,? Howard said. ?That takes time. It?s something these guys weren?t accustomed to over the last couple years. We just got to get better at it.? The defense with Omer Asik in the middle was different because Asik tended more to stay [...]

Rockets guard Jeremy Lin returned after missing six games out with a sprained and bruised knee, but said he did not believe there would be any limitations while coming back from the injury. ?I?m fine,? Lin said. ?Everything is healthy now. The goal is to come out and play and try to pick up where I left off and be that same player. I think that?s what the team needs from me in my specific role.?

When the Rockets knocked off the Trail Blazers in November, Dwight Howard and Omer Asik took turns matching up with Portland All Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge with Asik?s defense on the Blazers? top scorer in the third quarter a key to the Rockets win. The lineup change since that replaced Asik with Terrence Jones and the injury to Asik put the second-year Rockets forward from Portland on Aldridge, the latest in the defensive challenges Jones has faced having previously gone against Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Love and Paul Millsap. ?It?s a tough matchup,? Jones said. ?He?s a great player playing really well right now. It?s a great experience. I just try [...]

Defensive end Antonio Smith insists Wade Phillips, 66, has the energy and enthusiasm of a far younger man and Phillips wouldn?t disagree, saying he?s emphasizing same with his players as he takes over the Texans this week. He wants the Texans to relax and let loose, and that doesn?t surprise Smith. ?You?ll catch Wade trying to pull a dance move every now and then,? Smith said. ?He?s still got some vibrant years left in him. If you were around him a lot, you?d see he doesn?t like to carry himself (like an old man). He likes to stay in the young crowd. You?ll catch him out there at practice vibing [...]