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Chester Lamar Grant is accused of killing his roommate, 23-year-old Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, following a reported argument over his cat.

HCAD said property owners have until May 15, or until 30 days after the date on the value notice, to protest their appraisal ...

California, New York and Oregon have all adopted at least some tenant protections for air conditioning. Arizona state law requires landlords to repair AC units within 10 days. But Elizabeth Mueller, a ...

Some people might be surprised to find out that their taxes are negotiable — at least when it comes to real estate.

House Bill 1644, by state Rep. Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress, would remove testing strips for fentanyl and xylazine, a veterinary ...

One man is charged in the death of his daughter as he's accused of drugging her and her friend to commit sexual assault.

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced 50 miles of sidewalks in her precinct were completed within ...

Investigators said the 39-year-old victim was in a physically abusive relationship with the man who is now charged with her murder.

Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy was arrested Monday night on charges that he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl, Dickinson police said.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the 43-year-old has been relieved of his duties as a volunteer reserve deputy following his arrest.

Harris County Commissioners approved funding for Bayland Park’s master plan which called for facilities improvements, additional programming and multi-modal transportation connectivity.