1 of 6 hurt in Texas oil field gas explosion dies A man has died after he and five other workers were injured in a drilling rig blowout in a southwest Texas oil field.

Houston's poor endure squalor for affordable shelter When nothing flowed from the taps, tenants at the Inwood Oaks Apartments in northwest Houston dipped water to drink from the swimming pool. Sharan Adams refused.

Company at sinkhole accused of pumping too much water Deloach, nearly devoured by a giant sinkhole this week in Liberty County, was injecting sometimes double the amount of saltwater into the ground that its state permit allowed, but officials say a link to the sinkhole has not been proven.

Agents capture 89 illegal immigrants in Houston 'surge' Government agents will work today processing 89 illegal immigrants arrested in Houston during a four-day "surge" operation this week, an effort to reduce a backlog of 30,000 immigration fugitives in the area, officials said.

2 charged after stray bullet kills man at campground Accustomed to hearing gunfire from those taking target practice in the distance, Perry Hook hardly felt in danger when he sat down outside his recreational trailer to relax while his wife cooked dinner Thursday evening.

Company at sinkhole in violation but no link established, state says Deloach, nearly devoured by a giant sinkhole this week in Liberty County was injecting sometimes double the amount of saltwater into the ground that its state permit allowed. State officials stressed that the cause of the Daisetta sinkhole isn't yet known.

2 charged after stray bullet kills man at Conroe campground Accustomed to hearing gunfire from those taking target practice in the distance, Perry Hook hardly felt in danger when he sat down outside his recreational trailer to relax while his wife cooked dinner Thursday evening.

Siegler leaves DA's office, will try Wharton County case Another era at the Harris County District Attorney's Office came to an end Friday with the departure of longtime prosecutor Kelly Siegler, who lost her bid for the top job there in April's primary runoff election.

Consumer Watch: Suspending gasoline tax fuels interest Even though the federal gas tax holiday is just political talk for the moment, Shenita Harris is among those listening carefully. And nowhere does the conversation sound better than at the gas station.

HISD asks students to read a million books this summer Houston ISD Superintendent Abelardo Saavedra on Friday kicked off the district's Millionaire Club, challenging the district's 200,000 students to read 1 million books this summer.

2 FLDS mothers leave ranch to be closer to their children Sarah Steed and Gladys Jessop knew they'd face a difficult choice when Child Protective Services removed their children: remain on their Yearning for Zion Ranch outside Eldorado or relocate to a city near their kids. They chose to relocate.

Experts predict population growth in the Texas Triangle By 2050, the area between Houston, San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth will become a single "mega-region" containing 70 percent of the state's population, city planning experts said at a national forum on Friday.

Teenager arrested in knife attack after 3-day search A 15-year-old accused of plunging a kitchen knife into the back of a classmate at Dickinson High School was arrested Friday after a three-day search, police said.

Mexican Institute sues ex-president over classes The Mexican Institute of Greater Houston, known for its computer classes for Hispanic immigrant parents, has sued its former president for trademark infringement.

Houston lawyer to run for Janek's Senate seat Houston lawyer Grant Harpold has announced that he will run to replace outgoing State Sen. Kyle Janek.

Despite millions spent, HISD may close Key Middle HISD Superintendent Abelardo Saavedra said Friday he's considering permanently closing Key Middle School, just months after the school district spent $3 million improving the trouble-plagued campus.

Volunteer opportunities: Library system seeks many helping hands A bargain book sale benefiting the Houston Public Library system will be held at downtown's George R. Brown Convention Center May 16-18. Volunteers will be needed to serve as cashiers, direct visitors and help keep sales tables stocked.

Several ill after chemical spill at Tomball High More than 20 teachers and students at Tomball High School were taken to a hospital Friday after a chemical spill near a science lab.

Proposed agreement in HPD shooting focuses on reform The Houston lawyer who brokered a settlement for the parents of a 14-year-old shot dead by a rookie HPD officer in 2003 said Friday that he thinks this "extraordinary" resolution resulted from an interest by all parties in avoiding a similar tragedy.

HPD reviews first-aid training after Carnaby shooting Houston Police Department officials said Friday it is too early to draw any conclusions in their investigation into the death last week of Roland Carnaby, a man who claimed to be a CIA agent before leading officers on a high-speed chase.

Despite DWI, Emilio avoided alcohol-detection device After Emilio Navaira was arrested for a second time on a drunken driving charge, the Tejano singer signed an affidavit saying he didn't own an automobile.

Mexico arrests U.S. soldier on firearms charge When he crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, Spc. Richard Torres was carrying a small arsenal in his car: an AR-15 assault rifle, a .45-caliber handgun, 171 rounds of ammunition, several cartridges and three knives.

Texas Tech regents opt to freeze tuition, fees Texas Tech University's Board of Regents on Friday bucked a statewide trend and voted to freeze tuition for next school year. Student and parking fees, as well as room and board charges, also will not go up for 2008-09.

Reward offered for information on hard-hatted robber A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man who wore a hard hat while robbing a Wells Fargo Bank in east Harris County. The man entered the Wells Fargo Bank at 13106 Woodforest about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, dressed in a construction worker's jumpsuit and wearing a hard hat.

Federal agents capture 89 illegal immigrants in 'surge' Government agents will work today processing 89 illegal immigrants arrested in Houston during a four-day "surge" operation this week, an effort to reduce a backlog of 30,000 immigration fugitives in the area, officials said.

HISD bus driver in crash had suspended license An HISD bus driver involved in an accident that injured one student Friday was arrested after police learned she had been driving with a suspended license for more than a year, authorities said.

TSU will raise bar for new students, ends open enrollment For the first time in decades, Houston's only historically black university will require new students to meet certain academic standards before being admitted. Texas Southern University will offer a special summer program for students who don't meet the new criteria. Those who can't complete that will be referred to a community college.

Commission says safety of dams in Texas uncertain With only seven inspectors for 7,603 dams, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality cannot ensure the safety of the dams, according to a state auditor's report released Friday.

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Knock knock ... a divine image? A local man says there is a holy image in this door, which he bought from a hardware store

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Carnaby probe continues; HPD reviews first aid policy Houston Police Department officials said Friday it is too early to draw any conclusions in their investigation into the death last week of Roland Carnaby, a man who claimed to be a CIA agent.

School bus driver charged after wreck A school bus driver is now facing charges after a wreck with a bus full of kids on a field trip

Another Texas superdelegate backs Clinton DALLAS - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton picked up another endorsement from a Texas Democratic superdelegate for the party's presidential primary. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, D-San Antonio, announced Friday night that he is endorsing Clinton.

Carnaby probe continues; HPD checking first aid procedure Houston Police Department officials said Friday it is too early to draw any conclusions in their investigation into the death last week of Roland Carnaby, a man who claimed to be a CIA agent.

Rehired KBR driver in Iraq caught with child porn - again A former bus driver for Iraq war contractor KBR Inc. who was fired in 2006 for possessing child pornography got rehired less than a year later, and has again been caught with a large collection of child porn, according to prosecutors.

HPD: School bus driver in wreck had suspended license An HISD school bus driver involved in a crash that injured one student this morning was arrested after police learned she had been driving on a suspended license for over a year, authorities said.

Dickinson teen arrested in stabbing of classmate A 15-year-old accused of plunging a kitchen knife into the back of a classmate at Dickinson High School has been arrested after a three-day search, police said today.

Prosecutor Siegler resigns from DA's office Top prosecutor Kelly Siegler has resigned her position at the Harris County DA's office

Siegler resigns from DA's office Kelly Siegler, a longtime prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney's Office who lost her bid for the top job, resigned today. She said she is looking forward to working as a special prosecutor, trying a capital murder case in Wharton County this summer.