Houston Chronicle

Hurricane Ike flooded Amanda Reconco's family's home. And not long after that, Reconco's husband lost his job cutting foam at a local warehouse. Full Story »

Environmental settlements with Asarco LLC will pay for cleanup at more than 80 polluted sites in Texas and 18 other states, U.S. Justice Department officials said. Full Story »

A division of payment raises the specter that taxpayers are subsidizing Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's campaign. Full Story »

Bobbie M. Dietrich was known for her kindness to students as well as her interest in other cultures and civic participation. Full Story »

The department will investigate the allegations stemming from the arrest of the minister's daughter and fiance. Full Story »

Seeking at least $7 million, relatives of Johnny Lee Cutliff says Houston lawyer John O'Quinn was negligent while speeding in a wreck killing the men. Full Story »

Kevin Winslow, a 31-year-old unemployed construction and motorcycle-parts worker, sued, saying his constitutional rights were violated in March 2005 when, he says, he was beaten just because he adjusted his watch after a jailer told him not to raise his hands. Full Story »

Two men struck at 11:58 p.m. Wednesday after ringing the doorbell at a home in the 6900 block of Descartes, officers said. Full Story »

Nearly a century after Jack Johnson's imprisonment over an affair with a white woman, the agency says it doesn't process posthumous pardon bids. Full Story »

Gov. Rick Perry responded on Thursday to complaints of favoritism. Full Story »

Nathalene Rice Pickens was given a 27-month prison term for trying to build a reputation by impressing clients with big tax refunds. Full Story »

New results from a large women's health study suggest that bone-building drugs such as Fosamax and Actonel might help prevent breast cancer. Full Story »

AAA Texas today reported the nationwide price at the pump remained at about $2.63 and the Texas price stayed at about $2.50. Full Story »

Ana Cecilia Claros, 17, was injured in the single-car wreck that occurred in the 4100 block of Beran about 9 p.m. Wednesday. Full Story »

The mother of a woman killed by police 10 years ago has sued Harris County and its medical examiner to make autopsies available sooner. Full Story »

Chief Dale Holton was in uniform Wednesday, on his way to lunch, when the call came over the police radio. Full Story »

The “leaning tower of South Padre” will be no more on Sunday if a scheduled demolition blasts off as planned. Full Story »

Federal authorities have arrested three men and are looking for three others accused in the brazen robbery attempt of a jewelry dealer and his guard earlier this year in Houston. Full Story »

Officials said that the tunnel will be shut down from 9 p.m. Friday until 4 a.m. Monday. Possible detours include the Loop 610 Ship Channel bridge and the East Sam Houston Parkway toll bridge. Full Story »

Around 2:30 a.m. at the home on Huckleberry Circle near Sage Road, the fire severely damaged a bedroom. Smoke damaged many of the other rooms, firefighters said. Full Story »

A jury in Edinburg convicted a man of sexual abuse in a case where a girl's 2008 letter to Santa alleged she and her sister were being molested. Full Story »

Harris County Civil District Judge Tracy Christopher will be sworn in today as a justice of the 14th District Court of Appeals for a term to expire at the next general election. Full Story »

Nichole Lewis has remained optimistic since she lost her job as a coffee shop manager, but she's concerned about how her lack of work could affect her children's holidays. Full Story »

A north Houston man fatally shot a suspected robber Wednesday night outside his tire shop, authorities said. Full Story »

Police said Pius Knott, 35, was picked up about 2 p.m. Wednesday at a car wash on Del Monte near South Voss Full Story »