Houston Chronicle

A federal jury found in favor of civilian officers, two of whom said they saw the inmate punch one of them first. Full Story »

Stafford police arrested a 17-year-old suspect and charges in district court are pending, said Detective Raphael Viratas. Full Story »

The southwest Houston driver's license office at 12220 South Gessner will be closed throughout next week for system and computer upgrades, the Texas Department of Public Safety said today. Full Story »

The state's prepaid college tuition plan will face a financial review during the 2011 Legislature after thousands dropped the program. Full Story »

The smoking ban adopted in July by the Galveston City Council, and set to take effect Jan. 1, has been amended to allow smoking in stores that sell tobacco and cigars. A final vote came Thursday. Full Story »

Police have detained one man in connection with a shooting in south Houston Thursday night. Full Story »

Sheriff's deputies arrested a 16-year-old boy for following a postal carrier on a northwest Houston route and stealing mail left in boxes, specifically targeting Christmas cards containing cash. Neighbors in the 3600 block of Cypresswood reported the suspicious teen. A wrecker driver heard the radio call and subdued the boy before deputies handcuffed him. Full Story »

Houston has two cold and rainy days ahead, although Sunday could offer a welcome break from the gloom, according to forecasters. Full Story »

Travis County contracts will be renewed with two women's health centers in Austin that perform abortions. Full Story »

The men walked up to the drive-through window of the eatery near the intersection of Reed Road and Texas 288, threatened a worker with a gun and demanded cash, police said. Full Story »

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 »

Several promising studies have researchers excited about the possibility that some osteoporosis drugs could play a role in reducing 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 »