On a desolate slab of island tundra on Alaska's Aleutian Islands, a resident of a tiny village called Adak will again become the last American to cast an in-person ballot for president.

Tensions ran high in the courtroom as ex-Houston officer Gerald Goines was found guilty of murder in the 2019 Harding Street raid that resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog.

The murder trial of ex-Houston Police officer Gerald Goines, linked to the fatal 2019 Harding Street raid, is nearing its conclusion. Both sides have rested their cases, and jury charge language will be finalized today. Closing arguments start Tuesday.

Day eight of the Gerald Goines murder trial sees the prosecution questioning the defense's move to admit officer statements collected during the investigation of the deadly Harding Street raid.

Day six of the Gerald Goines murder trial saw tensions rise as Judge Nelson threatened to extend court hours if proceedings don’t move more quickly.

Judge Veronica Nelson questioned the existence of this footage, as Bryant never personally saw the camera or its recordings.

A man was shot and killed during a carjacking in Houston on Saturday.

A World War II veteran was shot and killed during a carjacking in Houston on Saturday.

As we gear up for the trial of former HPD officer Gerald Goines, get to know Judge Veronica Nelson, the trailblazing judge presiding over the case. Elected in 2022, Judge Nelson brings a wealth of experience from her time as a prosecutor and staff attorney in Harris County. Don't miss our special coverage, "The Bench," starting Monday, Sept. 9 at 8:00 a.m. on KPRC2+. Download the KPRC2+ App now to stay updated on the go!

If you've struggled with issues like joint pain, osteoarthritis or neuropathy, you may have been told the only way to find relief is through drugs or surgery -- or that nothing at all will help. The team at NexGenEsis says they can put the body in the best position to heal itself through regenerative medicine. Watch the full interview to find out how they can help with symptoms like burning, numbness, shooting pains, tingling and balance issues.

Nearly 20 years ago Candace Nelson and her husband Charles co-founded Sprinkles Cupcakes. Today, the company has sold more than 200 million cupcakes worldwide at more than 20 locations and 30 cupcake ATMs. Candace has also published several books, produced and appeared on multiple TV shows, and she co-founded Pizzana, an award-winning pizzeria chain that just opened in Houston. Watch her full interview with Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera.

Nothing has spurred the entrepreneurial spirit of Gen Z quite like the COVID-19 pandemic and that extends to launching nonprofits.

Andris Nelsons has agreed to a rolling contract as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson has released preliminary findings from the state’s audit of the November 2022 election in Harris County.

Parents of students who attend Conroe Independent School District anticipate the Board of Trustees to discuss the district’s policy on its removal policy of selected library books ahead of Tuesday night’s meeting.

In Liberty County, one neighborhood has been slowly abandoned as years of flooding and intense rains prompted a spiral of decline. A struggling buyout program shows the complexities and limitations of “managed retreat” from disaster-prone areas.

Hundreds of Native Americans have been recruited to addiction treatment centers in Phoenix from states as far away as Montana in a widespread billing scheme that mostly targeted Medicaid’s American Indian Health Program.

Skateboarding is more than just a way of life for Reese Nelson, it’s all she’s ever known.

Nelson’s former colleagues in the Senate gave her resounding approval, avoiding another embarrassment for Gov. Greg Abbott, whose last three nominations for secretary of state did not receive confirmation.

Many state-owned vehicles are aging past the standards for replacement. Early budget drafts signal that lawmakers are considering funding some $237.6 million in requests for new ones.

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Senator Jane Nelson as the 115th Secretary of State for Texas on Thursday.

Nelson planned to retire from the Senate after 30 years in office. But her nomination will give Abbott a clearer path to having his nominee confirmed by the Senate after his last three have gone unconfirmed.

President Joe Biden is replacing a top science adviser who resigned under a cloud with two individuals who will split his positions on an interim basis.

Lamar Consolidated ISD athletic director Nikki Nelson is hoping this week’s UIL biannual realignment is the same as the last in 2020.

Lamar Consolidated ISD athletic director Nikki Nelson has a lot to look forward to this season.

The Flower Mound lawmaker is the most senior Republican in the upper chamber and has served as its top budget writer for the past four sessions.

Bad news y’all! Your towels, bedsheets, and other garments may not be quite as clean as you think!

An Amber Alert has been issued Monday for girls ages 16 and 17 from Seagoville.

HOUSTON – There was a baby boom at the Houston Zoo in 2020. Families can visit the Houston Zoo as a way to contribute to saving wildlife. The tenrecs at the Houston Zoo live behind the Children’s Zoo and participate in educational programs and keeper talks. (Houston Zoo)July 19: Kivuli, OkapiOn July 19, the Houston Zoo welcomed a baby okapi to the world. The Houston Zoo welcomed three bongos.

HOUSTON – The Houston Zoo welcomed a new addition to the family Tuesday but he’s anything but little. Nelson was born at 6:30 a.m. to 29-year-old Asian elephant Shanti after a short labor, the zoo said. Just an hour after he was born, the elephant team and veterinary staff at the Houston Zoo saw he was bleeding heavily from his stomach. Nelson is Shanti’s sixth calf and he has three siblings at the Houston zoo — 10-year-old Baylor, 6-year-old Duncan and 2-year-old Joy. The zoo’s elephant herd is now 11-strong with five males and six female.s