Emotions ran high in a Harris County courtroom Monday as the fourth day of testimony unfolded in the manslaughter trial of Tony Earls Jr., who is charged in the 2022 shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez.

On the third day of testimony in the manslaughter trial of Tony Earls, jurors were shown the gun investigators say killed 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez and heard hours of detailed testimony from firearm, forensic, and digital experts as both sides try to answer a central question: was Tony Earls firing at a fleeing robber or shooting recklessly?

Arlene Alvarez’s aunt, April Aguirre, protested being barred from the courtroom with duct tape after a surprise subpoena kept her out of the murder trial. Crime Stoppers director Andy Khan weighs in on the courtroom controversy.

It was a story that greatly impacted the Houston community, now the family is hoping for justice for their 9-year-old daughter, Arlene Alvarez, more than three and a half years later.

The felony money laundering case against Fort Bend County Judge KP George became more transparent on Thursday as prosecutors filed a, “STATE’S NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE EVIDENCE OF PRIOR EXTRANEOUS CRIMES/WRONGS/OTHER ACTS” with the court.

The man accused in the death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022 has been indicted on a manslaughter charge.

A man will spend the rest of his life in prison about being sentenced for the 2022 shooting death of his ex-girlfriend’s 9-year-old daughter.

Holman Hernandez, a 50-year-old man from Houston, is on trial for allegedly kidnapping a 3-year-old girl.

Miguel Espinoza, accused of driving drunk and killing a family of four in a golf cart in Galveston, pleaded guilty before his trial began.

Miguel Espinoza, accused of driving drunk and killing a family of four in a golf cart in Galveston, pleaded guilty before his trial began.

The trial for Miguel Espinoza, the suspected drunk driver accused of hitting and killing a family of four in a golf cart nearly three years ago, is underway.

The gunman charged with murdering eight classmates, and two educators and wounding several others during a mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in May of 2018 remains incompetent to stand trial.

A Chambers County judge set an April trial date for 49-year-old Sarah Hartsfield during a hearing Monday morning.

Sunday service at East Bethel Baptist Church started with song and prayer. Reverend Roland Mouton dedicated the service to his twin brother, Ronald Mouton. He was a reverend at the church, who was tragically murdered.

The confrontation between Garrett Hardin and Roderick Brooks was captured on body camera, showing the former officer chasing Brooks after an apparent shoplifting incident at a Dollar General on FM 1960.

A bombshell development emerged at the start of the third day of the murder trial involving former Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines.

Who will stand by Goines, and will the trial reveal if friendly fire played a role in the tragic event? Follow KPRC 2’s Mario Diaz for live updates from the courthouse every day starting September 9. What are your thoughts on the case?

Gerald Goines, the ex-Houston police officer at the center of the tragic Harding Street raid, is set to go on trial for felony murder in September. The raid, which occurred over five years ago, resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas and left five officers wounded. Goines admitted that the information used to obtain the warrant was fabricated. This case has since triggered a broader investigation into systemic corruption within the Houston Police Department’s narcotics division.

A woman accused of luring a Lamar High School student to his death when she was 16-years-old in 2018 has been found guilty.

Victims, loved ones and witnesses of the 10 people killed in the shooting gathered Sunday night ahead of the trial.

Imagine pulling into the gas station only to find out that someone cut all of the hoses attached to the pumps.

Judge Kelli Johnson said she'd seen and heard a lot in her years on the bench, but this case was 'horrific.'

Brian Coulter is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee.

Brian Coulter is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee.

A closed-door hearing was held in Galveston County to discuss what’s being done to restore the competency of the former Santa Fe high school student accused of murdering eight classmates and two educators during a mass shooting in 2018.

A juror in a recent child sex abuse trial said if the presiding judge allowed video into evidence, they believe the entire jury would not have acquitted the defendant.

If you’re planning on attending the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton in September, you will need a ticket in advance to enter, according to new guidelines by the Senate of Texas.

Prosecutors are asking a Russian court to sentence imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to a further 20 years in prison on extremism charges, according to his ally.

The man accused of murdering a Baytown mom on Mother’s Day seven years ago has been found guilty.

Prosecutors will argue that clothing worn by A.J. Armstrong after his parents’ murders in 2016, holds critical DNA evidence in the case.

Opening statements in Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr.’s third murder trial have been delayed for the second time.

He was a prospective juror in the third A.J. Armstrong. Potential Juror #131 won't soon forget the experience.

Before choosing the 12 jurors and four alternates who will ultimately decide the fate of AJ Armstrong, the man who faces his third trial in the murders of his mother and father in 2016, five jurors were dismissed before noon.

One week before the fifth anniversary of the Santa Fe High School mass shooting, relatives of those killed and wounded are celebrating a hard fought victory at the state capitol. A bill that will allow family members of crime victims to see certain pieces of evidence prior to trial is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for his signature.

E. Jean Carroll said Wednesday she was “overwhelmed with joy” for women across America after former President Donald Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.

17 potential jurors in the Antonio “AJ” Armstrong re-trial made it through the first week of jury selection after individual questioning from prosecutors and Armstrong’s attorneys.

One potential juror for the Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. re-trial was dismissed because they said they could not give Armstrong the presumption of innocence.

The sentencing trial has begun for a former Houston-area high school football coach convicted twice of fatally shooting his pregnant wife during what authorities say was a staged burglary more than 24 years ago.

A new legislation proposal hopes to address the backlog of court cases statewide by prioritizing murder and capital murder cases. If passed, the law would mandate judges to take up those cases first.

A Galveston area state senator is working to pass a law that would allow crime victims and immediate family members to view the evidence in certain criminal cases that have not yet gone to trial.

Officials with the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office tell KPRC 2 Investigates Dimitrios Pagourtzis remains incompetent to stand trial.

The third trial in the case against A.J. Armstrong, the man accused of killing his parents while they slept at their home in 2016, will be held, as planned, in Harris County, according to officials.

KPRC 2 has learned the presiding judge has filed to change the venue of the upcoming third A.J. Armstrong trial.

The capital murder trial of a former U.S. Border Patrol agent who confessed to killing four sex workers in South Texas in 2018 has begun.

The trial for a former U.S. Border Patrol Agent accused of a murder spree that left four women dead is underway in Bexar County.

Opening arguments in the AJ Armstrong re-trial started Tuesday morning in front of a packed courtroom.

The trial for a man accused of fatally shooting Harris County sheriff’s deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal during a traffic stop in northwest Harris County three years ago begins Monday.

WNBA star and Houston native Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court near Moscow, CNN said her lawyers confirmed on Thursday.

The trial for one of three men accused of tying up and killing a Spring couple execution-style four years ago is expected to begin Monday.

The jury has reached a verdict in the case of a man charged in the murder of 11-year-old Josue Flores. Andre Jackson has been found guilty. Closing arguments wrapped up around noon on Tuesday, and it took less than a few hours for the verdict to be returned.

The two men testified that they heard a noise that drew their attention onto the porch of their friend’s house.

The new video showed Josue Flores leaving Marshall Middle School and walking down the street with his backpack on, and it also showed the suspect putting on a jacket and running down the street.

Opening statements in the trial for the man accused of killing 11-year-old Josue Flores wrapped up Monday and the first witness got on the stand.

Tens of thousands of criminal cases remain backlogged in the Harris County criminal justice system; leaving victims and the accused waiting longer and longer for their day in court. Even the most optimistic estimate from the Harris County Budget Management Department shows it could takes two years to make a significant dent in the backlog.

Twice found guilty of his wife’s 1999 murder, David Temple lost an appeal stemming from a mistrial declared during the punishment phase of his 2019 trial.

Pillars of the Houston community are now standing in solidarity with a group of Black pastors who are supporting the family of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old unarmed black man who was killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia.

The murder trial in the 2018 death of a Lamar Student began Tuesday.

A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for sex crimes against four children including those he knew from church, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

Antonio “AJ” Armstrong appeared before a judge for a pre-trial hearing on Friday morning.

Here are some of the photos that defined the day of the Derek Chauvin verdict in the death of George Floyd.

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, Dimitrios Pagourtzis is escorted by Galveston County Sheriff's Office deputies into a courtroom at the Galveston County Courthouse in Galveston, Texas. Court records show as that period of time was ending, doctors at the hospital informed the court Pagourtzis’ competency was not likely to be restored within the next 90 days. Judge Ellisor is expected to sign another order for Pagourtzis to remain at North Texas State Hospital for 12 more months. Ad“The Court recently received, and transmitted to the State and Defense, a report from the North Texas State Hospital that Dimitrios Pagourtzis remains incompetent to stand trial. AdIn state court, Pagourtzis is considered an adult but his age at the time of the shooting prevents him from receiving either the death penalty or life without parole.

A Venezuelan judge recently found six oil executives guilty of corruption charges in a case that began in November 2017. Family members of the former Citgo executives were stunned by the verdict and vowed to continue fighting for the men’s release. In the letter, Zambrano appeared optimistic the trial would show none of the men did anything wrong. (KPRC)Forseth said a single judge rendered verdict and punishment at the conclusion of a trial where access was tightly controlled. We continue to pray for them and their families and hope for a resolution that will lead to their prompt release.

HOUSTON – All jury trials and jury duty continues to be suspended through Jan. 31, 2021 due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, according to Houston officials. The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department said in a news release that the court remains open for all other proceedings. Visit the Municipal Courts' website at www.houstontx.gov/courts for continued updates on all court locations and hours of operation. If your jury trial was scheduled from September 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021, resets will continue to be given in person at all City of Houston court locations. For additional announcements and information please call the City of Houston Helpline at 3-1-1, or 713-837-0311 if outside of the City of Houston, or visit the Municipal Courts website at www.houstontx.gov/courts.