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Kingwood girls organize bake sale, raise funds for flood relief
Read full article: Kingwood girls organize bake sale, raise funds for flood reliefIn Kingwood, four young girls are doing their part by organizing a bake sale to raise money for victims of the devastating floods in Texas Hill Country.
Harvey to Hill Country: Rockport residents return the favor of hot meals after they got help during Harvey
Read full article: Harvey to Hill Country: Rockport residents return the favor of hot meals after they got help during HarveyIn the Texas Hill Country towns hardest hit by catastrophic flash flooding, it’s not uncommon anymore to see signs for free food.
What $5M in federal grants could mean for Houston women in construction and tech
Read full article: What $5M in federal grants could mean for Houston women in construction and techA new $5 million federal grant aims to help more women break into high demand, male dominated industries like construction and cybersecurity in Houston. With hands on training and apprenticeships, programs like WANTO are paving the way for women to build rewarding, well-paying careers no four-year degree required.
Former Rockets forward Ben McLemore sentenced to 8 years in prison after rape conviction
Read full article: Former Rockets forward Ben McLemore sentenced to 8 years in prison after rape convictionA former member of the Houston Rockets has been handed a multi-year prison sentence after being found guilty of rape.
Agenda for upcoming special session of Texas Legislature includes 3 items specific to Hill Country flood response
Read full article: Agenda for upcoming special session of Texas Legislature includes 3 items specific to Hill Country flood responseTexas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the agenda for the upcoming special session of the Texas Legislature.
Authorities warn of scams amid Texas flood relief efforts
Read full article: Authorities warn of scams amid Texas flood relief effortsThe article provides guidance on how to safely donate to support recovery efforts following the devastating flash flood in Kerrville, Texas, which resulted in significant loss of life and many missing persons. It emphasizes the importance of giving to reputable organizations, such as the Salvation Army, to avoid scams. Captain Jeremy Walker of the Greater Houston Area Salvation Army offers advice on secure donation methods and explains how contributions are utilized to aid survivors. The article also highlights the community's resilience and the need for both monetary support and prayers during the recovery process.
‘Ankle deep in water’: 12-Year-Old Georgetown boy describes escape from Hill Country floods
Read full article: ‘Ankle deep in water’: 12-Year-Old Georgetown boy describes escape from Hill Country floodsA 12-year-old Georgetown boy is recalling his escape to safety while at Camp La Junta during the Hill Country floods.
Summer camps after the flood: Are parents ready to send their kids? Navigating uncertainty in Texas Hill Country
Read full article: Summer camps after the flood: Are parents ready to send their kids? Navigating uncertainty in Texas Hill CountryJoin the conversation: Would you feel comfortable sending your kids to camp this summer? How should camps prepare for such unexpected events? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
LIST: Here are the Houston-area sports teams who have made donations to the Hill Country Floods
Read full article: LIST: Here are the Houston-area sports teams who have made donations to the Hill Country FloodsIn the aftermath of the devastating Hill Country Floods, professional sports teams from the Houston area have stepped up to provide charitable contributions to the rescue and recovery efforts.
Man wanted in connection to attack outside North Texas ICE detention center
Read full article: Man wanted in connection to attack outside North Texas ICE detention centerA Blue Alert has been issued and the FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man, considered the last suspect on the run following an attack on law enforcement outside a North Texas ICE detention center.
Former Rockets forward Ben McLemore sentenced to 8 years in prison after rape conviction
Read full article: Former Rockets forward Ben McLemore sentenced to 8 years in prison after rape convictionA former member of the Houston Rockets has been handed a multi-year prison sentence after being found guilty of rape.
Elementary PE teacher at HISD wanted for posting explicit videos of his ex-girlfriend on social media
Read full article: Elementary PE teacher at HISD wanted for posting explicit videos of his ex-girlfriend on social mediaA PE teacher at Houston Independent School District’s Pleasantville Elementary is wanted for posting explicit videos of f his ex-girlfriend on his X account, according to court records.
Mobile adoption van targeted in overnight break-in at Friends For Life animal rescue
Read full article: Mobile adoption van targeted in overnight break-in at Friends For Life animal rescueFriends For Life, a no-kill animal shelter in Houston, experienced a break-in when their mobile adoption van was targeted overnight.
Heights SWAT standoff ends with woman shot by police
Read full article: Heights SWAT standoff ends with woman shot by policeHouston police have not disclosed what led up to the incident, but said they are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting involving a barricaded suspect, and no officers were hurt.
2 dead, 1 injured after shots fired at landscaping crew in Clute
Read full article: 2 dead, 1 injured after shots fired at landscaping crew in CluteShots rang out during a lunch break for a landscaping crew, leaving two men dead and another injured. The teenage suspect has been taken into custody.
On Houston Housing Authority’s waitlist? Here’s what you must do to avoid being dropped
Read full article: On Houston Housing Authority’s waitlist? Here’s what you must do to avoid being droppedAre you one of the 18,000 people on the Houston Housing Authority's Housing Choice Vouchers waitlist? To keep your spot, you need to re-register online before the deadline.
Immigrant rights groups, attorneys handing out flyers outside court
Read full article: Immigrant rights groups, attorneys handing out flyers outside courtAs ICE agents continue making arrests outside Houston immigration courts, immigrants rights organizations and attorneys are stepping up their presence at these hearings.
Immigration attorneys say recent Houston ICE arrests may not lead to quick deportations
Read full article: Immigration attorneys say recent Houston ICE arrests may not lead to quick deportationsImmigration attorneys and immigrant rights organizations are advising some recent arrestees they still have a chance to remain in the United States.
Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship program
Read full article: Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship programDartmouth College and the University of Notre Dame say they're ending their participation in a Chinese scholarship program.
What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans
Read full article: What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest AmericansThe impact of the massive spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to infants and toddlers — a segment of the population that's particularly vulnerable to cuts to the federal social safety net.
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announces retirement plans
Read full article: Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announces retirement plansOklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione has announced that the upcoming academic year will be his last in charge of the department, with an official retirement planned for June 2028.
Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear
Read full article: Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fearPresident Donald Trump is revamping the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, sparking concerns it could become a tool for political retribution.
North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'
Read full article: North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed three anti-DEI bills and another targeting transgender rights.
A Q-tip and spotless car were key evidence linking Bryan Kohberger to murders of 4 Idaho students
Read full article: A Q-tip and spotless car were key evidence linking Bryan Kohberger to murders of 4 Idaho studentsThe man charged with killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 pleaded guilty, capping a mystifying murder case that's long captured the nation's attention.
Cy-Fair ISD reverses decision after mother fights to keep school nurse for medically fragile son
Read full article: Cy-Fair ISD reverses decision after mother fights to keep school nurse for medically fragile sonIt was the last day of school—May 29—when someone from Cy-Fair ISD told her that her 11-year-old son Liam would no longer have a one-on-one nurse at school. The decision shocked her.
Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says
Read full article: Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration saysThe Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants to help fund “a radical leftwing agenda.”.
Gunman in tactical gear opens fire at Texas Border Facility before being shot to death by agents
Read full article: Gunman in tactical gear opens fire at Texas Border Facility before being shot to death by agentsA man wearing tactical gear and armed with a rifle opened fire at a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, Monday morning, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Amid Trump immigration crackdown, Texas reins in border spending and shifts focus to deportations
Read full article: Amid Trump immigration crackdown, Texas reins in border spending and shifts focus to deportationsWith border crossings at record lows, state authorities are being sent to arrest people accused of committing crimes in Texas after entering the country illegally.
Judge convicts Ecuadorian migrant of trespassing on newly formed National Defense Area near El Paso
Read full article: Judge convicts Ecuadorian migrant of trespassing on newly formed National Defense Area near El PasoThe Ecuadorian man was acquitted by a jury on a separate charge after crossing into the new military zone in May.
With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program
Read full article: With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall programTexas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, his administration built about one-third of what the state was able to put up in the same amount of time.
After El Paso joined Abbott’s border crackdown, the number of dead migrants in the New Mexico desert surged
Read full article: After El Paso joined Abbott’s border crackdown, the number of dead migrants in the New Mexico desert surgedSince El Paso joined Operation Lone Star in 2022, migrant remains discovered in the desert west of the city have increased every year, even as they have declined in every other border sector.
$12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spending
Read full article: $12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spendingThe U.S. House approved the budget reconciliation bill, which also includes preservation of 2017 tax cuts and changes to Medicaid and SNAP.
Texas braces for an imminent screwworm infestation, a threat to the state’s cattle industry
Read full article: Texas braces for an imminent screwworm infestation, a threat to the state’s cattle industryU.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz hope to fund an operation to kill the parasitic fly before too much damage is done.
$2,000 border crossing leads to ransom plot and Houston human smuggling arrest
Read full article: $2,000 border crossing leads to ransom plot and Houston human smuggling arrestCameron Tucker, 25, faces aggravated kidnapping charges after allegedly holding a man captive and demanding ransom from his family in Mexico, according to Houston Police Department investigators.
‘The land will always belong to the people:’ Freedmen’s Town Mayor on legacy and Juneteenth 160 Fest
Read full article: ‘The land will always belong to the people:’ Freedmen’s Town Mayor on legacy and Juneteenth 160 FestAhead of the 160th Juneteenth Fest, KPRC 2’s Zorrie Jones visits Freedmen’s Town with Charonda Johnson to talk legacy, resilience and what’s next for this historic Houston neighborhood.
JUNETEENTH 2025: Honoring 160 years of freedom and resilience across generations
Read full article: JUNETEENTH 2025: Honoring 160 years of freedom and resilience across generationsHouston Life helped commemorate 160 years of Juneteenth by exploring historic towns and celebrating community gatherings from Houston to Galveston.
‘A love letter to Black Houston’: Houston Grand Opera celebrates Juneteenth with song cycles honoring history, culture
Read full article: ‘A love letter to Black Houston’: Houston Grand Opera celebrates Juneteenth with song cycles honoring history, cultureComposed by Joel Thompson and penned by librettist Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, this collection of 12 songs is a tribute to the community's stories and landmarks, including the iconic Eldorado Ballroom.
Channelview private school parents outraged after discovering administrator’s past sex crime
Read full article: Channelview private school parents outraged after discovering administrator’s past sex crimeParents at Family Christian Academy in Channelview are speaking out after learning that an elementary school administrator and girls’ volleyball coach has a troubling criminal history.
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Elementary PE teacher at HISD wanted for posting explicit videos of his ex-girlfriend on social media
Read full article: Elementary PE teacher at HISD wanted for posting explicit videos of his ex-girlfriend on social mediaA PE teacher at Houston Independent School District’s Pleasantville Elementary is wanted for posting explicit videos of f his ex-girlfriend on his X account, according to court records.
Houston Dynamo FC, Houston Dash announce donation efforts for Hill Country floods
Read full article: Houston Dynamo FC, Houston Dash announce donation efforts for Hill Country floodsThe two major soccer clubs in the Houston area have announced contributions to provide support to those impacted by the Hill Country floods.
Deputies from all 5 precincts escort body of Montgomery County teen who died in Hill Country floods
Read full article: Deputies from all 5 precincts escort body of Montgomery County teen who died in Hill Country floodsDeputies honored Reese by escorting her home so she could be laid to rest.
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis fired after series of ‘back-to-back’ investigations
Read full article: Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis fired after series of ‘back-to-back’ investigationsGalveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis' employment was ended by interim CEO Marty Miles on Tuesday following a series of back-to-back investigations.
NASA using aircraft, sensor technology aid Texas Hill Country flood recovery efforts
Read full article: NASA using aircraft, sensor technology aid Texas Hill Country flood recovery effortsIn response to the Hill Country floods and the widespread devastation in Kerr County, NASA has deployed two aircraft to assist state and local authorities in ongoing recovery operations.
Using Kerrville to demonstrate how Texans can sign up for CodeRED emergency notifications
Read full article: Using Kerrville to demonstrate how Texans can sign up for CodeRED emergency notificationsThese services are free, and you can sign up either on your desktop computer or on a mobile device. Here are some step-by-step instructions on how to register for these life-saving alerts.
Understanding CodeRED emergency notifications in Central Texas
Read full article: Understanding CodeRED emergency notifications in Central TexasThe City of Kerrville broke down some of the various CodeRED uses on its website as well, noting that it uses white pages as the database to alert residents and businesses. However, registration, i.e., signing up for these notifications, is vital.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas flags lowered to half-staff to honor lives lost in devastating Hill Country floods
Read full article: Gov. Abbott orders Texas flags lowered to half-staff to honor lives lost in devastating Hill Country floodsTexas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives during the Hill Country floods.
Texas Hill Country floodwaters are heading to the Gulf. Will downstream areas need to worry about flooding?
Read full article: Texas Hill Country floodwaters are heading to the Gulf. Will downstream areas need to worry about flooding?Over the next 24 hours, parts of Victoria, especially near the Guadalupe River gauge in Bloomington, are expected to see minor flood stages.
More thunderstorms, heavy downpours expected across Houston into the afternoon commute
Read full article: More thunderstorms, heavy downpours expected across Houston into the afternoon commuteThunderstorms and rain are expected to continue into Tuesday morning and could stick around through Wednesday.
Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show
Read full article: Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records showTexas inspectors approved Camp Mystic's disaster plan just two days before catastrophic flooding killed over two dozen people, most of them children, at the camp.
Mobile adoption van targeted in overnight break-in at Friends For Life animal rescue
Read full article: Mobile adoption van targeted in overnight break-in at Friends For Life animal rescueFriends For Life, a no-kill animal shelter in Houston, experienced a break-in when their mobile adoption van was targeted overnight.
Heights SWAT standoff ends with woman shot by police
Read full article: Heights SWAT standoff ends with woman shot by policeHouston police have not disclosed what led up to the incident, but said they are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting involving a barricaded suspect, and no officers were hurt.
LIVE RADAR: Wednesday thunderstorms to present possible flood risk for Houston drivers
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Wednesday thunderstorms to present possible flood risk for Houston driversShowers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Veterans and volunteers rally in flood-ravaged Center Point to aid search and relief
Read full article: Veterans and volunteers rally in flood-ravaged Center Point to aid search and reliefAlong the muddy banks of the Guadalupe River, about 10 miles from Kerrville, a group of veterans, first responders, and every day people are doing more than just helping. They’re answering a call to serve once again.
Hearts Hurt? Messages of faith, support and positivity pop up in devastated Texas Hill Country
Read full article: Hearts Hurt? Messages of faith, support and positivity pop up in devastated Texas Hill CountryIn the small river towns that dot the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, you can’t look far without seeing devastation.
KPRC, KSAT, Graham Media Group and Gray Media unite to launch Together for Texas, an emergency donation drive
Read full article: KPRC, KSAT, Graham Media Group and Gray Media unite to launch Together for Texas, an emergency donation driveIn response to the devastating Fourth of July floods across Central Texas, KPRC, KSAT12, Graham Media Group, and Gray Media, Inc. have united to launch an urgent donation drive called Together for Texas.
Friend of Humble ISD teacher killed in floods holds onto hope for missing wife and son
Read full article: Friend of Humble ISD teacher killed in floods holds onto hope for missing wife and sonSearch and rescue crews continue to sift through debris, hoping to find some of the victims swept away by floodwaters over the July 4 weekend alive.
Veteran youth camp director shares insights on Camp Mystic flood tragedy
Read full article: Veteran youth camp director shares insights on Camp Mystic flood tragedyAt a memorial for the 27 victims — 25 girls and two camp counselors — who died in the tragic flood at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country, young voices expressed the deep pain felt by many Texas families.
State Senator working on bill to install more sirens in flood prone areas
Read full article: State Senator working on bill to install more sirens in flood prone areasCiting federal studies, Bettencourt worries alerts on cell phones can be ignored. A study of the effectiveness of the 2023 Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) national test alert showed, 17.5 percent of adults opted out of one or more WEA alerts.
2 dead, 1 injured after shots fired at landscaping crew in Clute
Read full article: 2 dead, 1 injured after shots fired at landscaping crew in CluteShots rang out during a lunch break for a landscaping crew, leaving two men dead and another injured. The teenage suspect has been taken into custody.
Man charged with murder in Houston parking lot had been removed from U.S. multiple times, records show
Read full article: Man charged with murder in Houston parking lot had been removed from U.S. multiple times, records showA man suspected of fatally shooting someone in a parking lot in Houston had been previously deported from the United States on at least two occasions, court records indicate.
Liberty County warns of phone scams impersonating officers
Read full article: Liberty County warns of phone scams impersonating officersLiberty County residents are being targeted by scammers impersonating law enforcement officers, demanding money by falsely claiming victims have outstanding warrants or missed court dates. The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office warns that they never request payments over the phone. Leah Napoliello from the Better Business Bureau highlights warning signs, such as unexpected calls and demands for untraceable payments. She advises ignoring unfamiliar calls, using call-blocking tools, and reporting scams to authorities. Residents should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office or their local law enforcement.
Man being released from Harris County Jail dies following altercation with detention officers, investigation underway
Read full article: Man being released from Harris County Jail dies following altercation with detention officers, investigation underwayThe sheriff’s office said it happened early Tuesday morning. The office says Alexis Jovany Cardenas was released from custody at 12:50 a.m. and was being escorted to an exit door when he physically resisted detention officers as they attempted to walk him outside the building.
‘It’s not that easy where you just push a button’: Kerr County officials pressed on flood alert timeline
Read full article: ‘It’s not that easy where you just push a button’: Kerr County officials pressed on flood alert timelineIt has been four days since catastrophic floodwaters swept through the Texas Hill Country, leaving more than 100 people dead and destroying homes and businesses across multiple counties.
Coast Guard hero rescues 165 people from Texas Hill Country floodwaters
Read full article: Coast Guard hero rescues 165 people from Texas Hill Country floodwatersScott Ruskan, a 26-year-old Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey, was hailed as an "American Hero" after saving 165 lives during his first rescue mission in Kerrville, Texas, amidst severe flash flooding.
Chinese hacker arrested by FBI Houston agents for COVID-19 data theft
Read full article: Chinese hacker arrested by FBI Houston agents for COVID-19 data theftHouston FBI agents have arrested Xu Zewei, a suspected hacker linked to China’s Ministry of State Security, in Milan for allegedly stealing COVID-19 research data.