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2 Helps You gets results after estate sales fraud leaves family without precious heirlooms or compensation
Read full article: 2 Helps You gets results after estate sales fraud leaves family without precious heirlooms or compensationEstate sales are more than transactions — they’re an exchange of trust. Families hand over antique furniture, rare china, glassware and other cherished possessions that hold decades of fond memories.
Investigation underway after motorcyclist dies in crash with Conroe ISD police vehicle
Read full article: Investigation underway after motorcyclist dies in crash with Conroe ISD police vehicleThe Conroe Police Department said a 24-year-old man driving a motorcycle died after a crash with a Conroe ISD police vehicle Wednesday evening.
2 Houston students to play in Macy’s Great American Marching Band during Thanksgiving parade
Read full article: 2 Houston students to play in Macy’s Great American Marching Band during Thanksgiving paradeAs millions of Americans gather around their televisions this Thanksgiving, watching the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, two Houston-area students will be living their dream on the streets of Manhattan, performing in the 99th annual celebration.
‘Together we can make a big impact’: AI Montessori Academy in Cypress hosts Thanksgiving food drive & Toys for Tots
Read full article: ‘Together we can make a big impact’: AI Montessori Academy in Cypress hosts Thanksgiving food drive & Toys for TotsAI Montessori Academy in Cypress is spreading holiday cheer by collecting Thanksgiving food and Toys for Tots donations for local families in need.
Cy-Fair ISD voters flip school board, ending conservative majority
Read full article: Cy-Fair ISD voters flip school board, ending conservative majorityVoters in Cy-Fair ISD sent a clear message this week: change is coming to one of the state’s largest school districts. Political experts believe neighboring districts might do the same.
3 new trustees elected to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD school board
Read full article: 3 new trustees elected to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD school boardThree new trustees have been elected to the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees. Lesley Guilmart, Cleveland Lane Jr., and Kendra Camarena will each serve four-year terms starting this December.
Barricaded suspect slips away during SWAT standoff at home along Highway 6 in Galveston County
Read full article: Barricaded suspect slips away during SWAT standoff at home along Highway 6 in Galveston CountyDozens of police units and a SWAT team surrounded a home in Galveston County Thursday afternoon for several hours before finding out the barricaded suspect escaped.
Loved ones seek answers after hit-and-run kills 77-year-old Galveston man
Read full article: Loved ones seek answers after hit-and-run kills 77-year-old Galveston manJustice and accountability — that’s what the family of 77-year-old Fidel Estrada, a grandfather from Galveston, is demanding.
3 strikes, you’re out: New Galveston ordinance aims to prevent disturbances at short-term rentals
Read full article: 3 strikes, you’re out: New Galveston ordinance aims to prevent disturbances at short-term rentalsA newly adopted Galveston ordinance gives city officials a tougher tool to curb disturbances at short‑term rentals: three verified violations in a 12‑month period can trigger revocation of registration needed to operate.
Bond lowered for 88-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his terminally ill wife in Galveston
Read full article: Bond lowered for 88-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his terminally ill wife in GalvestonGalveston Police say a 88-year-old man has been arrested and is charged with murder for allegedly killing his wife.
Unlicensed chiropractor faces new sexual assault charge in serial case
Read full article: Unlicensed chiropractor faces new sexual assault charge in serial caseUnlicensed chiropractor Joshua Gomez, already facing sexual assault charges, has been charged again in connection with a separate case, authorities said Wednesday.
Houston Zoo lights up holiday season with magic, animals and conservation. Plan your visit today.
Read full article: Houston Zoo lights up holiday season with magic, animals and conservation. Plan your visit today.Discover the magic of Houston Zoo’s holiday Zoo Lights event, meet animal ambassadors, explore behind-the-scenes moments, and learn how your visit supports vital conservation efforts. Plan your visit today!
Líderes de Houston detallan el plan de sustentabilidad para la Copa Mundial
Read full article: Líderes de Houston detallan el plan de sustentabilidad para la Copa MundialUna presentación de dos horas en el Ayuntamiento ofreció el panorama más completo hasta ahora sobre los proyectos de sustentabilidad vinculados a la Copa Mundial 2026.
‘Turkey tickets?’: When an officer pull you over this holiday season, you may leave with a turkey instead of citation
Read full article: ‘Turkey tickets?’: When an officer pull you over this holiday season, you may leave with a turkey instead of citationLivingston police gave out “turkey tickets” instead of citations to 20 drivers ahead of Thanksgiving, surprising them with $20 H-E-B gift cards.
Houston leaders outline World Cup sustainability plan, including air quality, bayou cleanup, school programs
Read full article: Houston leaders outline World Cup sustainability plan, including air quality, bayou cleanup, school programsHouston leaders provided a detailed update on the city’s sustainability efforts tied to the 2026 World Cup during a two-hour presentation at City Hall.
Good Samaritan donates new escort vehicle to Buddhist monks injured in Dayton crash
Read full article: Good Samaritan donates new escort vehicle to Buddhist monks injured in Dayton crashA group of Buddhist monks walking from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., on a cross-country peace journey received unexpected help after their escort vehicle was destroyed in a crash in Dayton, Texas.
Humble ISD school marshal pilot program will allow some employees to carry guns on campus
Read full article: Humble ISD school marshal pilot program will allow some employees to carry guns on campusHumble ISD has approved a new school marshal pilot program that will let select trained employees carry firearms on campus.
2 suspected drunken drivers hit two Harris County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles in Humble
Read full article: 2 suspected drunken drivers hit two Harris County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles in HumbleTwo suspected drunk drivers allegedly hit two Harris County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles in Humble.
‘How do you lose a child?’: 5-year-old with autism left outside Atascocita school, found in traffic
Read full article: ‘How do you lose a child?’: 5-year-old with autism left outside Atascocita school, found in trafficA five-year-old boy with autism was found wandering in the middle of a busy intersection after being left alone on a school playground on Tuesday.
‘Customers can’t find us’: Humble salon owner speaks out as FM 1960 construction project drags on 4 years later
Read full article: ‘Customers can’t find us’: Humble salon owner speaks out as FM 1960 construction project drags on 4 years laterAre you a driver, resident, or business owner affected by the ongoing FM 1960 construction? Please share your experiences and let us know how you're navigating through the challenges.
Katy homeowners stopped a battery project, now the developer wants the state to overrule them
Read full article: Katy homeowners stopped a battery project, now the developer wants the state to overrule themA dispute over a proposed 500-MW battery facility in Katy has moved to the state level, as the developer asks Texas regulators to overturn the city’s denial. The PUC’s upcoming decision will determine whether local opposition or state authority prevails.
Denmark eyes new law to protect citizens from AI deepfakes
Read full article: Denmark eyes new law to protect citizens from AI deepfakesDeepfakes have become not only easier to make worldwide but also look or sound exponentially more realistic thanks to technological advances and the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence tools.
Prospective small business owner has dreams delayed; SBA loan halted during government shutdown
Read full article: Prospective small business owner has dreams delayed; SBA loan halted during government shutdownA Katy woman can't apply for a small business administration loan right now because of the government shutdown.
Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blame
Read full article: Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blameResidents in Kingwood’s Kings Mill subdivision are raising concerns about brown water flowing from their faucets, with some worried about potential health impacts.
Family honors Kingwood mother after husband dies moments before pleading guilty in her murder
Read full article: Family honors Kingwood mother after husband dies moments before pleading guilty in her murderA family is mourning the loss of justice after a man took his own life in a Harris County courtroom moments before pleading guilty to the murder of his wife.
Houston firefighter flown to hospital after suffering medical emergency while transporting patient
Read full article: Houston firefighter flown to hospital after suffering medical emergency while transporting patientA Houston firefighter was rushed to a hospital after he suffered a medical emergency on Sunday.
4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lot
Read full article: 4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lotMissouri City police confirm four teenagers have been arrested in connection to a shooting in a Walmart parking lot that left a 22-year-old man dead.
‘It’s so unnecessary:’ Missouri City neighborhood hit by reckless rock attacks on parked cars
Read full article: ‘It’s so unnecessary:’ Missouri City neighborhood hit by reckless rock attacks on parked carsA vandal armed with rocks left a trail of destruction across a Missouri City neighborhood this week.
Suspect in family disturbance shoots himself after deputies find him at McDonald’s in Montgomery County
Read full article: Suspect in family disturbance shoots himself after deputies find him at McDonald’s in Montgomery CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at the McDonald’s at 32323 SH-249, which is at the intersection with Decker Prairie Road.
Witness spots couple fighting in truck before they’re found shot to death in Porter
Read full article: Witness spots couple fighting in truck before they’re found shot to death in PorterThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says an incident where a man and woman were found shot to death at a property in Porter Wednesday is believed to have been a murder-suicide.
Montgomery County firefighters care for stray dog Marie after broken leg
Read full article: Montgomery County firefighters care for stray dog Marie after broken legA stray dog named Marie has captured the hearts of firefighters at Montgomery County’s Fire Station 81 after wandering into the station this fall.
Pasadena woman plans to reunite with husband in Mexico after he was deported during ICE raid
Read full article: Pasadena woman plans to reunite with husband in Mexico after he was deported during ICE raidThe woman said ICE took her husband during a raid at her home two weeks ago, and since then, she has been struggling to make ends meet.
ICE statement reveals new information on alleged stand-off inside Pasadena home that led to arrests of three immigrants
Read full article: ICE statement reveals new information on alleged stand-off inside Pasadena home that led to arrests of three immigrantsFederal agents and officers cleared the scene after law enforcement activity drew a crowd earlier today, Pasadena Police Department officials said.
Woman charged with murder after allegedly running over husband after argument in Pasadena
Read full article: Woman charged with murder after allegedly running over husband after argument in PasadenaPasadena Police were dispatched at 3:28 a.m. after getting reports of a person being hit by a black Chevrolet Tahoe. The vehicle reportedly left the scene.
Police ask for help identifying woman caught on camera stealing jewelry from elderly woman in Pearland living facility
Read full article: Police ask for help identifying woman caught on camera stealing jewelry from elderly woman in Pearland living facilityAuthorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman caught on camera stealing from an elderly resident at a Pearland assisted living facility.
Spring man pleads guilty to exchanging explicit messages, photos with teen girl
Read full article: Spring man pleads guilty to exchanging explicit messages, photos with teen girlA man in Spring pleaded guilty to charges related to sending inappropriate messages and requesting explicit photos from a minor.
Houston schools rank among Texas’ best in new statewide report
Read full article: Houston schools rank among Texas’ best in new statewide reportWith six Houston ISD schools earning statewide recognition, local educators continue to demonstrate that academic excellence, equity, and opportunity can thrive together.
6 teens arrested in escalating Memorial-Stratford high school rivalry involving paintball attacks and fireworks
Read full article: 6 teens arrested in escalating Memorial-Stratford high school rivalry involving paintball attacks and fireworksA high school rivalry between Memorial and Stratford has taken a dangerous turn, with six students arrested for allegedly shooting paintball guns at homes and setting off fireworks in front yards.
Fort Bend ISD planning to redraw school boundaries to balance enrollment
Read full article: Fort Bend ISD planning to redraw school boundaries to balance enrollmentThe Fort Bend Independent School District is preparing to redraw its school boundaries, a move that could shift students to different schools and potentially impact property values in the area.
Drone thermal technology helps Sugar Land police quickly find missing man with dementia
Read full article: Drone thermal technology helps Sugar Land police quickly find missing man with dementiaHigh-tech help from the sky saved a missing man with dementia in Sugar Land. Police used thermal imaging technology on drones to quickly locate and reunite the man with his family.
Young Texas conservatives say Charlie Kirk’s death is galvanizing their religion-forward politics
Read full article: Young Texas conservatives say Charlie Kirk’s death is galvanizing their religion-forward politicsThousands gathered for the Texas Youth Summit, where speaker after speaker memorialized Kirk and encouraged young attendees to rise in his place.
Season 3 of ‘Eat Like a Local’ launches with chefs recognized by the James Beard Awards
Read full article: Season 3 of ‘Eat Like a Local’ launches with chefs recognized by the James Beard AwardsFirst stop: Spring, Texas. We roll in to see Chef Thomas Billie running the kitchen like a boss and his wife Elizabeth who is keeping the dining room humming — which is important, because the place is packed. Why? Well, maybe because Chef Thomas just snagged the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas.
‘Turkey tickets?’: When an officer pull you over this holiday season, you may leave with a turkey instead of citation
Read full article: ‘Turkey tickets?’: When an officer pull you over this holiday season, you may leave with a turkey instead of citationLivingston police gave out “turkey tickets” instead of citations to 20 drivers ahead of Thanksgiving, surprising them with $20 H-E-B gift cards.
Houston leaders outline World Cup sustainability plan, including air quality, bayou cleanup, school programs
Read full article: Houston leaders outline World Cup sustainability plan, including air quality, bayou cleanup, school programsHouston leaders provided a detailed update on the city’s sustainability efforts tied to the 2026 World Cup during a two-hour presentation at City Hall.
Good Samaritan donates new escort vehicle to Buddhist monks injured in Dayton crash
Read full article: Good Samaritan donates new escort vehicle to Buddhist monks injured in Dayton crashA group of Buddhist monks walking from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., on a cross-country peace journey received unexpected help after their escort vehicle was destroyed in a crash in Dayton, Texas.
Independence Heights Community comes together to feed families ahead of Thanksgiving
Read full article: Independence Heights Community comes together to feed families ahead of ThanksgivingAs families prepare for Thanksgiving, organizers in Independence Heights say the need this year is greater than they’ve seen in a long time. On Saturday, a steady stream of cars stretched through the neighborhood as volunteers worked to make sure no one went without a holiday meal.
Houston council member proposes change to HPD policy on ICE warrants; police union calls it ‘impossible’
Read full article: Houston council member proposes change to HPD policy on ICE warrants; police union calls it ‘impossible’Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer is proposing a change to HPD’s general orders that would give officers discretion over when to contact immigration authorities. The Houston Police Union is rejecting the idea, saying officers are legally required to notify agencies about open warrants.
City of Houston revamping inspections to better address blight
Read full article: City of Houston revamping inspections to better address blightHouston is overhauling its inspection system by merging residential and commercial code enforcement into a single division and hiring more inspectors to tackle a massive backlog of complaints. City officials say the revamped process aims to ensure violations are corrected and citations hold up in court.
2 Houston students to play in Macy’s Great American Marching Band during Thanksgiving parade
Read full article: 2 Houston students to play in Macy’s Great American Marching Band during Thanksgiving paradeAs millions of Americans gather around their televisions this Thanksgiving, watching the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, two Houston-area students will be living their dream on the streets of Manhattan, performing in the 99th annual celebration.
Skipped streets and growing piles: Southwest Houston caught in citywide trash backlog
Read full article: Skipped streets and growing piles: Southwest Houston caught in citywide trash backlogFrustration is growing in a southwest Houston neighborhood where heavy trash piles have sat untouched for nearly two months—despite hundreds of complaints, repeated calls to 311, and now a 10-day warning from the community’s HOA demanding residents remove debris they say they cannot legally haul away themselves.
Houston animal rescue asks for temporary Thanksgiving fosters to help ease overcrowding
Read full article: Houston animal rescue asks for temporary Thanksgiving fosters to help ease overcrowdingA Houston animal rescue group is urgently seeking temporary foster homes over the Thanksgiving holiday as its facility reaches capacity with homeless dogs, cats and puppies.
Barricaded suspect slips away during SWAT standoff at home along Highway 6 in Galveston County
Read full article: Barricaded suspect slips away during SWAT standoff at home along Highway 6 in Galveston CountyDozens of police units and a SWAT team surrounded a home in Galveston County Thursday afternoon for several hours before finding out the barricaded suspect escaped.