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Gov. Abbott smokes proposed THC ban, businesses continue to bud
Read full article: Gov. Abbott smokes proposed THC ban, businesses continue to budTHC will remain on the shelves in smoke shops across Texas after Governor Greg Abbott shot down a bill aimed at banning the element derived from marijuana.
Generations of goodness: The Moorhead family’s blueberry legacy in Conroe
Read full article: Generations of goodness: The Moorhead family’s blueberry legacy in ConroeIt has been a tradition for many families in the Houston area: blueberry picking at Moorhead's farm in Conroe. Meet the family behind the business that spans 50 years and find out where you can enjoy the berries in Houston -- and what makes them extra delicious.
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.
Long-lost Shelley Duvall film premieres in Houston after 25 Years
Read full article: Long-lost Shelley Duvall film premieres in Houston after 25 YearsFilmed right here in Houston and Galveston, the world premiere of a once-shelved movie brings Hollywood magic to River Oaks Theatre. "Dreams in the Attic" starring Shelley Duvall and Haylie Duff premieres tonight on what would be the actress' 76th birthday. We heard from the director on why now, and how the Houston Cinema Arts Society helped bring it back to life.
Dredging work not expected to impact Galveston ferry wait times over 4th of July
Read full article: Dredging work not expected to impact Galveston ferry wait times over 4th of JulyAccording to officials with the Texas Department of Transportation, crews working to dredge the area around the Port Bolivar ferry landing will be working on the 4th of July. However, this work is not expected to impact wait times or boat operations over the holiday weekend.
Sizzling Fourth: How Houston-area counties are keeping Independence Day safe in the heat
Read full article: Sizzling Fourth: How Houston-area counties are keeping Independence Day safe in the heatAs Houston gears up for a sizzling Independence Day, local counties have implemented safety measures to ensure a secure and enjoyable celebration. With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, officials emphasize the importance of staying hydrated and monitoring sun exposure. The Houston Fire Department is actively providing medical support at the Freedom Over Texas event, while surrounding counties like Brazoria and Galveston have bolstered emergency services and beach safety protocols. Fort Bend and Chambers Counties are also on high alert, ensuring firework safety and emergency response readiness. This comprehensive approach aims to keep festivities safe and fun for all residents and visitors.
Suspect arrested in Goliad County after deadly Galveston shooting
Read full article: Suspect arrested in Goliad County after deadly Galveston shootingGalveston police are searching for a Hispanic man in a red shirt and blue jeans, driving a newer model white truck, following a fatal shooting on the 1000 block of 44th Street early Thursday morning.
Independence Day celebrations: Houston-area events, festivities to attend this Fourth of July
Read full article: Independence Day celebrations: Houston-area events, festivities to attend this Fourth of JulyLooking for fun Fourth of July plans? Check out this list of top events—from fireworks and parades to festivals and live music.
Cheers to ceviche! From crab to redfish, try these ceviches and their wine counterparts
Read full article: Cheers to ceviche! From crab to redfish, try these ceviches and their wine counterpartsIt's Friday and we are raising a glass to the weekend with advanced sommelier Wanda Cole-Nicholson. Ahead of National Ceviche Day, she's got five dishes and bright, refreshing wine pairings to satisfy your summer palate.
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.
Gunman wanted by Houston police after shooting, killing man with AR-15
Read full article: Gunman wanted by Houston police after shooting, killing man with AR-15Authorities are on the hunt for a man accused of shooting and killing another man Monday night with an AR-15 in northwest Houston.
‘Mystic made me who I am’: Camp Mystic families honor Houston flood victims with song and remembrance
Read full article: ‘Mystic made me who I am’: Camp Mystic families honor Houston flood victims with song and remembranceCamp Mystic campers said they are united by song — a tradition they carry throughout their time at camp.
Hill Country man who fought to protect the Guadalupe River swept away during floods
Read full article: Hill Country man who fought to protect the Guadalupe River swept away during floodsRon Duke spent his life fighting to protect the Guadalupe River, keeping it as a pristine paradise that so many Texans love to visit.
Rice University professor reflects on past floods, examines what can be done for the future
Read full article: Rice University professor reflects on past floods, examines what can be done for the futureThe tragic images out of the Hill Country are unlike anything so many Texans have ever seen.
‘I love you, Mr. Wilson’: Students, teachers & friends honor Kingwood Park HS teacher who died in Hill Country flooding
Read full article: ‘I love you, Mr. Wilson’: Students, teachers & friends honor Kingwood Park HS teacher who died in Hill Country floodingThe Kingwood community is remembering beloved Kingwood Park High School teacher Jeff Wilson, who was among the victims found dead in the Hill Country floods.
Harris Co. Sheriff’s Office looking to fill about 200 vacancies during job fair in Humble
Read full article: Harris Co. Sheriff’s Office looking to fill about 200 vacancies during job fair in HumbleLooking for a job? The Sheriff's Office will be interviewing job seekers this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as they look to hire 189 detention officers and 10 communications officers.
Looking for a new job? Two local school districts are hosting a job fair June 5
Read full article: Looking for a new job? Two local school districts are hosting a job fair June 5Two local school districts are hosting job fairs today, June 5! Humble ISD and Fort Bend ISD are hiring teachers, aides, and support staff for the upcoming school year.
Driver charged with DWI after slamming into tree, abandoning vehicle in Katy area
Read full article: Driver charged with DWI after slamming into tree, abandoning vehicle in Katy areaA man was charged with a DWI after reportedly ramming his vehicle into a tree and fleeing the scene in Harris County on Monday, according to Constable Terry Allbritton’s Office.
‘I love you, Mr. Wilson’: Students, teachers & friends honor Kingwood Park HS teacher who died in Hill Country flooding
Read full article: ‘I love you, Mr. Wilson’: Students, teachers & friends honor Kingwood Park HS teacher who died in Hill Country floodingThe Kingwood community is remembering beloved Kingwood Park High School teacher Jeff Wilson, who was among the victims found dead in the Hill Country floods.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Beryl, damaged home still stands despite city, neighbor demands
Read full article: Nearly a year after Hurricane Beryl, damaged home still stands despite city, neighbor demandsNearly a year after Hurricane Beryl tore through Houston, a Kingwood home destroyed sits untouched. It’s an issue neighbors say has become a growing safety and health concern.
‘I pray for you’: Parishioner responds after sacred statues beheaded outside Kingwood church
Read full article: ‘I pray for you’: Parishioner responds after sacred statues beheaded outside Kingwood churchAt St. Martha Catholic Church in Kingwood, three sacred statues — including one of the Virgin Mary — once stood outside the sanctuary. Today, they’re gone.
‘We should be held accountable’ : Missouri City apartment owner offers compensation after months-long elevator outage
Read full article: ‘We should be held accountable’ : Missouri City apartment owner offers compensation after months-long elevator outageAfter nearly two months without working elevators at a Missouri City senior living facility, the owner of Jubilee at Texas Parkway is now publicly accepting responsibility and says compensation is coming for residents affected by the extended outages.
Missouri City senior apartments hit with more than $300K fine after ongoing elevator, safety issues
Read full article: Missouri City senior apartments hit with more than $300K fine after ongoing elevator, safety issuesJubilee at Texas Parkway, a senior living complex in Missouri City, faces a whopping $381,400 fine from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation due to severe elevator and safety issues.
Congressman, property manager exchange letters as elevator issues at Missouri City senior apartments drags on
Read full article: Congressman, property manager exchange letters as elevator issues at Missouri City senior apartments drags onAs elevator outages at a Missouri City senior living apartment complex stretch into their seventh week, a growing exchange between elected officials and property management heats up.
Residents of Jubilee at Texas Parkway still waiting on elevator repairs: How to file a complaint
Read full article: Residents of Jubilee at Texas Parkway still waiting on elevator repairs: How to file a complaintMore promises but still no progress. Residents at the Jubilee at Texas Parkway apartments have been without working elevators for over a month and despite a promise from management that repairs would begin today, our cameras caught something else entirely.
Man accused of threatening elementary school in The Woodlands, arrested by deputies with less-lethal measures
Read full article: Man accused of threatening elementary school in The Woodlands, arrested by deputies with less-lethal measuresA 21-year-old man was taken to a hospital and will be charged after deputies in Montgomery County said he threatened to “shoot up” an elementary school in The Woodlands if law enforcement didn’t respond to the scene.
2 teens sexually assaulted after being lured by men on Snapchat in Montgomery County
Read full article: 2 teens sexually assaulted after being lured by men on Snapchat in Montgomery CountyTwo men, Darville Reginald Allen and Abdul Saleem, were arrested in Montgomery County after allegedly luring two 15-year-olds through social media to a football stadium parking lot, where they displayed a firearm and sexually assaulted the teens.
Pasadena police searching for more victims in select softball coach theft case
Read full article: Pasadena police searching for more victims in select softball coach theft casePasadena Police released a photo of the coach, Thaddeus Lewis, the day after KPRC 2 first reported on the theft case investigation on Monday.
Select softball coach under investigation after allegedly vanishing with team’s money
Read full article: Select softball coach under investigation after allegedly vanishing with team’s moneyA local softball coach is under investigation after several parents reached out to 2 Helps You saying he disappeared with money they paid for their daughters’ select softball team.
Pearland Celebrates Inaugural Juneteenth Gala: Focus on Freedom and Inclusion
Read full article: Pearland Celebrates Inaugural Juneteenth Gala: Focus on Freedom and InclusionPearland and Brazoria County marked a historic milestone Thursday evening with their first-ever Juneteenth Gala, celebrating freedom and inclusion at the Pearland Recreational Center.
Pearland man seeks justice after surviving violent car dragging incident
Read full article: Pearland man seeks justice after surviving violent car dragging incidentA Pearland man who says he survived being dragged for 200 feet while trapped under a vehicle during an attempted car burglary, is calling for the perpetrator to surrender to authorities.
3-vehicle crash near Pearland Airport involving cement truck sends at least 1 to the hospital
Read full article: 3-vehicle crash near Pearland Airport involving cement truck sends at least 1 to the hospitalInvestigators say a multi-vehicle crash in Brazoria County sent at least one person to the hospital via helicopter.
Woman who rescued two puppies in viral Spring Branch animal cruelty video is now their foster
Read full article: Woman who rescued two puppies in viral Spring Branch animal cruelty video is now their fosterTwo puppies seen in a viral video taken in Spring Branch showing a man choking one of the puppies by dangling it by its collar on Monday is now in the care of the woman who helped rescue them.
Video shows man choking puppy by collar in Spring Branch, Houston Police now investigating
Read full article: Video shows man choking puppy by collar in Spring Branch, Houston Police now investigatingA video showing a man choking a puppy by dangling it by its collar on Monday in Spring Branch is now being investigated by the Houston Police Department.
REWARD: Known gang member wanted in identity, mail theft case in Harris, Fort Bend counties
Read full article: REWARD: Known gang member wanted in identity, mail theft case in Harris, Fort Bend countiesThe Houston Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is searching for Robert Trujillo, a fugitive and known gang member linked to identity and mail theft crimes in Harris and Fort Bend counties.
The Woodlands gears up for Red Hot and Blue festival, including huge fireworks celebration
Read full article: The Woodlands gears up for Red Hot and Blue festival, including huge fireworks celebrationThe Woodlands is preparing for the annual Red Hot and Blue Fourth of July festival, which includes a major fireworks display described by Chris Nunes, COO of The Woodlands Township, as a “series of mortars and cakes.”
Man accused of threatening elementary school in The Woodlands, arrested by deputies with less-lethal measures
Read full article: Man accused of threatening elementary school in The Woodlands, arrested by deputies with less-lethal measuresA 21-year-old man was taken to a hospital and will be charged after deputies in Montgomery County said he threatened to “shoot up” an elementary school in The Woodlands if law enforcement didn’t respond to the scene.
Firefighter airlifted after being injured by fan during routine check at station in The Woodlands
Read full article: Firefighter airlifted after being injured by fan during routine check at station in The WoodlandsA firefighter at Fire Station No. 7 in The Woodlands Township was airlifted to the hospital after being injured by a fan in the bay area of the firehouse.
‘Mystic made me who I am’: Camp Mystic families honor Houston flood victims with song and remembrance
Read full article: ‘Mystic made me who I am’: Camp Mystic families honor Houston flood victims with song and remembranceCamp Mystic campers said they are united by song — a tradition they carry throughout their time at camp.
Hill Country man who fought to protect the Guadalupe River swept away during floods
Read full article: Hill Country man who fought to protect the Guadalupe River swept away during floodsRon Duke spent his life fighting to protect the Guadalupe River, keeping it as a pristine paradise that so many Texans love to visit.
‘I’ve never seen anything as horrific’: Sen. Ted Cruz speaks on devastating Hill Country floods
Read full article: ‘I’ve never seen anything as horrific’: Sen. Ted Cruz speaks on devastating Hill Country floodsAs many communities in the Texas Hill Country continue to search for victims and pick up the pieces following devastating floods, Sen. Ted Cruz was in Hunt, in Kerr County Monday.
Rice University professor reflects on past floods, examines what can be done for the future
Read full article: Rice University professor reflects on past floods, examines what can be done for the futureThe tragic images out of the Hill Country are unlike anything so many Texans have ever seen.
‘We just got out’: Kerrville families clean up after Guadalupe River flooding while some say help hasn’t come
Read full article: ‘We just got out’: Kerrville families clean up after Guadalupe River flooding while some say help hasn’t comeAs floodwaters from the Guadalupe River begin to recede, the emotional and physical toll on Hill Country residents is only just beginning to show.
‘Morally bankrupt’: Texas AG warns of scammers targeting those affected by Hill Country floods
Read full article: ‘Morally bankrupt’: Texas AG warns of scammers targeting those affected by Hill Country floodsThe Attorney General’s office is cautioning everyone in the areas affected by storms and flooding to be extremely careful with people offering to help you rebuild or reconstruct.
Texas Hill Country’s long road to recovery: Volunteers and community unite amid devastation
Read full article: Texas Hill Country’s long road to recovery: Volunteers and community unite amid devastationThe Texas Hill Country is still recovering from the deadly July fourth floods. The destruction happened in an instant but now that flood waters have begun to recede, there is a long road ahead to rebuild.
‘Not just a camp’: Fourth generation Houston area family share memories at Camp Mystic
Read full article: ‘Not just a camp’: Fourth generation Houston area family share memories at Camp MysticA family with a long history of attending Camp Mystic is sharing memories and what makes the camp so special.
Years of plans, yet Kerr County did not move forward flood warning system
Read full article: Years of plans, yet Kerr County did not move forward flood warning systemKerr County officials have repeatedly discussed implementing a flood warning system since the devastating Blanco River flood in 2015.
‘Entirely preventable’: Drone collides with rescue helicopter during Kerr County flood search efforts
Read full article: ‘Entirely preventable’: Drone collides with rescue helicopter during Kerr County flood search effortsA privately operated drone collided with a rescue helicopter in Kerr County during ongoing flood recovery efforts, necessitating an emergency landing and risking the safety of first responders.