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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.
Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress home
Read full article: Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress homeIt’s not often you hear a firefighter tell you they were scared. But that’s exactly what a Cy-Fair Firefighter shared after riding out a tornado in the garage of a home that was just struck by lightning.
Harris County Precinct 4 says recovery efforts remain ongoing after Monday’s severe weather event
Read full article: Harris County Precinct 4 says recovery efforts remain ongoing after Monday’s severe weather eventAfter a tornado damaged homes in neighborhoods across Houston’s northside yesterday, officials are working to help pick up the pieces and provide assistance to communities who are in need.
Cypress teen rides out storm in closet with family dog
Read full article: Cypress teen rides out storm in closet with family dogResidents of the Riata Ranch subdivision in Cypress are assessing widespread damage after a possible tornado struck the area Monday, leaving some families displaced just days before Thanksgiving.
Galveston County municipal court judge charged with sexually assaulting two children
Read full article: Galveston County municipal court judge charged with sexually assaulting two childrenA municipal court judge for the cities of Hitchcock, Santa Fe, and Bayou Vista was arrested following allegations he sexually assaulted two children over a several year period starting in the early 2000s.
No bombs found after man called claiming to have planted several bombs inside Kemah Walmart, prompting evacuations
Read full article: No bombs found after man called claiming to have planted several bombs inside Kemah Walmart, prompting evacuationsThe man called, asking for 10,000 or the bombs would be detonated.
Several Galveston County law enforcement agencies partnering with ICE
Read full article: Several Galveston County law enforcement agencies partnering with ICEGalveston County law enforcement agencies are expanding their partnership with ICE through the 287(g) program. The program allows trained local officers to perform certain immigration enforcement actions under federal supervision.
18-year-old arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run that killed Galveston man riding bike
Read full article: 18-year-old arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run that killed Galveston man riding bikeAn 18-year-old man has been arrested days after a man riding a bicycle was killed in a fatal hit-and-run in Galveston.
Galveston County infant hospitalized with botulism amid ByHeart formula recall
Read full article: Galveston County infant hospitalized with botulism amid ByHeart formula recallThe Galveston County Health District confirmed a case of infant botulism in a four-month-old at Texas Children’s Hospital amidst a multistate outbreak linked to infant formula, affecting 31 infants across 15 states.
88-year-old man admits to killing terminally ill wife, claiming she ‘no longer wished to live’ in murder-suicide attempt
Read full article: 88-year-old man admits to killing terminally ill wife, claiming she ‘no longer wished to live’ in murder-suicide attemptThe man said that when his wife went to sleep, he grabbed his gun and shot her and then tried to shoot himself.
Houston-area mother urges gun safety as city leaders report rise in accidental child gun deaths
Read full article: Houston-area mother urges gun safety as city leaders report rise in accidental child gun deathsA Houston-area mother who lost her 14-year-old daughter in an accidental shooting is urging safer gun storage as Houston city leaders say accidental child gun deaths are rising.
Sunnyside church hit by thieves, Sunday service canceled
Read full article: Sunnyside church hit by thieves, Sunday service canceledA small church in Sunnyside is reeling after thieves broke in, stealing thousands of dollars in equipment and forcing the cancellation of Sunday service at The Living Rock Community Center.
Houston police K-9 choked by alleged squatter who refused to leave apartment
Read full article: Houston police K-9 choked by alleged squatter who refused to leave apartmentA Houston Police Department K-9 is recovering after being choked to the point of unconsciousness, according to court records, by a man who was homeless and refused to leave an apartment unit near NRG Park.
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.
Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
Read full article: Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decadesHong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died.
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.
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.
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.
12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on Thanksgiving
Read full article: 12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on ThanksgivingA 12-year-old girl was safely rescued after a sand collapse at Spring Creek in Montgomery County, with first responders from four agencies working together to prevent a potential tragedy on Thanksgiving.
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.
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.
Suspected shoplifter in Pearland crashes vehicle with her 3 children inside while attempting to flee deputies
Read full article: Suspected shoplifter in Pearland crashes vehicle with her 3 children inside while attempting to flee deputiesA Brazoria County mother is facing several felony charges after deputies say she fled a shoplifting stop with her three children in the car, injuring a deputy and leading officers on a chase that ended in a crash Saturday night.
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.
12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on Thanksgiving
Read full article: 12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on ThanksgivingA 12-year-old girl was safely rescued after a sand collapse at Spring Creek in Montgomery County, with first responders from four agencies working together to prevent a potential tragedy on Thanksgiving.
Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress home
Read full article: Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress homeIt’s not often you hear a firefighter tell you they were scared. But that’s exactly what a Cy-Fair Firefighter shared after riding out a tornado in the garage of a home that was just struck by lightning.
Harris County Precinct 4 says recovery efforts remain ongoing after Monday’s severe weather event
Read full article: Harris County Precinct 4 says recovery efforts remain ongoing after Monday’s severe weather eventAfter a tornado damaged homes in neighborhoods across Houston’s northside yesterday, officials are working to help pick up the pieces and provide assistance to communities who are in need.
‘The noise was unbelievable’: Spring residents had seconds to take cover as tornado barreled through neighborhood
Read full article: ‘The noise was unbelievable’: Spring residents had seconds to take cover as tornado barreled through neighborhoodResidents in a Spring neighborhood described the seconds they had to take cover as a tornado barreled through their community.
Parents demand transparency in Fort Bend ISD rezoning talks
Read full article: Parents demand transparency in Fort Bend ISD rezoning talksOn Monday evening, the Fort Bend Independent School District Board, the district’s superintendent and other members of the executive leadership team met in a “Special Called Meeting” tied to the potential rezoning of the district.
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.
12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on Thanksgiving
Read full article: 12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on ThanksgivingA 12-year-old girl was safely rescued after a sand collapse at Spring Creek in Montgomery County, with first responders from four agencies working together to prevent a potential tragedy on Thanksgiving.
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.
Houston woman credits Lone Star Legal Aid as federal funding for program faces major cuts
Read full article: Houston woman credits Lone Star Legal Aid as federal funding for program faces major cutsA Houston woman who says she was wrongfully evicted during the pandemic is speaking out about how Lone Star Legal Aid helped her win her case — as the nonprofit now faces the possibility of losing nearly half of its federal funding.
Sunnyside church hit by thieves, Sunday service canceled
Read full article: Sunnyside church hit by thieves, Sunday service canceledA small church in Sunnyside is reeling after thieves broke in, stealing thousands of dollars in equipment and forcing the cancellation of Sunday service at The Living Rock Community Center.
Suspected shoplifter in Pearland crashes vehicle with her 3 children inside while attempting to flee deputies
Read full article: Suspected shoplifter in Pearland crashes vehicle with her 3 children inside while attempting to flee deputiesA Brazoria County mother is facing several felony charges after deputies say she fled a shoplifting stop with her three children in the car, injuring a deputy and leading officers on a chase that ended in a crash Saturday night.
Houston police K-9 choked by alleged squatter who refused to leave apartment
Read full article: Houston police K-9 choked by alleged squatter who refused to leave apartmentA Houston Police Department K-9 is recovering after being choked to the point of unconsciousness, according to court records, by a man who was homeless and refused to leave an apartment unit near NRG Park.
Three men charged with capital murder in 2023 West Houston apartment shooting
Read full article: Three men charged with capital murder in 2023 West Houston apartment shootingThree Houston men have been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man at a West Houston apartment complex two years ago.
Child mauled after neighbor’s dog barges through family’s front door in NE Harris County
Read full article: Child mauled after neighbor’s dog barges through family’s front door in NE Harris CountyA three-year-old boy is recovering from serious facial injuries after being attacked by a neighbor’s dog in northeast Harris County’s Edgewood Village neighborhood.
OU instructor placed on leave after student says she failed assignment for Christian beliefs
Read full article: OU instructor placed on leave after student says she failed assignment for Christian beliefsA graduate student instructor at the University of Oklahoma was placed on administrative leave after a student claimed she was religiously discriminated against for receiving a “zero” on an assignment.
Oil change upsells: Warning about transmission flushes you may not need
Read full article: Oil change upsells: Warning about transmission flushes you may not needWe’ve all been there: You take your car in for a quick oil change, and the mechanic recommends another service. Those add-ons aren’t just expensive — they could actually damage your vehicle if you’re not careful. KPRC 2’s Amy Davis shares what drivers need to know to protect their cars and wallets.