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Conroe ISD elementary school teacher who punished students with restroom ban no longer employed
Read full article: Conroe ISD elementary school teacher who punished students with restroom ban no longer employedFollowing an incident where first-grade students at a Conroe ISD elementary school had their bathroom privileges revoked, leading to several having accidents in class, the district says the teacher involved is no longer employed with the district.
Conroe ISD parents outraged after students punished with restroom ban, leading to accidents in classroom
Read full article: Conroe ISD parents outraged after students punished with restroom ban, leading to accidents in classroomConroe ISD parents are expressing outrage after a message was sent home stating their children had lost the privilege to use the restroom because of a lost restroom pass.
‘Full of life’: Student dies after first day of basketball practice at Cy-Fair ISD middle school
Read full article: ‘Full of life’: Student dies after first day of basketball practice at Cy-Fair ISD middle schoolA family and community are mourning after a student athlete died on the first day of basketball practice at Cy-Fair ISD’s Thornton Middle School.
‘No principal. No police. No nothing’: Parent criticizes Cy-Fair ISD’s response after daughter hit by car at school
Read full article: ‘No principal. No police. No nothing’: Parent criticizes Cy-Fair ISD’s response after daughter hit by car at schoolA Cypress mom is speaking out after her daughter was struck by a car in the Cy-Park High School parking lot. She’s accusing the school district of not doing enough to assist in the aftermath of the accident.
Galveston County health officials confirm first positive case of bird flu in Texas City
Read full article: Galveston County health officials confirm first positive case of bird flu in Texas CityThe Galveston County Health District (GCHD) has confirmed the first positive case of Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Galveston County.
‘Held against my will’: Cryptic graffiti in Galveston believed to be attention seeker
Read full article: ‘Held against my will’: Cryptic graffiti in Galveston believed to be attention seekerMysterious graffiti with messages like "My wife and kids are held here" and "I am held against my will" have appeared across Galveston
Expanding college financial aid will help Texas meet workforce needs, new higher ed chief says
Read full article: Expanding college financial aid will help Texas meet workforce needs, new higher ed chief saysIn his new role, Rosser will be responsible for helping Texas meet its goal to increase the number of Texans ages 25 to 34 with a postsecondary credential to 60% by 2030.
UTMB Galveston first in Texas to use artificial intelligence for routine cancer diagnosis
Read full article: UTMB Galveston first in Texas to use artificial intelligence for routine cancer diagnosis"To be one of the first academic medical centers in the United States to do this is remarkable," Dr. Mike Laposata, chair of UTMB Galveston's pathology department said.
64-year-old man gets over 50 years for shooting son, daughter-in-law in Dickinson
Read full article: 64-year-old man gets over 50 years for shooting son, daughter-in-law in DickinsonA Galveston County jury has sentenced 64-year-old Chad Anthony Dick to over 50 years in prison for the tragic 2021 shooting of his son and daughter-in-law in Dickinson.
Family outraged after man convicted of raping young girl wrongfully released from Galveston County Jail
Read full article: Family outraged after man convicted of raping young girl wrongfully released from Galveston County JailThe family of the young girl he was convicted of raping were outraged and reached out to the KPRC 2 tip line.
‘They knew they owed me a paycheck:’ Employees of used car lot claim owners shorted them on pay
Read full article: ‘They knew they owed me a paycheck:’ Employees of used car lot claim owners shorted them on payIt’s been months since a Houston-area used car lot was open, but ex-employees say they’re still owed paychecks.
Texans’ Tank Dell aims high for stretch run ‘I’m definitely trying to improve my role and become a big factor on team’
Read full article: Texans’ Tank Dell aims high for stretch run ‘I’m definitely trying to improve my role and become a big factor on team’Wide receiver has shown flashes o
Fight between relatives ends in deadly shooting near Houston’s NRG Stadium
Read full article: Fight between relatives ends in deadly shooting near Houston’s NRG StadiumA fight between two relatives escalated into a deadly shooting Friday afternoon near Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the Houston Police Department.
19-year-old arrested after killing friend while handling gun in Humble drive-thru
Read full article: 19-year-old arrested after killing friend while handling gun in Humble drive-thruA man has been taken into custody for fatally shooting his friend while handling a gun in a fast-food drive-thru in Humble.
Humble ISD building new facility for program supporting students with disabilities after graduation
Read full article: Humble ISD building new facility for program supporting students with disabilities after graduationA unique program in Humble ISD to support students with disabilities after high school graduation is getting a new home.
Fatal crash involving Houston Metro bus shuts down eastbound lanes of Katy Freeway at Highway 6
Read full article: Fatal crash involving Houston Metro bus shuts down eastbound lanes of Katy Freeway at Highway 6The eastbound lanes of the Katy Freeway has been shut down following a fatal crash Thursday afternoon, according to Houston TxDOT.
Men who led Texas police on 50-mile chase are caught with nearly 500 bottles of stolen wine
Read full article: Men who led Texas police on 50-mile chase are caught with nearly 500 bottles of stolen wineTwo suspected thieves led officers on a pursuit in the Houston area this week, but investigators soon discovered that these crooks were more prolific in wine theft than anyone realized.
Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old girl last seen in Katy area nearly a week ago
Read full article: Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old girl last seen in Katy area nearly a week agoAn Amber Alert has been issued for missing a 15-year-old girl who was last seen in the Katy area nearly a week ago, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities searching for police chase suspect who ditched Corvette after crash in Kingwood
Read full article: Authorities searching for police chase suspect who ditched Corvette after crash in KingwoodPolice are searching a wooded area for a man linked to a police pursuit after he wrecked his car and abandoned it in the Kingwood area.
From chamoy pickles, to pickle bread & pickle jewelry, check out 'In A Pickle Festival'
Read full article: From chamoy pickles, to pickle bread & pickle jewelry, check out 'In A Pickle Festival'If you love pickles, get ready for the 5th annual “In A Pickle Festival” happening in Kingwood tomorrow with over 100 vendors!
Kingwood family fears for safety after son with autism, epilepsy waitlisted for treatment center
Read full article: Kingwood family fears for safety after son with autism, epilepsy waitlisted for treatment centerA Kingwood family is in fear for their safety while their son is waitlisted for a treatment center to help with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Former Missouri City officer back in custody after violating bond conditions, testing positive for substances
Read full article: Former Missouri City officer back in custody after violating bond conditions, testing positive for substancesA former Missouri City police officer indicted for a deadly crash which claimed the life of a mother and her 16-year-old son in June is back in custody after he allegedly violated the terms of his bond.
$2 million bond set for USPS employee who shot coworker to death at Missouri City facility
Read full article: $2 million bond set for USPS employee who shot coworker to death at Missouri City facilityA bond has been set for a United States Postal Service (USPS) worker accused of shooting his coworker to death at a facility in Missouri City Monday.
USPS gun policy explained following deadly shooting at Missouri City postal facility
Read full article: USPS gun policy explained following deadly shooting at Missouri City postal facilityAfter a deadly shooting at a U.S. Postal Service facility in Missouri City, Texas, the USPS’s strict policy on firearms on its properties has drawn renewed public interest.
USPS employee arrested after killing coworker inside postal facility in Missouri City
Read full article: USPS employee arrested after killing coworker inside postal facility in Missouri CityAuthorities were unable to give out too many details on what happened but did confirm the shooter and the victim were both USPS employees at the regional facility.
‘They knew they owed me a paycheck:’ Employees of used car lot claim owners shorted them on pay
Read full article: ‘They knew they owed me a paycheck:’ Employees of used car lot claim owners shorted them on payIt’s been months since a Houston-area used car lot was open, but ex-employees say they’re still owed paychecks.
$2,500 reward offered after memorial statue honoring Kipper Mease stolen from Pasadena park
Read full article: $2,500 reward offered after memorial statue honoring Kipper Mease stolen from Pasadena parkThe community of Pasadena is in distress after a bronze statue honoring Kipper Mease, a young baseball player who died in a car accident in 1982, was stolen from the Kipper Mease Sports Complex.
Man who fled to Mexico after killing ex-girlfriend in 2022 sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Man who fled to Mexico after killing ex-girlfriend in 2022 sentenced to life in prisonA man who fled the country after kidnapping and killing his ex-girlfriend in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison,
20-year-old charged after fatally running over man in wheelchair and fleeing scene in Pasadena
Read full article: 20-year-old charged after fatally running over man in wheelchair and fleeing scene in PasadenaA tragic incident unfolded in Pasadena, where a 20-year-old man, Adam Reyes, has been charged after allegedly running over a man in a wheelchair and fleeing the scene.
Four people miraculously walk away unharmed after two planes collide at Pearland Airport
Read full article: Four people miraculously walk away unharmed after two planes collide at Pearland AirportA faulty electrical system in an airplane ended up with two small private planes crashing into one other during a landing at Pearland Regional Airport.
‘It’s like losing a friend’: Horse euthanized, rider injured in hit-and-run in Pearland
Read full article: ‘It’s like losing a friend’: Horse euthanized, rider injured in hit-and-run in PearlandAuthorities in Pearland are searching for the driver of a white sedan involved in a hit-and-run that resulted in the euthanization of a horse and injuries to its rider on O’Day Road.
Pearland teen twirls into international spotlight with Prix de Lausanne invite
Read full article: Pearland teen twirls into international spotlight with Prix de Lausanne invitePearland teen Aubrey Daniels, a Dawson High School sophomore, has been invited to the prestigious Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Switzerland, representing Houston on the international stage
Pearland man arrested by SWAT officials after violent 3-hour standoff in apartment
Read full article: Pearland man arrested by SWAT officials after violent 3-hour standoff in apartmentA man was arrested at a Pearland apartment complex after a violent, multi-hour standoff that warranted authorities from multiple departments.
House fire in Spring extinguished with help from multiple fire departments
Read full article: House fire in Spring extinguished with help from multiple fire departmentsFirefighters from the Spring, Klein, and Ponderosa departments successfully extinguished a house fire on Auburn Park Lane in the Bridgestone West neighborhood Friday morning.
1 shot after kids seen fighting outside Burger King near high school in north Harris County
Read full article: 1 shot after kids seen fighting outside Burger King near high school in north Harris CountyInvestigators said they got word of some kids fighting in the parking lot on North Freeway. When officers got there, they found one person with a gunshot wound. At least 1 person was also detained.
VIDEO: Person of interest sought after guard opens fire during armored truck heist in front of Sugar Land HEB
Read full article: VIDEO: Person of interest sought after guard opens fire during armored truck heist in front of Sugar Land HEBPolice released surveillance video of a person of interest involved in the armored truck heist outside of a Sugar Land HEB that ended in a shooting, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
Sugar Land woman fights nursing home for sister’s belongings after death
Read full article: Sugar Land woman fights nursing home for sister’s belongings after deathA Sugar Land woman is in a fight to retrieve her sister’s belonging after her sister died last month after eight years in a nursing home.
Theft suspects arrested after Sugar Land police chase reportedly stole $5K in merchandise from glasses store
Read full article: Theft suspects arrested after Sugar Land police chase reportedly stole $5K in merchandise from glasses storeThree suspects are in custody after reportedly stealing approximately $5,000 in merchandise from a sunglasses store in Sugar Land.
Highway halted by drivers, officials in The Woodlands after dog found running on road
Read full article: Highway halted by drivers, officials in The Woodlands after dog found running on roadDrivers in The Woodlands were faced with a unique predicament on their daily commute, as a stray dog was found running in the middle of a highway.
Missing Woodlands teen found safe, reunited with family
Read full article: Missing Woodlands teen found safe, reunited with familyAn Endangered Missing Persons Alert has been issued for Drayven Harden, a 16-year-old Woodlands teen with autism, who was last seen in the early hours of October 17 on Glen Loch Dr. in The Woodlands.
Toddler unintentionally shoots mother inside vehicle in southwest Harris County
Read full article: Toddler unintentionally shoots mother inside vehicle in southwest Harris CountyA mother was hospitalized after being unintentionally shot by her 3-year-old toddler inside a vehicle near the area of Alief, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Neglected area near NRG Stadium continues to be overrun by trash, residents say city response is lacking
Read full article: Neglected area near NRG Stadium continues to be overrun by trash, residents say city response is lackingResidents living near the intersection of Buffalo Speedway and Holmes Road are growing increasingly frustrated with the ongoing neglect of their neighborhood.
Houston-area grandmother who takes care of disabled husband receives $1,500 ‘Christmas Miracle’
Read full article: Houston-area grandmother who takes care of disabled husband receives $1,500 ‘Christmas Miracle’On an early December morning, Joy Morris begins her day as she always does—by helping others. Her husband, Henry, is completely disabled after suffering a massive stroke and a near-fatal brain aneurysm. Joy has become his full-time caregiver, sacrificing her own career to support him through his recovery.
‘They knew they owed me a paycheck:’ Employees of used car lot claim owners shorted them on pay
Read full article: ‘They knew they owed me a paycheck:’ Employees of used car lot claim owners shorted them on payIt’s been months since a Houston-area used car lot was open, but ex-employees say they’re still owed paychecks.
Father accused of leaving 4-year-old daughter in non-running vehicle as he gambled for hours at Sam Houston Race Park
Read full article: Father accused of leaving 4-year-old daughter in non-running vehicle as he gambled for hours at Sam Houston Race ParkA father has been arrested and charged after deputies say he left his young daughter inside a non-running vehicle as he gambled, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Deck the halls, not the highways: Houston traffic survival tips this weekend
Read full article: Deck the halls, not the highways: Houston traffic survival tips this weekendThis weekend in Houston, the roads are expected to be packed with activity as residents and visitors travel in and out of town, while others engage in last-minute Christmas and holiday shopping.
Fight between relatives ends in deadly shooting near Houston’s NRG Stadium
Read full article: Fight between relatives ends in deadly shooting near Houston’s NRG StadiumA fight between two relatives escalated into a deadly shooting Friday afternoon near Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the Houston Police Department.
Armed armored truck robbery reported in northeast Harris County
Read full article: Armed armored truck robbery reported in northeast Harris CountyA search is underway for two men involved in an armed armored truck robbery on Friday in northeast Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.