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Tyren Montgomery hopes to hear name called in NFL Draft
Read full article: Tyren Montgomery hopes to hear name called in NFL DraftMontgomery is an alum of College Park High School who pursued college basketball at LSU, Houston and Nicholls State before turning to football at John Carroll University
Houston man identified after deadly trench collapse in Conroe; second worker released from hospital
Read full article: Houston man identified after deadly trench collapse in Conroe; second worker released from hospitalAuthorities have identified the worker who died after a trench collapsed at a construction site in Conroe over the weekend.
‘I am the judge’: Newly obtained bodycam shows Conroe judge’s DWI arrest
Read full article: ‘I am the judge’: Newly obtained bodycam shows Conroe judge’s DWI arrestNewly obtained bodycam footage shows Conroe Judge William Waggoner during his DWI arrest, including his responses to officers and sobriety tests before later pleading guilty.
Cy-Fair student with autism dies after being assaulted by behavioral specialist, docs say
Read full article: Cy-Fair student with autism dies after being assaulted by behavioral specialist, docs sayA Cypress-Fairbanks ISD behavioral specialist has been charged after allegedly assaulting a non-verbal special needs student who later died from choking on food.
Intruder in custody after Cypress Woods High School placed on temporary lockdown
Read full article: Intruder in custody after Cypress Woods High School placed on temporary lockdownAn unidentified intruder entered Cypress Woods High School on Tuesday morning, prompting a brief lockdown, according to school officials.
Man arrested in Cypress area, charged with tampering with truck’s VIN
Read full article: Man arrested in Cypress area, charged with tampering with truck’s VINA man was arrested in the Cypress area after a traffic stop revealed he had tampered with a truck’s vehicle identification number and was using a license plate from another vehicle.
Man in custody after fatal shooting of woman in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Man in custody after fatal shooting of woman in northwest Harris CountyA 44-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband during a domestic disturbance at a home in northwest Harris County, with two children present but unharmed, authorities said.
Man gets life in prison for fatal Galveston arson fire set in retaliation for unpaid debt
Read full article: Man gets life in prison for fatal Galveston arson fire set in retaliation for unpaid debtA Galveston County jury has convicted a man of capital murder for a fatal fire he set that caused the death of 55-year-old Renita Hawthorne in 2024.
Dan Patrick picks sides in Texas attorney general, Railroad Commission GOP runoffs
Read full article: Dan Patrick picks sides in Texas attorney general, Railroad Commission GOP runoffsThe lieutenant governor endorsed state Sen. Mayes Middleton over U.S. Rep. Chip Roy for the Republican attorney general nod. And he backed Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright over challenger Bo French.
La Marque man dies after medical emergency at Galveston County Jail, officials say
Read full article: La Marque man dies after medical emergency at Galveston County Jail, officials sayJarrod Holt, 51, died after a medical emergency at the Galveston County Jail following his arrest on a felony parole board warrant by La Marque police, according to officials.
Concerns over storm evacuation, traffic mount as Galveston considers Discovery Sands proposal
Read full article: Concerns over storm evacuation, traffic mount as Galveston considers Discovery Sands proposalOn the west end of Galveston Island, a stretch of open land has become the center of a heated debate.
Search ends with no remains found at Bacliff property connected to ‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect
Read full article: Search ends with no remains found at Bacliff property connected to ‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspectThe search for human remains on a property in Bacliff ended on Friday, according to officials with the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office. The search was triggered by the recent indictment of James Elmore, Jr. on charges related to the murders of Laura Miller and Audrey Cook.
HEB in Uptown temporarily shut down after former employee shows up and points gun at security guard; suspect in custody
Read full article: HEB in Uptown temporarily shut down after former employee shows up and points gun at security guard; suspect in custodyThere is a heavy police presence at an HEB grocery store in the Uptown area after reports of a suspicious person.
From classroom to center stage: The Tommy Tune Awards showcase Houston’s rising theatre talent
Read full article: From classroom to center stage: The Tommy Tune Awards showcase Houston’s rising theatre talentEach year, hundreds of high school students in the Greater Houston area come together for the Tommy Tune Awards. The annual awards show, created and hosted by Theatre Under The Stars, is designed to celebrate excellence in musical theatre. With finalists in categories like directing, choreography, lighting design, set design, costume design, singing, dancing and many other roles both on and off the stage, the Tommy Tune Awards highlight the future creatives who will shape the future of theatre, not just in Houston but around the world. Watch the full Houston Life interview to learn more about this annual tradition and meet one of the high school students who credits the awards for paving the way for his next steps in life.
Corpus Christi to begin talks on privately built desalinization plant
Read full article: Corpus Christi to begin talks on privately built desalinization plantA new Houston company hopes to build a $1.3 billion facility in the area and wants the city, which is on the brink of a water crisis, to commit to 30 years of purchases.
Houston’s restaurant community grapples with loss after River Oaks murder-suicide leaves 4 dead
Read full article: Houston’s restaurant community grapples with loss after River Oaks murder-suicide leaves 4 deadFour people are dead following what investigators describe as an apparent murder-suicide at a home in River Oaks.
Paralyzed in 2013, Texas Woman’s University grad walks across graduation stage
Read full article: Paralyzed in 2013, Texas Woman’s University grad walks across graduation stageTexas Woman’s University graduate DaQuan Minor, paralyzed from the waist down since a 2013 car accident, made an inspiring walk across the graduation stage using a device that activates his muscles.
Houston Life co-hosts learn calligraphy with live event artist Jenny Blaschke
Read full article: Houston Life co-hosts learn calligraphy with live event artist Jenny BlaschkeForget the boring swag bags, we are talking about gifting that actually means something. Jenny Blaschke, turns calligraphy into a luxury live experience, even getting national recognition. On Houston Life she shared how she got started and her tips when starting handlettering.
Humble ISD student accused of bringing gun to campus; parents question school response
Read full article: Humble ISD student accused of bringing gun to campus; parents question school responseA Humble ISD middle school student is facing a felony charge after being accused of bringing a gun to campus, and now, parents are raising concerns about how the situation was handled and when they were notified.
Dog remains found dumped at TxDOT site near Bush Airport, investigation underway
Read full article: Dog remains found dumped at TxDOT site near Bush Airport, investigation underwayWhat started as a search for a pregnant dog led to a disturbing discovery along the Eastex Freeway, dozens of dog remains scattered behind a state facility near Bush Airport.
Humble police captain retires amid investigation, month after resignation of former chief
Read full article: Humble police captain retires amid investigation, month after resignation of former chiefThe City of Humble says it has accepted and is processing the request for a police captain, who was already on paid administrative leave, to retire from the city’s police department, 2 Investigates confirms.
‘Distressed’: Katy mother accused of leaving 2 children alone for weeks during travels out of state
Read full article: ‘Distressed’: Katy mother accused of leaving 2 children alone for weeks during travels out of stateA woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say she left her two young daughters alone for weeks without proper supervision at their Katy-area home.
Several westbound lanes blocked on Katy Freeway at West Loop due to 3-vehicle crash involving heavy truck
Read full article: Several westbound lanes blocked on Katy Freeway at West Loop due to 3-vehicle crash involving heavy truckHeavy traffic is being reported on the westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway at the West Loop due to a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning.
Katy drug dealer, co-conspirator receive life sentences for murder-for-hire plot that mistakenly injured innocent man
Read full article: Katy drug dealer, co-conspirator receive life sentences for murder-for-hire plot that mistakenly injured innocent manTwo men have been sentenced to life in federal prison for orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that left a Katy-area man seriously wounded as he drove to work.
Kingwood HS five-star offensive lineman Kennedy Brown commits to Texas A&M: ‘I’m home, Gig ‘em!’
Read full article: Kingwood HS five-star offensive lineman Kennedy Brown commits to Texas A&M: ‘I’m home, Gig ‘em!’Five-star offensive lineman Kennedy Brown has officially picked his home for college football — and he’s headed to Texas A&M University.
Montgomery County Uber driver arrested, accused of soliciting teenage boys he met during rides
Read full article: Montgomery County Uber driver arrested, accused of soliciting teenage boys he met during ridesA Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.
HPD: Son arrested after shooting father in Kingwood neighborhood
Read full article: HPD: Son arrested after shooting father in Kingwood neighborhoodA son was arrested for allegedly shooting his father in the face in Kingwood, Houston. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tinechester Drive, where the victim was working in his garage and was shot by his son. The suspect initially fled but was later apprehended by Cleveland Police. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
Missouri City traffic stop uncovers major chop shop tied to stolen vehicles nationwide
Read full article: Missouri City traffic stop uncovers major chop shop tied to stolen vehicles nationwideAccording to the Missouri City Police Department, officers conducting a standard stop uncovered evidence that led to a large-scale auto chop shop operation.
Missouri City swears in Troy Finner as new police chief; community turnout fills ceremony
Read full article: Missouri City swears in Troy Finner as new police chief; community turnout fills ceremonyTroy Finner has officially been sworn in as the new police chief of the Missouri City Police Department, marking the start of his leadership with a standing-room-only ceremony attended by elected officials, law enforcement and community members.
Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirement
Read full article: Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirementFormer Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner has been hired as the new police chief of Missouri City, according to an email sent by the city manager on Monday.
Magnolia mayor faces third federal lawsuit related to assault, retaliation allegations
Read full article: Magnolia mayor faces third federal lawsuit related to assault, retaliation allegationsA third federal lawsuit has now been filed against the mayor of Magnolia, further intensifying a growing legal and political crisis that has unfolded over the past several weeks.
Ride-share safety: What every parent should teach teens before their next trip
Read full article: Ride-share safety: What every parent should teach teens before their next tripAuthorities are warning families after a case that shows how quickly a routine ride home can turn dangerous for teens using ride-share apps like Uber. What should have been a safe trip instead became what authorities describe as an opportunity for a predator—highlighting risks experts say can affect any family. Investigators say 28-year-old Josiah Carroll used his role as a driver to connect with teenage boys across Montgomery County. In one case, authorities say he persuaded a teen to exchange phone numbers before sending sexually explicit messages. In another, a 13-year-old reported being lured to a parking lot.
Splendora High School teacher accused of hoax has lengthy history of discipline, complaints; records show
Read full article: Splendora High School teacher accused of hoax has lengthy history of discipline, complaints; records showA Splendora High School teacher accused of staging a hoax attack that triggered a campus lockdown had a documented history of disciplinary issues and complaints at a previous district, according to records obtained by KPRC 2.
1 biker killed, teenage biker airlifted after bikes collide with pickup truck in Pasadena
Read full article: 1 biker killed, teenage biker airlifted after bikes collide with pickup truck in PasadenaA deadly crash involving a pickup truck and two riders on small two-wheeled vehicles left one person dead and another seriously injured Monday night in Pasadena.
Pasadena residents may see bright flame, smoke and hear ‘rumbling noise’ at chemical plant. Here’s why
Read full article: Pasadena residents may see bright flame, smoke and hear ‘rumbling noise’ at chemical plant. Here’s whyPasadena residents may noticed a bright flame, smoke or a “rumbling noise” coming from a Bayport-area chemical plant Wednesday afternoon, according to LyondellBasell.
‘I need to live long enough to see it replaced’: Stolen Kipper Mease statue replaced at Pasadena park
Read full article: ‘I need to live long enough to see it replaced’: Stolen Kipper Mease statue replaced at Pasadena parkA new bronze statue honoring Kipper Mease has been unveiled in Pasadena more than a year after the original memorial was stolen from Kipper Mease Sports Complex.
Pearland mother questions school transportation costs and safety rules
Read full article: Pearland mother questions school transportation costs and safety rulesA Pearland mother says she’s facing a difficult and costly dilemma: pay hundreds of dollars for her son’s school bus transportation—or find another way to get him to school, despite what she believes are unsafe walking conditions.
‘They think they’re invincible’: Reckless teen e-scooter riding prompts Pearland police to sound alarm
Read full article: ‘They think they’re invincible’: Reckless teen e-scooter riding prompts Pearland police to sound alarmPearland police say reckless e-scooter and e-bike riding has become a daily complaint, and far too often, a crash scene.
Which Houston suburbs are best places to retire?
Read full article: Which Houston suburbs are best places to retire?Several Houston-area suburbs have been recognized as some of the best places to retire in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The ranking highlights these communities’ strong balance of affordability, quality healthcare access, and overall quality of life, reflecting a broader trend of retirees seeking comfort and value in suburban settings.
Parents question youth softball league after discovering loss of nonprofit status
Read full article: Parents question youth softball league after discovering loss of nonprofit statusFamilies are demanding answers after learning their youth softball league operated as a nonprofit for years despite losing its 501(c)(3) status. Parents question where money is going as leadership points to filing issues and miscommunication.
Women in Spring learn to take their power back with self-defense training against attackers
Read full article: Women in Spring learn to take their power back with self-defense training against attackersViolence against women is a problem we don’t talk about enough—until it hits someone we know. But the numbers already tell the story: globally, nearly one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence.
Spring caretaker arrested after allegedly leaving disabled adults without supervision for hours
Read full article: Spring caretaker arrested after allegedly leaving disabled adults without supervision for hoursA Spring caretaker in the is facing a felony charge after investigators say she left two disabled adults without proper supervision for several hours.
Industrial worker killed in reported ‘heavy machinery’ accident in Sugar Land
Read full article: Industrial worker killed in reported ‘heavy machinery’ accident in Sugar LandOne person has died following a reported accident at an industrial property in Sugar Land, according to initial information from authorities.
$20M state grant to fuel semiconductor expansion in Sugar Land, create 500 jobs
Read full article: $20M state grant to fuel semiconductor expansion in Sugar Land, create 500 jobsGov. Greg Abbott announced a $20.8 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. to expand its manufacturing operations in Sugar Land.
Country superstar Parker McCollum surprises nurses ahead of National Nurses Week
Read full article: Country superstar Parker McCollum surprises nurses ahead of National Nurses WeekOur hometown country star Parker McCollum made an unexpected visit to personally thank frontline healthcare workers for all they do.
Who is Tyren Montgomery? Titans new rookie receiver from The Woodlands traveled unique path to NFL
Read full article: Who is Tyren Montgomery? Titans new rookie receiver from The Woodlands traveled unique path to NFLWoodlands College Park graduate and former high school basketball player signed an undrafted contract with the Tennessee Titans
GOLF: The Woodlands native, Stacy Lewis, is playing her final tournament while pregnant with her second child
Read full article: GOLF: The Woodlands native, Stacy Lewis, is playing her final tournament while pregnant with her second childLewis’ husband and Texas A&M Women’s Golf Head Coach, Gerrod Chadwell, will be her caddie for the Chevron Championship.
Female athlete dies in drowning during swim portion of IRONMAN Texas triathlon in The Woodlands
Read full article: Female athlete dies in drowning during swim portion of IRONMAN Texas triathlon in The WoodlandsA participant in the IRONMAN Texas triathlon died during the swim portion of the race in The Woodlands after going missing in Lake Woodlands near Northshore Park.
Paralyzed in 2013, Texas Woman’s University grad walks across graduation stage
Read full article: Paralyzed in 2013, Texas Woman’s University grad walks across graduation stageTexas Woman’s University graduate DaQuan Minor, paralyzed from the waist down since a 2013 car accident, made an inspiring walk across the graduation stage using a device that activates his muscles.
Houston mayor unveils $7.5 billion budget proposal; trash fee, revenue changes spark debate
Read full article: Houston mayor unveils $7.5 billion budget proposal; trash fee, revenue changes spark debateHouston Mayor John Whitmire has unveiled a $7.5 billion budget proposal that includes a new trash administrative fee and changes to utility charges. City officials say the plan aims to reduce the deficit, but Controller Chris Hollins is raising concerns about its impact on residents and transparency.
Man gets life in prison for fatal Galveston arson fire set in retaliation for unpaid debt
Read full article: Man gets life in prison for fatal Galveston arson fire set in retaliation for unpaid debtA Galveston County jury has convicted a man of capital murder for a fatal fire he set that caused the death of 55-year-old Renita Hawthorne in 2024.
Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves Houston flight attendants scrambling for jobs, health care
Read full article: Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves Houston flight attendants scrambling for jobs, health careThe sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines has left thousands of employees without jobs, income or health insurance, forcing many to scramble for work and basic benefits.
Lee Gilley used fake travel documents to flee the US ahead of murder trial, prosecutors say
Read full article: Lee Gilley used fake travel documents to flee the US ahead of murder trial, prosecutors sayThe 39-year-old man accused of murdering his pregnant wife in October 2024 in the Houston Heights neighborhood was supposed to be in court downtown Houston Tuesday morning, but after a bailiff called his name three times in the hallway, prosecutors detailed what broke in the news last night: Gilley cut off his ankle monitor and fled to Italy.
Texas AG launches investigation into drone company over data security concerns
Read full article: Texas AG launches investigation into drone company over data security concernsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a new investigation into a drone company he says could pose a risk to Texans’ privacy and security.
Houston surgeon Dr. George P. Noon leaves legacy of innovation, compassion
Read full article: Houston surgeon Dr. George P. Noon leaves legacy of innovation, compassionDr. George P. Noon, one of the world's most respected cardiovascular surgeons, passed away on April 30, 2026. A professor of surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and longtime surgical partner to the late Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, Dr. Noon spent decades at the forefront of organ transplantation and cardiac assist device technology, leaving an indelible mark on medicine and the patients he served.
Montrose restaurant owners linked to suspected murder-suicide in River Oaks that killed 4; deceased male named suspect
Read full article: Montrose restaurant owners linked to suspected murder-suicide in River Oaks that killed 4; deceased male named suspectAuthorities are investigating a tragic shooting that left a Houston couple and two young children dead at a residence in the River Oaks area.