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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.
Join the SPLASh challenge to cut plastic waste and make a real difference for wildlife
Read full article: Join the SPLASh challenge to cut plastic waste and make a real difference for wildlifeMake a splash this month by cutting back on plastic waste and joining a coffee cup challenge to help clean our shorelines.
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis fired after series of ‘back-to-back’ investigations
Read full article: Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis fired after series of ‘back-to-back’ investigationsGalveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis' employment was ended by interim CEO Marty Miles on Tuesday following a series of back-to-back investigations.
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.
Procession scheduled for Saturday as body of Shiloh Wilson is brought back to Kingwood
Read full article: Procession scheduled for Saturday as body of Shiloh Wilson is brought back to KingwoodA procession is scheduled to arrive Saturday afternoon in Kingwood as the body of Shiloh Wilson, one of the victim’s of the devastating Guadalupe River flood, is brought back home and reunited with his parents.
Murder charge now filed against suspect in deadly carjacking in southwest Houston
Read full article: Murder charge now filed against suspect in deadly carjacking in southwest HoustonA suspect already facing charges in connection with a carjacking that left a victim shot and killed at a southwest Houston gas station has now been charged with murder, the Houston Police Department announced.
Learning to how to navigate grief together when disaster strikes
Read full article: Learning to how to navigate grief together when disaster strikesWhen disaster strikes we might look to others for guidance but in the wake of this week's devastation in the Hill Country, we've found ourselves at a loss for words. We're speaking with local therapist Karen Winston about having these tough conversations and how to find comfort and support during tragedy. Visit togetherfortx.com to donate to those impacted. Your donation directly supports flood relief efforts in Texas through The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services teams are working around the clock to provide meals, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care in the communities affected by devastating flooding.
Clear Alert issued for missing Houston man police believe to be in imminent danger
Read full article: Clear Alert issued for missing Houston man police believe to be in imminent dangerThe Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional CLEAR Alert on behalf of the Houston Police Department for 61-year-old Alan Lee.
Friend of Humble ISD teacher killed in floods holds onto hope for missing wife and son
Read full article: Friend of Humble ISD teacher killed in floods holds onto hope for missing wife and sonSearch and rescue crews continue to sift through debris, hoping to find some of the victims swept away by floodwaters over the July 4 weekend alive.
‘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.
Procession scheduled for Saturday as body of Shiloh Wilson is brought back to Kingwood
Read full article: Procession scheduled for Saturday as body of Shiloh Wilson is brought back to KingwoodA procession is scheduled to arrive Saturday afternoon in Kingwood as the body of Shiloh Wilson, one of the victim’s of the devastating Guadalupe River flood, is brought back home and reunited with his parents.
Kingwood girls organize bake sale, raise funds for flood relief
Read full article: Kingwood girls organize bake sale, raise funds for flood reliefIn Kingwood, four young girls are doing their part by organizing a bake sale to raise money for victims of the devastating floods in Texas Hill Country.
Friend of Humble ISD teacher killed in floods holds onto hope for missing wife and son
Read full article: Friend of Humble ISD teacher killed in floods holds onto hope for missing wife and sonSearch and rescue crews continue to sift through debris, hoping to find some of the victims swept away by floodwaters over the July 4 weekend alive.
‘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.
‘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.
Deputies from all 5 precincts escort body of Montgomery County teen who died in Hill Country floods
Read full article: Deputies from all 5 precincts escort body of Montgomery County teen who died in Hill Country floodsDeputies honored Reese by escorting her home so she could be laid to rest.
Multi-vehicle crash in Montgomery County causes significant delays for miles
Read full article: Multi-vehicle crash in Montgomery County causes significant delays for milesIf you’re passing through Montgomery County on Tuesday morning, a multi-vehicle crash is causing massive backups for miles.
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.
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.
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.
Houston lawmakers fight Governor Abbott’s Special Session to redraw district maps
Read full article: Houston lawmakers fight Governor Abbott’s Special Session to redraw district mapsMembers of Congress from Houston are pushing back against a special legislative session called by Governor Greg Abbott.
Harris County cracks down on fraudulent fundraisers after Hill Country floods
Read full article: Harris County cracks down on fraudulent fundraisers after Hill Country floodsHarris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen is warning the public to be vigilant against scams following the recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
‘It hit my heart’: Volunteer finds Camp Mystic victim water bottle, returns it to family after flooding
Read full article: ‘It hit my heart’: Volunteer finds Camp Mystic victim water bottle, returns it to family after floodingAfter finding a child’s water bottle marked with a name along the flood-ravaged Guadalupe River, a volunteer used a Facebook group to track down the grieving family.
Country music artist George Strait announces benefit concert for Texas Hill Country flood recovery
Read full article: Country music artist George Strait announces benefit concert for Texas Hill Country flood recoveryThe concert was announced on Strait’s X page and will be held in Boerne, Texas on July 27. An intimate donor dinner will also be held.
Murder charge now filed against suspect in deadly carjacking in southwest Houston
Read full article: Murder charge now filed against suspect in deadly carjacking in southwest HoustonA suspect already facing charges in connection with a carjacking that left a victim shot and killed at a southwest Houston gas station has now been charged with murder, the Houston Police Department announced.
Hearing set for Robert Roberson, father accused of killing daughter in 2003, amid execution date dispute with Texas AG
Read full article: Hearing set for Robert Roberson, father accused of killing daughter in 2003, amid execution date dispute with Texas AGRobert Roberson, convicted of the death of his two-year-old daughter in 2003, faces a new execution date despite new evidence.
Clear Alert issued for missing Houston man police believe to be in imminent danger
Read full article: Clear Alert issued for missing Houston man police believe to be in imminent dangerThe Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional CLEAR Alert on behalf of the Houston Police Department for 61-year-old Alan Lee.
Gov. Greg Abbott says additional Texas counties approved for federal aid following floods
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott says additional Texas counties approved for federal aid following floodsGov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that the federal government has updated the Presidential Disaster Declaration following recent flooding in Texas to include additional counties.
LIVE RADAR: Friday afternoon thunderstorms firing off, expected to bring heavier rain by evening
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Friday afternoon thunderstorms firing off, expected to bring heavier rain by eveningShowers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.