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Oak Ridge North police officer terminated after being charged with possession of child pornography
Read full article: Oak Ridge North police officer terminated after being charged with possession of child pornographyAn officer with Oak Ridge North Police Department has been fired after being arrested for multiple counts related to possessing child pornography.
Tornado devasta la Estación de Bomberos 154 en Conroe, causando daños significativos
Read full article: Tornado devasta la Estación de Bomberos 154 en Conroe, causando daños significativosUn tornado causó graves daños en la Estación de Bomberos 154 en Conroe, destruyendo el techo y las paredes, aunque afortunadamente no hubo heridos entre los bomberos.
Tornado rips through Fire Station 154 in Conroe, causing significant damage
Read full article: Tornado rips through Fire Station 154 in Conroe, causing significant damageA powerful tornado struck Fire Station 154 in Conroe, causing significant damage, including a ripped-off roof and shattered windows.
EF-3 tornado devastates Montgomery County family’s home, mother trapped under debris
Read full article: EF-3 tornado devastates Montgomery County family’s home, mother trapped under debrisA disaster declaration has been issued for Montgomery County after a powerful EF3 tornado ripped through the area, destroying homes and leaving families devastated. Among the hardest hit is the Martinez family, whose focus remains on the recovery of their mother, who was critically injured and trapped beneath the wreckage of their home.
Bomb-squad determines grenade found in Cypress garage had no explosives in it
Read full article: Bomb-squad determines grenade found in Cypress garage had no explosives in itExplosive disposure specialists responded to a Cypress house after a homeowner found what appeared to be an authentic grenade in their garage.
Roof collapses in AutoZone store in Cypress from Christmas thunderstorms
Read full article: Roof collapses in AutoZone store in Cypress from Christmas thunderstormsFor the Houston area, this year’s Christmas Eve brought the gift of rain—and then some. Strong thunderstorms hit the area throughout the night, and one business in Cypress was left in disrepair after the chaotic weather.
Gulf Coast Seafood Scandal: 60% of restaurants falsely advertise imported shrimp as local, study says
Read full article: Gulf Coast Seafood Scandal: 60% of restaurants falsely advertise imported shrimp as local, study says'I'll bet diners have no idea how much they are being duped,' said a local shrimper.
Texas tornadoes: 6 confirmed tornadoes cause widespread damage across counties
Read full article: Texas tornadoes: 6 confirmed tornadoes cause widespread damage across countiesHarris County and surrouding counties were rocked by severe storms and multiple confirmed tornadoes on Saturday, leaving behind widespread damage and heartbreak.
Penguin presents: Moody Gardens welcomes two fuzzy Christmas chicks!
Read full article: Penguin presents: Moody Gardens welcomes two fuzzy Christmas chicks!Christmas came early at Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid with the arrival of two fuzzy Chinstrap penguin chicks! Hatched just in time for the holidays, these tiny bundles of joy are capturing hearts as they settle into their cozy exhibit.
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.
Over half of Houstonians struggle with financial security, Rice University study shows
Read full article: Over half of Houstonians struggle with financial security, Rice University study showsA new study surveying over 5,500 Harris County residents reveals that two-thirds of Houstonians struggle with financial security, living paycheck to paycheck.
Taxpayer funds misused for parties, dining and travel by Houston Houston Authority heads
Read full article: Taxpayer funds misused for parties, dining and travel by Houston Houston Authority headsFrom extravagant holiday parties to high-end dining, over $100,000 was spent on non-essential activities in just 21 months. This includes a $13,546 Christmas party and wellness massages costing over $2,000.
What Texas renters should know if they’ve been wrongfully evicted
Read full article: What Texas renters should know if they’ve been wrongfully evictedA Houston resident voiced concerns to property managers about the lack of hot water in his apartment and was given an eviction notice "due to this ongoing issue with the temperature of the hot water not satisfying you."
Man killed in NW Houston, another hurt person found shot less than a mile away
Read full article: Man killed in NW Houston, another hurt person found shot less than a mile awayInvestigators believe the two shootings are related, but are working to find out how they're connected. It's also believed there was more than one shooter at the first crime scene.
‘They’re down the street’: Thieves remain on the loose after Houston man tracks down stolen items
Read full article: ‘They’re down the street’: Thieves remain on the loose after Houston man tracks down stolen itemsA Houston man decided to take matters into his own hands after his car was broken into just over a week ago, while having dinner on the city’s southwest side.
2 suspected drunk drivers crash in NE Harris County on New Year’s night
Read full article: 2 suspected drunk drivers crash in NE Harris County on New Year’s nightInvestigators say a man suspected of driving drunk and speeding crashed his car. While officers were investigating the scene, another driver (also believed to be under the influence) drove past a barricade and into the crash scene.
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.
Teacher of the year nominee resigns from Katy ISD after alleged assault of student with autism
Read full article: Teacher of the year nominee resigns from Katy ISD after alleged assault of student with autismThe Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office has confirmed the identity of a now-former Katy ISD teacher accused of grabbing a student with autism by the collar.
Former Katy ISD educator under TEA investigation for alleged assault against child with autism
Read full article: Former Katy ISD educator under TEA investigation for alleged assault against child with autismThe Texas Education Agency is investigating Katy Independent School District educator for possible assault against a child with autism.
Twister tears through North Katy: Homes destroyed, vehicles flipped - but no injuries
Read full article: Twister tears through North Katy: Homes destroyed, vehicles flipped - but no injuriesA powerful tornado tore through North Katy's Windward community, leaving homes destroyed and vehicles overturned, but miraculously, no injuries were reported as residents recount their close encounters with the storm.
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.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 18-wheeler rollover crash closes northbound lanes of I-45 at Montgomery County line
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 18-wheeler rollover crash closes northbound lanes of I-45 at Montgomery County lineA major crash involving an 18-wheeler rollover and a fuel spill has closed all lanes of I-45 at the Montgomery County line, causing significant traffic delays.
‘It’s disgusting:’ Porter Residents frustrated over brown water issues
Read full article: ‘It’s disgusting:’ Porter Residents frustrated over brown water issuesResidents of the Woodridge Forest neighborhood in Porter are frustrated with brown, gritty water from their taps, affecting daily life and damaging appliances.
Oak Ridge North police officer terminated after being charged with possession of child pornography
Read full article: Oak Ridge North police officer terminated after being charged with possession of child pornographyAn officer with Oak Ridge North Police Department has been fired after being arrested for multiple counts related to possessing child pornography.
Would you drink this?! People in Porter plagued by nasty brown water
Read full article: Would you drink this?! People in Porter plagued by nasty brown waterResidents in the Woodridge Forest area say the water discoloration has been a persistent problem and complaints filed appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
‘I lost my home’: Houston rapper Fat Tony’s house burns down during California wildfires
Read full article: ‘I lost my home’: Houston rapper Fat Tony’s house burns down during California wildfiresHouston rapper Fat Tony lost his home in the devastating California wildfires. 💔Despite the loss, he's safe and raising funds.
Pasadena Police assisting FBI in New Year’s Day crash in New Orleans that killed 10, injured dozens
Read full article: Pasadena Police assisting FBI in New Year’s Day crash in New Orleans that killed 10, injured dozensThe Pasadena Police Department is involved in the investigation into the deadly New Year’s Eve tragedy in New Orleans.
‘I fell to my knees’: Mom grieves loss of son shot on Christmas Eve in Pasadena
Read full article: ‘I fell to my knees’: Mom grieves loss of son shot on Christmas Eve in PasadenaA Georgia mother is mourning the death of her son, 26-year-old Chazz Williams, who was shot and killed on Christmas Eve while sitting in his car at an apartment complex off Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena.
School supply drive aims to rebuild Walt Disney Elementary, support students
Read full article: School supply drive aims to rebuild Walt Disney Elementary, support studentsA tornado with winds up to 125 mph severely damaged Walt Disney Elementary School in Alvin ISD, leading Mayor Kevin Cole to organize a supply drive for recovery efforts.
Pearland man loses home in fire days before Christmas. It's the latest way life tried to kick him down
Read full article: Pearland man loses home in fire days before Christmas. It's the latest way life tried to kick him downTroy Davis, a Pearland man, lost his home days before Christmas when a fire destroyed his RV and the adjacent house, which had already been damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
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.
Shoplifter tries bribing Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputy with ‘sexual acts and cash’ to avoid jail time
Read full article: Shoplifter tries bribing Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputy with ‘sexual acts and cash’ to avoid jail timeCheheiry Villalobos Santoyo was caught trying to hide $186 worth of merchandise at an Ulta Beauty store and while she was being taken to jail tried to bribe an officer with "sexual acts and cash in exchange to be let go."
Former security guard accused of secretly recording young girls at The Woodlands Mall
Read full article: Former security guard accused of secretly recording young girls at The Woodlands MallAuthorities began investigating Taylor Roy after getting tips about videos showing young girls recorded in public areas; namely The Woodlands Mall, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, and local parks. Some footage allegedly included young girls undressing in a Forever 21 dressing room.
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.
Oak Ridge North police officer terminated after being charged with possession of child pornography
Read full article: Oak Ridge North police officer terminated after being charged with possession of child pornographyAn officer with Oak Ridge North Police Department has been fired after being arrested for multiple counts related to possessing child pornography.
Former security guard accused of secretly recording young girls at The Woodlands Mall
Read full article: Former security guard accused of secretly recording young girls at The Woodlands MallAuthorities began investigating Taylor Roy after getting tips about videos showing young girls recorded in public areas; namely The Woodlands Mall, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, and local parks. Some footage allegedly included young girls undressing in a Forever 21 dressing room.
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.
Taxpayer funds misused for parties, dining and travel by Houston Houston Authority heads
Read full article: Taxpayer funds misused for parties, dining and travel by Houston Houston Authority headsFrom extravagant holiday parties to high-end dining, over $100,000 was spent on non-essential activities in just 21 months. This includes a $13,546 Christmas party and wellness massages costing over $2,000.
What Texas renters should know if they’ve been wrongfully evicted
Read full article: What Texas renters should know if they’ve been wrongfully evictedA Houston resident voiced concerns to property managers about the lack of hot water in his apartment and was given an eviction notice "due to this ongoing issue with the temperature of the hot water not satisfying you."
Texas Legislature faces flurry of proposals in 89th session, including immigration, education, and electric grid
Read full article: Texas Legislature faces flurry of proposals in 89th session, including immigration, education, and electric gridAs the Texas legislature kicks off the 89th session, lawmakers have introduced more than 2,400 bills across both the House and Senate. There was a flurry of bills filed November 12, 2024, the first day lawmakers could file.
Man killed in NW Houston, another hurt person found shot less than a mile away
Read full article: Man killed in NW Houston, another hurt person found shot less than a mile awayInvestigators believe the two shootings are related, but are working to find out how they're connected. It's also believed there was more than one shooter at the first crime scene.
‘They’re down the street’: Thieves remain on the loose after Houston man tracks down stolen items
Read full article: ‘They’re down the street’: Thieves remain on the loose after Houston man tracks down stolen itemsA Houston man decided to take matters into his own hands after his car was broken into just over a week ago, while having dinner on the city’s southwest side.
Southeast Houston resident faces eviction after complaints about lack of hot water
Read full article: Southeast Houston resident faces eviction after complaints about lack of hot waterImagine coming home after a long day, ready to unwind, only to find that your shower, bath, and faucets are running nothing but cold water.
Man arrested on multiple charges against ex-girlfriend’s family gets higher bond restrictions
Read full article: Man arrested on multiple charges against ex-girlfriend’s family gets higher bond restrictionsVincente Rodriguez appeared in court Monday morning for a criminal trespassing charge involving his ex-girlfriend’s family. This is his fourth arrest in the past month for charges against her family.