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‘He’s like my kid’: Baytown woman struggles to find missing dog, receives threatening messages
Read full article: ‘He’s like my kid’: Baytown woman struggles to find missing dog, receives threatening messagesNicole Latour has received several calls from people claiming to have her dog, but they refuse to FaceTime her or meet in person, while demanding money.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Man captured on camera stealing baby turtle from Spring pet store enclosure
Read full article: HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Man captured on camera stealing baby turtle from Spring pet store enclosureAuthorities are searching for a man who was captured on video reaching into a tank and stealing a turtle from a Spring pet store.
Hackers steal nearly 20k from small Houston business owner, leaving shop in limbo. How to prevent it
Read full article: Hackers steal nearly 20k from small Houston business owner, leaving shop in limbo. How to prevent itA Spring small business owner faces potential closure after cybercriminals siphoned nearly $20,000 from her business bank account, despite following standard security protocols.
Former KPRC 2 photojournalist injured in head-on crash with suspected repeat DWI offender
Read full article: Former KPRC 2 photojournalist injured in head-on crash with suspected repeat DWI offenderA respected former KPRC 2 photojournalist is recovering in the hospital after a serious head-on collision involving a suspected drunk driver—who had already been arrested for DWI just weeks earlier.
Need a passport? New Houston East End office offers walk-in service only
Read full article: Need a passport? New Houston East End office offers walk-in service onlyThe Harris County District Clerk’s Office (HCDCO) has opened a new location for passport applications inside its Records Center.
‘Just seemed like we’d moved into a mob neighborhood’: Neighbor frustrated over short-term rentals in neighborhood
Read full article: ‘Just seemed like we’d moved into a mob neighborhood’: Neighbor frustrated over short-term rentals in neighborhoodThe peace of a Houston resident has been disrupted by what he describes as a revolving door of short-term renters at the house next door, which is being advertised on Airbnb.
Woman poses as undercover cop to rob, kidnap Houston business owner at gunpoint to collect debt for man
Read full article: Woman poses as undercover cop to rob, kidnap Houston business owner at gunpoint to collect debt for manA woman is facing multiple charges after posing as a Houston police officer during a robbery and kidnapping at a business in February, according to court records.
DHS offering $1,000 and travel assistance for undocumented immigrants who voluntarily self-deport using CBP Home app
Read full article: DHS offering $1,000 and travel assistance for undocumented immigrants who voluntarily self-deport using CBP Home appThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the U.S. using the CBP Home app are now eligible to receive $1,000 and help arranging travel back to their home country.
Charges filed against armed man shot by HPD officers during police pursuit
Read full article: Charges filed against armed man shot by HPD officers during police pursuitCharges have been filed against an armed man who was arrested in a shooting incident in which Houston Police Department officers during a pursuit.
Wallethub survey ranks Houston as 9th best city for basketball fans
Read full article: Wallethub survey ranks Houston as 9th best city for basketball fansWith such high-performing hoops within the city limits, this begs the question: Is Houston a good city to be a basketball fan? A recent survey from WalletHub explored this exact question.
Final Fifth Ward soil tests show no immediate health risk, consistent with earlier results
Read full article: Final Fifth Ward soil tests show no immediate health risk, consistent with earlier resultsUnion Pacific has released the final round of soil testing results from the area surrounding the former Houston Wood Preserving Works site in the city’s Fifth Ward, confirming no immediate health risk, consistent with previous findings.
Former CEO of Continental Airlines sued over Houston woman’s remains after her sudden death in Mexico
Read full article: Former CEO of Continental Airlines sued over Houston woman’s remains after her sudden death in MexicoAn ex-CEO of Continental Airlines is being sued following the death of a Houston lawyer he was in Mexico with when she died at a dermatology clinic. The woman's brother is suing to prevent her remains from being cremated.
Parents urged to stay vigilant after attempted kidnapping at North Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Parents urged to stay vigilant after attempted kidnapping at North Harris County apartment complexResidents at the Bella Vida apartments in North Harris County are on high alert after a man allegedly attempted to kidnap a 13-year-old girl over the weekend.
Bar 5015 fire: FBI searching for suspect charged in arson case; $3,000 reward for fugitive
Read full article: Bar 5015 fire: FBI searching for suspect charged in arson case; $3,000 reward for fugitiveAnother suspect has been charged in the 2020 Bar 5015 explosion following the arrest of the former co-owner of the Turkey Leg Hut, Lyndell “Lynn” Price, and others.
Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. receives 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty for killing girlfriend
Read full article: Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. receives 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty for killing girlfriendA former NFL tight end has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars for murdering his girlfriend in the Houston area in 2021.
Man admits to stabbing roommate multiple times, then goes back to work in another room of home
Read full article: Man admits to stabbing roommate multiple times, then goes back to work in another room of homeA man was arrested and charged after admitting he stabbed another man multiple times inside an apartment, then went back to work in another room of the home while the victim suffered and died, according to records.
Conroe ISD students band together to demand action as they mourn death of classmate
Read full article: Conroe ISD students band together to demand action as they mourn death of classmateConroe Independent School District students are uniting to demand action following the tragic death of a classmate.
A purr-fect rescue: Harris County deputies save cat from car engine entrapment
Read full article: A purr-fect rescue: Harris County deputies save cat from car engine entrapmentToday, a heartwarming purr-fect rescue unfolded as Harris County Precinct 5 constables successfully saved a furry friend from an unexpected hiding place—a car engine.
Family of man shot by Houston police seeks answers at HPD headquarters
Read full article: Family of man shot by Houston police seeks answers at HPD headquartersThe family of Tony Underwood, a 37-year-old man shot by a Houston police officer last week, gathered at HPD headquarters seeking information about his condition and to request access to see him.
Man shot at multiple times after pulling over to pee in Houston’s midtown
Read full article: Man shot at multiple times after pulling over to pee in Houston’s midtownCharges have been filed against a man accused of shooting at another man who was just trying taking a quick bathroom break at an abandoned strip mall in midtown Houston, records show.
Woman wanted for bomb threats at Houston airport, accused of trying to frame ex lover
Read full article: Woman wanted for bomb threats at Houston airport, accused of trying to frame ex loverA woman accused of trying to frame her ex lover by calling two airports about a bomb threat is now wanted by police.
‘Nothing has happened’: Houston family demands action after 2nd grader allegedly assaulted at HISD elementary school
Read full article: ‘Nothing has happened’: Houston family demands action after 2nd grader allegedly assaulted at HISD elementary schoolThe family of a seven-year-old student at a Houston ISD elementary school is speaking out after they said their child was sexually assaulted by a fellow student in the school’s bathroom.
Rapper CashOut Ace accused of managing ‘prostitution enterprise’ as pimp in Houston
Read full article: Rapper CashOut Ace accused of managing ‘prostitution enterprise’ as pimp in HoustonMiguel Guajardo, who is known online as rapper Cash Out Ace, was arrested earlier Monday and booked into the Harris County Jail for aggravated promotion of prostitution.
Brisket burglary yields big blessing for Southwest side small business owner
Read full article: Brisket burglary yields big blessing for Southwest side small business ownerA Houston barbecue restaurant owner whose business was nearly derailed by theft has experienced an unexpected surge of community support, resulting in thousands of dollars in donations and free repairs.
Former UT kicker Justin Tucker released by Ravens; team calls it a ‘football decision’
Read full article: Former UT kicker Justin Tucker released by Ravens; team calls it a ‘football decision’The Baltimore Ravens have parted ways with their all-time leading scorer in what the team is calling a “football decision.”
Fetterman, Meng, Lawler introduce bipartisan bill to return stolen SNAP benefits
Read full article: Fetterman, Meng, Lawler introduce bipartisan bill to return stolen SNAP benefitsThree politicians from the northeast United States have introduced an act to protect families relying on SNAP benefits if their funds are stolen.
Man taken to hospital by helicopter after shooting self during police pursuit in stolen car
Read full article: Man taken to hospital by helicopter after shooting self during police pursuit in stolen carA man who was involved in a police pursuit in the Katy area has been rushed to a hospital after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Montgomery County man given 99-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting girl on 13th birthday
Read full article: Montgomery County man given 99-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting girl on 13th birthdayA Montgomery County jury handed down a lengthy prison sentence to a man who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl on her 13th birthday.
Student loan panic: 5.3 million borrowers could face wage garnishment starting May 5
Read full article: Student loan panic: 5.3 million borrowers could face wage garnishment starting May 5Millions of Americans are at risk of having their wages garnished as the federal government resumes collections on defaulted student loans.
Xfinity outage impacting radar on severe weather day in Houston. How to stay alert
Read full article: Xfinity outage impacting radar on severe weather day in Houston. How to stay alertOn a day where the Greater Houston area is expecting severe weather, dozens of Xfinity customers are reporting multiple outages.
‘The turkeys have come home to roost’: FBI says former Turkey Leg Hut owner sold drugs out of restaurant
Read full article: ‘The turkeys have come home to roost’: FBI says former Turkey Leg Hut owner sold drugs out of restaurantAfter the arrest of former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lyndell “Lynn” Price on arson charges related to the 2020 explosion at Bar 5015, federal prosecutors on Thursday argued in court to keep him in custody pending trial, presenting evidence and additional allegations.
‘Zero tolerance’: Mayor Whitmire comments on 12 HFD cadets terminated for sharing racist memes in Instagram chat
Read full article: ‘Zero tolerance’: Mayor Whitmire comments on 12 HFD cadets terminated for sharing racist memes in Instagram chatHouston Mayor John Whitmire has commented for the first time regarding the decision to terminate 12 cadets at the Houston Fire Department after officials uncovered a social media group chat sharing offensive and harmful content.
Former owner of Turkey Leg Hut charged in 2020 bar explosion enters ‘not guilty’ plea at federal court hearing
Read full article: Former owner of Turkey Leg Hut charged in 2020 bar explosion enters ‘not guilty’ plea at federal court hearingLyndell “Lynn” Price, the former owner of The Turkey Leg Hut who now owns The Oyster Hut, has been indicted on three federal charges.
Man found guilty of killing Houston pastor in road rage incident sentenced to 23 years
Read full article: Man found guilty of killing Houston pastor in road rage incident sentenced to 23 yearsProsecutors at one point said Longmire’s claim to be an Uber driver was a pattern of lies and an attempt to create an alibi. Meanwhile, Longmire’s defense attorney argued a jury should determine whether the case has “reasonable doubt.”
A tofu legacy: Carol Sue Chiu’s journey with Banyan Foods and the role of Integrity Bank in supporting local businesses
Read full article: A tofu legacy: Carol Sue Chiu’s journey with Banyan Foods and the role of Integrity Bank in supporting local businessesBanyan Foods, a tofu company founded by Carol Sue Chiu, is making waves in Houston’s food scene.
Naked man breaks into League City woman’s bedroom — turns out to be her downstairs neighbor
Read full article: Naked man breaks into League City woman’s bedroom — turns out to be her downstairs neighborA $50,000 bond was set for a man facing multiple charges in connection with a burglary and attempted sexual assault, according to the police department.
MD Anderson cuts spending, pauses some hiring after multi-million dollar budget shortfall
Read full article: MD Anderson cuts spending, pauses some hiring after multi-million dollar budget shortfallThe MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Texas Medical Center sent a memo to employees on April 17, announcing it will cut back on spending to prepare for a multi-million-dollar budget shortfall this year.
NFL fines Falcons $250K, assistant coach Jeff Ulbrich $100K over Shedeur Sanders draft prank call
Read full article: NFL fines Falcons $250K, assistant coach Jeff Ulbrich $100K over Shedeur Sanders draft prank callThe NFL has punished the Atlanta Falcons and their defensive coordinator with six-figure fines after the DC’s son was responsible for a draft day prank call on an NFL prospect.
Closing arguments expected in trial for Houston pastor’s accused killer
Read full article: Closing arguments expected in trial for Houston pastor’s accused killerThe trial for a man accused of killing a well-known pastor in southeast Houston during an apparent road rage incident is set to conclude Wednesday as closing arguments begin.
Free program for small business owners could earn you $5K
Read full article: Free program for small business owners could earn you $5KHarris County and BakerRipley are teaming up to offer small business owners, those with just 25 employees or less a unique, free, training program that sets them up with one-on-one training with an experienced business mentor to help them grow their businesses.
Iraqi authorities arrest ISIS member connected to deadly New Orleans truck attack
Read full article: Iraqi authorities arrest ISIS member connected to deadly New Orleans truck attackIraqi officials announced the arrest of an ISIS member who allegedly incited the New Orleans truck attack that killed 14 people and injured dozens more on New Year’s Day.
UP IN SMOKE: U.S. Customs seizes $729K counterfeit cigarette shipment in Texas
Read full article: UP IN SMOKE: U.S. Customs seizes $729K counterfeit cigarette shipment in TexasAn attempt to transport a shipment of counterfeit cigarettes valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars was smoked out in Texas over the weekend.
Houston man handed $10M bond after being charged under Texas’ new terrorism law
Read full article: Houston man handed $10M bond after being charged under Texas’ new terrorism lawA Houston man accused of conspiring to commit murder has been indicted under a new terrorism law in Texas, marking the first case of its kind in Harris County.
Driver-by shooter sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder of 15-year-old Texas City student
Read full article: Driver-by shooter sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder of 15-year-old Texas City studentA Galveston County jury sentenced Darius Jeriod Geters, of Texas City, to 40 years in prison for the murder of a 15-year-old Texas City student.
Can the Houston Rockets come back from 3-1 series deficit? They’ve done it twice before!
Read full article: Can the Houston Rockets come back from 3-1 series deficit? They’ve done it twice before!The Houston Rockets are on the brink of elimination from the NBA Playoffs, and they’re looking for a comeback of unlikely proportions to keep their season alive.
Celebrating 160 Years: Juneteenth Houston announces exciting event for today
Read full article: Celebrating 160 Years: Juneteenth Houston announces exciting event for todayJuneteenth Houston, formerly known as The Juneteenth Houston Citywide Committee, announced its 160th commemorative series of celebrations and community initiatives for 2025.
More than 20 people banned after brawl at Carnival Cruise Line in Galveston
Read full article: More than 20 people banned after brawl at Carnival Cruise Line in GalvestonA total of 24 people were banned after a video showed a group of people throwing fists and shoving each other while getting off a ship inside a Galveston terminal.
Solid Waste Operations a key focus this week at City Hall, Mayor and his team looking to purchase over 30 vehicles
Read full article: Solid Waste Operations a key focus this week at City Hall, Mayor and his team looking to purchase over 30 vehiclesThe City of Houston is set to vote on more trucks for solid waste as well more contractors to help pick it up.
‘The website looked legit’: New Caney homeowner says contractor left project unfinished after $9,925 deposit
Read full article: ‘The website looked legit’: New Caney homeowner says contractor left project unfinished after $9,925 depositA New Caney homeowner says a contractor left her with an unfinished project after she paid nearly $10,000 for work that was never completed.
Trump-inspired burger joint just opened in Houston — Here’s what you can expect
Read full article: Trump-inspired burger joint just opened in Houston — Here’s what you can expectIf you’re craving burgers with a side of political flair, you’re in luck: Trump Burger has officially opened its doors in Houston.
Don’t wait! Wednesday is the deadline to have REAL ID
Read full article: Don’t wait! Wednesday is the deadline to have REAL IDBeginning May 7, 2025, anyone 18 years and older who plans to fly domestically or visit certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport.
Baytown parents accused of making gun accessible that their teen used in murder of 14-year-old classmate
Read full article: Baytown parents accused of making gun accessible that their teen used in murder of 14-year-old classmateThe parents of the teen who killed 14-year-old Anaya Zachary in Baytown have been charged with providing access to the weapon used in the shooting.
Man killed after getting shot several times in gas station parking lot near SW Houston
Read full article: Man killed after getting shot several times in gas station parking lot near SW HoustonHouston police said it's unclear what led up to the shooting and the surveillance video they reviewed so far shows no interaction between the man and the shooter before everything unfolded.
12 Houston Fire Department cadets terminated for sharing racist, hateful memes in Instagram group chat
Read full article: 12 Houston Fire Department cadets terminated for sharing racist, hateful memes in Instagram group chat12 cadets at the Houston Fire Department were terminated after an Instagram group chat surfaced where they were sharing offensive and hateful content.
Woman and infant dead, 2 children hospitalized after vehicle plunges into water in Channelview
Read full article: Woman and infant dead, 2 children hospitalized after vehicle plunges into water in ChannelviewA woman is dead and two children were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a submerged vehicle in a causeway in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Former owner of Turkey Leg Hut arrested after federal grand jury indictment for 2020 bar explosion
Read full article: Former owner of Turkey Leg Hut arrested after federal grand jury indictment for 2020 bar explosionLyndell “Lynn” Price, the former owner of The Turkey Leg Hut who now owns The Oyster Hut, has been indicted on three federal charges.
Hazmat spill closes northbound lanes of SH-288 at Southmore Boulevard following crash
Read full article: Hazmat spill closes northbound lanes of SH-288 at Southmore Boulevard following crashSeveral lanes on State Highway 288 have been closed due to a hazmat spill involving a heavy truck, according to Houston TranStar.
Greater Houston Builders Association president details how Trump’s tariffs will impact construction costs
Read full article: Greater Houston Builders Association president details how Trump’s tariffs will impact construction costsAdam Ashman, president of the Greater Houston Builders Association, says the impact of tariffs is currently limited, primarily affecting products imported from China, such as hardware and lighting.
Shannon Sharpe announces plans to temporarily step away from ESPN amid sexual assault allegations
Read full article: Shannon Sharpe announces plans to temporarily step away from ESPN amid sexual assault allegationsShannon Sharpe has announced his intention to temporarily step away from ESPN days after he was involved in a sexual assault lawsuit.
TEA ratings 2023: The best and worst performing Houston-area school districts
Read full article: TEA ratings 2023: The best and worst performing Houston-area school districtsAfter months of delays and legal disputes, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the 2022–2023 A–F accountability ratings for public schools and districts.
Liberty Co. Pct. 3 Commissioner David Whitmire offered money for sexual favors in child custody case: court documents
Read full article: Liberty Co. Pct. 3 Commissioner David Whitmire offered money for sexual favors in child custody case: court documentsLiberty County Commissioner David Whitmire has been indicted on charges of sexual assault, harassment, and solicitation of prostitution, according to newly released court documents.
Green scores 38 as Rockets even series with intense 109-94 win over Warriors
Read full article: Green scores 38 as Rockets even series with intense 109-94 win over WarriorsAfter dropping Game 1, the Rockets were desperate to pick up a home win before the series moved to the Bay Area. They did just that, cruising to a comfortable victory.
Liberty County commissioner accused of mocking dog advocates now facing criminal charges in separate case
Read full article: Liberty County commissioner accused of mocking dog advocates now facing criminal charges in separate caseA Liberty County commissioner who came under fire earlier this year for mocking dog advocates is now under investigation after being indicted on three counts, according to reports.
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office addresses beach closure rumors ahead of Jeep Weekend
Read full article: Galveston County Sheriff’s Office addresses beach closure rumors ahead of Jeep WeekendRumors have been circulating about Galveston closing its beaches during Jeep Weekend, but the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is setting the record straight.
2nd ringleader in international fraud scheme targeting elderly sentenced to prison
Read full article: 2nd ringleader in international fraud scheme targeting elderly sentenced to prisonThe second ringleader in an international fraud scheme targeting the elderly has been ordered to prison, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX).
‘We’re all on edge’: Heightened security at Harris County courthouses after downtown shooting
Read full article: ‘We’re all on edge’: Heightened security at Harris County courthouses after downtown shootingOne day after chaos erupted in downtown Houston, security is tighter at the Harris County courthouse complex.
‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Beloved BBQ spot targeted AGAIN days after costly brisket heist in Houston
Read full article: ‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Beloved BBQ spot targeted AGAIN days after costly brisket heist in HoustonKPRC 2 first brought you this unfortunate story on Monday about a family-owned barbecue joint targeted in a robbery that cost them thousands — only for them to be hit again.
Female correctional officer accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old inmate at Texas juvenile facility
Read full article: Female correctional officer accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old inmate at Texas juvenile facilityA former correctional officer with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department has been arrested and is facing multiple charges involving a 16-year-old juvenile victim.
Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones released from hospital one day after being wounded in shooting
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones released from hospital one day after being wounded in shootingHarris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones is expected to be released from hospital Tuesday afternoon—just one day after she was injured in a shooting near the Harris County Family Law Center in Houston.
‘Career criminal’ accused of assaulting his HCSO deputy girlfriend in Houston
Read full article: ‘Career criminal’ accused of assaulting his HCSO deputy girlfriend in HoustonA man with an extensive criminal history spanning multiple states was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, who is also a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, records show.