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East Texas native's acting career took a frightening turn — now he's the monster in 'Alien: Romulus'
LONGVIEW, Texas — Jeremy and Angela Newlin could have been overtaken by shock and fear as they watched the premiere of “Alien: Romulus” earlier this month. The horrific Xenomorph mercilessly attacks and kills its prey and gives a blood-curdling scream, shaking viewers to their core. But the...
Houston sees 500% increase in abandoned babies since 2022
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Some would call it a crisis. Six babies have been abandoned in Houston this fiscal year, according to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. That number is a 50% jump from 2023 when four babies were abandoned, and a 500% increase from 2022 when...
W. Houston apartment complex neighbor lured 7-year-old with dog, games, and treats, mom says
A 7-year-old's mother told ABC13 that her son fell victim to one of the oldest predatory ploys in the book when, according to the Houston Police Department, a neighbor at their apartment complex lured and took him.HPD said it happened at noon on Sunday in the 3100 block of Hayes Road on the city's west side."I keep telling him, 'They like little boys, too. It's not just girls," the mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said. "It's scary.According to the mom, it all started when Kenneth Gage approached her son with his dog."He (saw) the dog and started petting it,...
A Message From Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, Superintendent
We have had a great start to the 2024-2025 school year! I have visited campuses at least once a week, if not twice. These visits bring me joy and remind me why I love serving as your superintendent. They remind me why the work we do in our schools is so important. My why lies in seeing students’ excitement about learning, underscored by hearing their dreams and aspirations.
The quest for a breakout season begins
TRINITY — With the 2024 Texas High School Football Season rapidly approaching, the Trinity Tigers are preparing to take the field under the Friday Night Lights. On Friday, the Tigers hosted the Top 10-ranked Lovelady Lions in the first of two organized scrimmages prior to the beginning of non-district play.
Harris County defense attorney arrested, accused of smuggling drugs to client in court
HOUSTON — A Houston defense attorney who usually defends the rights of others is now in jail as a defendant himself. Jason Terrell Johnson, 42, was arrested Monday inside a Houston courthouse on felony charges. He’s accused of smuggling synthetic marijuana to a client during a court hearing earlier this month with the help of at least one other person.
HPD investigating after 7-year-old girl drowns in pool at west Houston private fitness club
Authorities are investigating a drowning involving a child at a west Houston fitness club over the weekend.Houston Police Department officers responded to a drowning call at about 4 p.m. on Sunday in the Briar Forest neighborhood at Club Westside on Wilcrest Drive.HPD said the 7-year-old girl was taken to Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, where she was pronounced dead.ABC13 spoke to someone who claimed they witnessed the incident but didn't want to be identified out of sensitivity to the situation.That person said it happened during a birthday party in the club's primary family pool.They said everything at the pool was...
Free home repairs for low-income families, seniors who still need help after Beryl
HOUSTON/(CW39) It’s been over a month since Hurricane Beryl took over the houston area, causing more than two and a half million people to deal with no power and living in damaged homes. Several thousand low-income families in the Houston area are still living in homes, that are considered...
Texas Mall Brawl Caught on Camera
Shoppers at a Houston, Texas mall recently expected a nice relaxing day of shopping and eating but were treated to a scene that was way more than they bargained for. X user @ih3art4kayy posted the video at the bottom of this article which features a massive brawl taking over the food court. Let's break down the footage!
Fort Bend ISD to consider new book policy that would increase superintendent’s powers
The superintendent, rather than a series of committees, would be responsible for deciding when library materials are removed. Fort Bend ISD will consider a policy Monday night that would give the superintendent more power over books in schools. Currently, if a parent files a complaint about a book, it is...
I Wasn’t Expecting My Tesla Cybertruck Delivery to Be Ready This Quick – Please Help Me Get My $1000 Back
Jerome Werling is a prospective Cybertruck owner who paid $1000 non-refundable to convert his Cybertruck reservation into a binding order. Jerome made this decision in June amid the Cybertruck shortage. Jerome’s thought process was to put in his order early, and by the time he wanted a Cybertruck, which was...
15-year-old arrested for shooting 4 siblings in SE Houston after ‘dispute via social media’
HOUSTON – Police say they have a teenager in custody after four siblings were shot inside their southeast Houston home. Two more shooters remain at large. The siblings – ages 10, 12, 15, and 16 – were attacked last Thursday in their home on Collier Street and Carrolton Street right near Brays Bayou a little after 9 p.m.
Deepsea Technologies Chosen for Supply Subsea Distribution Equipment Contract
(Image credit: Deepsea Technologies Inc.) Deepsea Technologies Inc. has been awarded the supply of subsea distribution equipment for an independent operator in the Gulf of Mexico. Deepsea Technologies will be supplying subsea distribution equipment, including multiple Subsea Umbilical Termination Assemblies, Steel Tube Flying Leads, and Hydraulic Distribution Units. This equipment...
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