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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...
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...
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!
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.
2 men wanted in home invasion that led to shootout at southwest Houston apartment
HOUSTON – Two men are wanted for their alleged involvement in a home invasion that led to a shootout on July 26 in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The wanted suspects, Dontarious Millender, 19, and Noah Humphries, 19, are both charged with burglary with intent to...
WATCH: Pep Rallies In Texas Are Simply Something Else
High school sports in Texas are truly a spectacle aren't they?. Everything is bigger here in the Lone Star State, and the passion for sports here is second to none. We've all seen a packed stadium for a highly anticipated matchup of two great teams haven't we? There's even been some classic calls posted to the internet of some of the games.
Study Says Texas Teachers Rank #1 in USA for Being Overworked
Teachers rank near the top when it comes to people who are the most underpaid and overworked. They work well over 40 hours a week, don't get paid what they deserve, and often take money out of their own pocket to buy school supplies. How about the frustration of dealing...
Texas’ Smallest High School Has An Enrollment In The Single Digits
I used to always think my former high school in Texas was small, but as it turns out, it was pretty midsized. It was one of those places where you knew everyone in your high school class, along with the upper and lower classes, but you didn't all necessarily talk. The same thing applied to the small town of Brownsboro, TX where it was located.
DPS Recognizes Courageous Acts at August PSC Meeting
August 26, 2024 – AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, recognized the service of several Texans at the PSC meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin. Commissioners and Director McCraw presented one Medal of Valor, three Director’s Awards, five Lifesaving Awards and one Unit Citation.
Squeezed by inflation and politics, a Texas food bank gets creative to keep people fed
LUBBOCK — Just a short walk behind the South Plains Food Bank lies an uncommon sight in the parched region — thousands of lush trees covered in apples, persimmons and other fresh fruit. The 15-acre orchard has its roots in East Lubbock, a known food desert in the...
Was Your Texas Social Security Data Hacked? Find Out For Sure
You probably read the headlines last week. A massive security breach may have compromised the personal records of millions of Texas residents. From El Paso to Amarillo, Abilene to Paris, and Lufkin to Galveston and every other city in the state, if you have a Social Security card and account, your sensitive information could have been compromised.
UTSA to grow Texas’ creative arts workforce with new degree programs
AUGUST 27, 2024 — The phrase “content creation” is taking form in multiple ways at UTSA. This fall, the university is preparing UTSA students for the state’s growing creative workforce with inspiring new degree programs. These programs aim to drive the university’s efforts to recruit the state’s most creatively talented students.
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