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Public's help sought in decades-old cold case
Investigators with the cold case team of the the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office are asking the public's assistance in a decades-old cold-case investigation. On July 10, investigators exhumed human remains from a Richmond cemetery in hopes of using recent advances in forensic biology and forensic DNA analysis to help solve the case, the office said in a press release.
Megan Thee Stallion Blesses Houston Senior Citizens Affected By Hurricane Beryl With Generators
Megan Thee Stallion is doing more for the people of Texas than Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz. Houston native Megan Thee Stallion continues to do right by the people in her hometown. Following Hurricane Beryl’s recent events, which left millions of people in the dark, the Hip-Hop superstar decided to help out those most in need of electricity: senior citizens.
Suspect charged in shooting of two men in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas — Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the shooting of two men at 2000 Oakdale Street around 2:55 a.m. on March 24. The suspect, 35-year-old Charles Dee Strain III, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 482nd State District Court, according to a press release from the Houston Police Department. A December 2020 booking photo of Strain, who is not in custody, is attached to the news release.
After Hurricane Beryl, Houston tracks debris collection with public map
After Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc in Houston earlier this month, the city’s Department of Solid Waste Management has released an interactive storm debris collection tracker that allows residents to see the progress of debris pickup. The tracker shows the areas where waste management trucks are removing debris from curbsides...
Crime Stoppers, Houston police offer $5,000 reward for information on Brittany Guidry’s killer
Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Houston Police Department will hold a press conference today to request public assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Brittany Guidry. Investigators will update the public on the case and family members will speak to the media today at 10 a.m.
THE NEWLY-IMAGINED NATIONAL TOUR OF PETER PAN
THE ALL-NEW PRODUCTION DIRECTED BY LONNY PRICE, WITH ADDITIONAL BOOK BY LARISSA FASTHORSE AND CHOREOGRAPHY BY LORIN LATARRO. PREMIERES IN HOUSTON AT THE HOBBY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 26 AT 10AM. October 1-6, 2024. THE HOBBY CENTER. WHO: Memorial Hermann Broadway at the...
Mattress Mack Stands Up for Houston – Slams “Centerpointless”[VIDEO]
As always Mattress Mack steps up for Houston! The same morning Hurricane Beryl made landfall last week, he opened up his Gallery Furniture Showroom floor as a shelter. Gallery Furniture has been functioning as a cooling center and has been providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mack estimates about 15,000 people came to his shelter during the past week! He says, it's the right thing to do!
Jail inmate, relatives charged in money-laundering scheme uncovered during drug smuggling investigation, HCDAO says
HOUSTON — A murder suspect in the Harris County Jail is now charged with money laundering the profits he made from selling drugs to other inmates, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Joshua Sinclair Owens, 35, was jailed on a murder charge and five other felonies. Ogg...
Houston-Area Arts Spaces Still Closed Weeks After Hurricane Beryl
Weeks after Hurricane Beryl brought storms and strong winds to Texas’ coastal region, art spaces in the Greater Houston Area remain closed. The hurricane first made landfall in Mexico and the Caribbean as a Category 5 storm. After crossing the Gulf of Mexico it was downgraded to a Category 1 as it hit the Southern Texas coast. Residents and businesses along the coast were affected with nearly 3 million customers losing power in the immediate aftermath of the storm.
HOUSTON MAN ARRESTED EARLY TUESDAY
A Houston man was arrested early Tuesday on drug charges. Brenham Police report that early Tuesday morning at 2:55, Officer Grayson Marburger observed a vehicle stalled in the lane of travel in the 2000 block of Highway 36 North. Contact was made with the driver, Jerry Restrepo, 20 of Houston. K-9 assistance was requested and Washington County Constable Rolling responded to the scene. The K-9 alerted on the vehicle at which time a probable cause search was conducted. Suspected narcotics were located inside the vehicle and Restrepo was placed under arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was transported to the jail and booked in without incident.
EaDo’s Himari to host matcha, sushi fusion event
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Himari is a Japanese restaurant in Houston’s EaDo neighborhood. The sushi bar is hosting a pop-up event on Wednesday, July 27 in collaboration with ensō, a local, Asian-owned matcha and tea company. This pop-up was created to make a special experience for matcha and...
The Significance of Blue Police Lights
HOUSTON (CW39) – The sight of blue police lights is a common yet powerful symbol in modern society. These lights are not only a tool for law enforcement but also serve as an important signal to the public. The History Behind Blue Police Lights. The use of blue lights...
Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Alisa Zapata
Dr. Alisa Zapata has served as principal of Westside High School since 2022, where she and her team work to provide a vital, engaging educational experience for their zoned students, Westside’s STEAM magnet, and Futures Academy of Health Science students. She is this week’s HISD Star Educator. Zapata...
Pop-Off Politics: Roughly $35 Million headed towards water infrastructure
HOUSTON – Pop-Off Politics is where we keep you informed about how your tax dollars are being spent by the City of Houston. Every Wednesday, 16 members of the Houston City Council convene to allocate millions of dollars toward projects intended to benefit Houstonians. We’re highlighting two significant items on the agenda that total $35 million.
Whataburger celebrates National Chicken Wing Day with flavor on July 29
HOUSTON (KIAH) – National Chicken Wing Day is coming up next Monday, July 29, and Texas based fast food chain, Whataburger is celebrating by giving away FREE boneless WhataWings!. Customers must buy an order of WhataWings through the Whataburger app and you’ll get a second order for FREE. This...
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