Bay City
LATEST NEWS
Texas' strict abortion laws may be fueling tragic trend: 6 babies abandoned in Harris Co. since June
Investigators are calling it an epidemic: parents abandoning their babies.ABC13 has reported on six instances of child abandonment in Harris County since the beginning of June. In two cases, children died.READ RELATED: Multiple babies found abandoned last month in Houston: 'It's heartbreaking'Leah Kipley with the National Safe Haven Alliance said the landscape is troubling.States like Texas with near-total abortion bans are dealing with more parents abandoning their children for several reasons like desperation and a lack of information.Texas' safe haven law, or the Baby Moses law, allows a parent to leave a baby less than 60 days old safe and unharmed at a hospital, fire station, or EMS station.They must notify an employee that the child needs a safe haven.Though this type of law exists nationwide, Kipley said parents still need more support.The National Safe Haven Alliance has helped save more than 4,800 babies since 1999. Their hotline for immediate assistance is 1-888-510-BABY(2229).For updates on this story, follow Briana Conner on Facebook, X and Instagram.RELATED: Houston woman abandoned 40 years ago says bigger conversation needed after 2 babies found days apartRELATED: 18-year-old charged after newborn abandoned in dumpster near SW Houston apartment, HPD says
Sheila Jackon Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term
Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica Lee Carter, will be the only Democrat on the ballot seeking to finish the...
Abbott blasts Harris as California liberal extremist
(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasted Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee saying she is a California liberal and extremist. Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. While attacking her opponent, former President Donald Trump, and Republicans who support him throughout her speech, she said she would unify all Americans if elected president. ...
Fourth Member Of Texas Megachurch Leaves Over Moral Issue
The Gateway Church in Texas saw another high-ranking pastor leave over what's being described as a "moral issue." Per CBS News, Kemtal Glasgow was fired from his pastoral position. He's the fourth leader to leave the church over a span of two months. The church asked for Glasgow's resignation, which was addressed by one of the elders, Tra Willbanks.
BeatKing Celebration of Life service to be held in Houston Aug. 29
HOUSTON - A celebration of life event will be held to honor iconic Houston rapper and producer BeatKing in Houston. According to the artist's website and loved ones, the memorial service will be held on Aug. 29 at Bayou City Event Center at 11 a.m. and admission is by ticket only as capacity is limited. There will be a balloon release after at 2 p.m.
Amber Alert issued for missing 8-year-old boy with autism, last seen in Fort Bend County
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office is searching for an 8-year-old boy with autism, last seen on Saturday morning at the Lakemont neighborhood.Ryan Agakbusi was last seen at his family's home in the 19900 block of Kendall Lake Drive.His mother said a surveillance camera captured him leaving his bedroom at around 4:56 a.m.A neighbor's surveillance camera then captured him walking down a nearby street at around 5:37 a.m."Dad was like, 'Where is Ryan?' and I was like, he's sleeping. Probably sleeping. And I was like, No, he's not in his room," Ademorowa Oladeinde said, adding she'd found a pair of...
VYPE Spotlight: Bayleigh Minor of FBCA Volleyball; 2024 Preview
With the Fall season here, it has officially become our busiest time of the year, given the bevy of campus-coordinated media days on our schedule. Recently, our team traveled to Fort Bend Christian Academy for their 2024 Fall Media Day. Keep reading... 24 Aug, 2024. VYPE Spotlight: Sarah Odell of...
Massive 6-Foot-7 Offensive Lineman Makes High School Defensive Ends Look Like Tiny 5th Graders
High school football is back, which marks the return of giant recruits that look like men amongst boys. Future TCU offensive lineman Witten Van Hoy is our first physical specimen of the season. He is a monstrous 17-year-old! Van Hoy, a three star prospect in the college football recruiting Class of 2025, plays right tackle […] The post Massive 6-Foot-7 Offensive Lineman Makes High School Defensive Ends Look Like Tiny 5th Graders appeared first on BroBible.
Texas Father Outraged As Bodycam Video Seemingly Shows Teacher ‘Being Urged’ By Cop to File Assault Charges Against 10-Year-Old Who Was Placed In Handcuffs: ‘I Feel Silly Doing That’
The arrest of a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders is at the center of controversy over how police detained her and then ultimately decided to […] Texas Father Outraged As Bodycam Video Seemingly Shows Teacher ‘Being Urged’ By Cop to File Assault Charges Against 10-Year-Old Who Was Placed In Handcuffs: ‘I Feel Silly Doing That’
Discover Live Music in Cypress This Weekend at The Barn, Creekwood Grill, Boardwalk at Towne Lake and More
The My Neighborhood News Live Music Fix is a weekly lineup of live music events happening across the Cypress and Cy-Fair areas that also includes a brief description of each artist or ensemble. Learn more about your local musicians and take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy quality live music close to home!
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.