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Tragic Discovery of Deceased Newborn in Northwest Houston Highlights Urgent Need for Safe Haven Awareness
In the light of the recent heartbreaking discovery of a deceased newborn baby in the Chimney Hill subdivision of Northwest Houston, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is urging those who find themselves unable to take care of their newborns to remember the Safe Haven law or the Baby Moses law.
Santa Fe trial: Psychiatrist testifies on accused gunman Dimitrios Pagourtzis’ mental state after mass shooting
HOUSTON, Texas – The civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, who is accused of the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, has entered its 13th day. So far, we’ve heard testimonies from several families of the 10 people who were killed, including those who were injured, when Dimitrios allegedly entered Santa Fe High School in 2018 and began opening fire.
Woman assaulted and dragged off trail while running at Memorial Park, HPD confirms
A warning to anyone who jogs alone -- police confirmed a woman was assaulted while running at Memorial Park.Houston police said the attack happened around 5 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 in the 6500 block of Memorial Drive.The runner was physically assaulted and is still in the hospital, officials said.According to police, she was approached by a man in his 20s who accused her of running over his brother. Then, he reportedly began physically assaulting the woman and dragged her off the trail.HPD said the victim does not know the man and has no idea what he was talking about.The man managed to run off after the attack and, at last check, no arrests had been made.
Houston-area school districts warn of continued severe cuts if voucher fight keeps funds tied up in state legislature
HOUSTON – Superintendents and school board leaders across Texas are raising urgent concerns about the financial crisis gripping their districts. Alief ISD and Spring Branch ISD are among those hardest hit, warning of severe cuts ahead if the state continues to withhold additional funding. Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent Charles...
Houston cold case suspect's daughter apologizes to victim's family, calls dad 'a monster'
A cold case suspect's court appearance painted a graphic and horrifying picture of the murder that investigators accused him of committing 17 years ago.This week, the Houston Police Department announced 64-year-old Anthony Lankford's arrest in the November 2007 slaying of Bethel Ann Rawls, whose body was found inside her apartment in the 10200 block of Bissonnet Street.Inside probable cause court, prosecutors read off the brutal details of Rawls' death, alleging Lankford beat, strangled, and stabbed the woman in the private areas.The description was too much for the presiding magistrate, who cut off the prosecutor."She was impaled. I am aware of...
Houston Mayor John Whitmire claims Iran paid some pro-Palestine demonstrators outside his home
Houston Mayor John Whitmire accused some of the pro-Palestinian demonstrators staging outside of his home in recent months of being paid protestors for Iran.Whitmire made the accusation Wednesday as a discussion dragged on over a law he proposed to keep protestors 200 feet away from targeted homes. He went on to explain he was not certain of the information regarding Iran."I'm just going by the advice of Homeland Security, other departments, some higher than city government, that there is a connection to Iran. It's dangerous if it's true," he said.Nishu Siddique, who has been participating in some of the Al-Awda...
Kinders invest $122M in the Black Community
Long before countless corporations and foundations reneged on their pledged millions in the wake of the Summer of George Floyd to combat racial inequities, one local foundation began its quiet yet powerful legacy of actually investing in a better, more equitable society. The Kinder Foundation (KF), established in 1997 by...
The Houston Texans Are the New NFL Dynasty
Looking back on last season, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the Houston Texans have some of the best young talent in the league on both sides of the ball. With the addition of DeMeco Ryans becoming the head coach last year, CJ Stroud, Tank Dell, and Will Anderson come to mind when you think of “young talent” on the team, but after this off season, the veteran presence on both sides of the ball are going to make this team a contender for the long-term, and become the new dynasty.
Cy-Fair ISD's approval of Bible courses for next year catches parents' attention
Some Cypress-Fairbanks ISD parents are raising concerns about a new course that'll soon be offered.Two courses coming to Cy-Fair ISD high school classrooms caught parents' attention this week. Several of them addressed school board members at Monday's meeting."As a Bible-believing Christian, I would not want my child to take the course or the textbook," Mary Ann Jackson said."With understaffing and overburdened teams, how exactly is it going to be carried off?" Dave Mahon asked school board members."Cy-Fair's a diverse district with more than 100 languages, I believe, and dialects spoken," Jenn Chenette also chimed in. "I think that needs to...
Former Astros' All-Star goes ballistic on umpire after replay review upheld
The Toronto Blue Jays may have won Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, but former Houston Astros outfielder George Springer had to watch the end of the game from the comfort of the clubhouse. Why? Because Springer was ejected in the top of seventh inning after arguing with the umpire.
Bun B & Boi-1da Hit Back At Sauce Walka's Claim Drake Neglects Houston Rappers
Houston, TX - Bun B and OVO producer Boi-1da have responded to Sauce Walka‘s complaint that Drake doesn’t care for the Houston rap scene. During an appearance on The Breakfast Club on Tuesday (August 13), Walka criticized Drizzy’s relationship with H-Town rappers, despite the fact he has cited the city as a major influence and owns property in Texas.
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