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When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow
"When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
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.
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...
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...
Indictment for former Harris County employee
HOUSTON - There was no proof of intent to influence 2022 election outcomes in Harris County. But prosecutors said Tuesday they will pursue criminal charges against a county employee who was allegedly working a second job while working for the county. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL...
Several Harris County residents learn property deeds were transferred to woman named in worldwide surrogacy scandal
HOUSTON – At least two Harris County residents are shocked and scrambling to figure out what to do after learning the deeds to their properties were transferred to a woman who they have never met before. Harris County Real Property Records show several properties deeded to Helen Yancy, who...
AAA: San Antonio gas prices drop, Texas holding steady
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A week ago, you were seeing a 15-cent increase in the average price for regular unleaded fuel in San Antonio, but this week the script has been flipped. For the second time in a two-week period, the Alamo City is sitting at $2.99 per...
Texas Woman Found Slumped Over Bathtub, Dead and with Her Hands Tied Behind Her Back
After six years of marriage, Susan Woods was ready to start a new life — but she never got the chance to. Susan, 30, was discovered dead in the bathroom of her the Stephenville, Texas home by her father on July 28, 1987 amid her divorce, after she failed to show up to work for two days.
How Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here.County election departments across Texas are trying to reassure voters amid a flood of formal challenges questioning whether their registrations are valid. The challenges, filed by conservative groups and individual activists, seek to remove tens of thousands of voters from the rolls on the grounds that they don’t live in the county, are not citizens, or have died.Election officials say the challenges are complicating the work they’re already doing to keep their voter rolls updated. They want...
USPS Warning Texans About The Dangerous New ‘SMISHING’ Scam
From Dallas, TX, and beyond, there will always be folks trying to steal your money. Whether it's a shady used car salesman or someone using this new SMISHING scam, just can't get too complacent these days. We wanted to make sure you got the memo on this new scam. The...
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