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Devastating Details About the Worst Crime Ever in Texas
Just like every other state in the country we know that crime happens in Texas. There are burglaries, robberies, and even murders. We know that people with evil intentions are going to do bad things, but when you think about the worst crime to ever be committed in Texas it’s a reminder to all of us about how evil some people can truly be.
Let’s Look at the Biggest Snowfalls in Texas History
We all know that the weather in Texas can be extreme at times. Obviously, most people think about the extreme heat that Texas can deal with in the summer months. And yes, that can be intense at times, but you learn to deal with it. But the heat is not...
FEELING LUCKY: A New Casino Is Coming To East Texas
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is the oldest Native American reservation in Texas and they announced some big plans. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas boasts a unique story dating back to before the 1700s according to their website. The Tribe operates on the oldest reservation in the state located on approximately 10,200 acres in the Big Thicket of Deep East Texas.
Texas pension adds $200m to credit strategies
The $48 billion Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) in Austin added two funds within its credit programs so far this month. The commitments were made within strategic credit and direct lending programs that total $4.5 billion and $6.9 billion, respectively. Both strategies returned just over 12% for the year through June 30. In […]
Tarah Batiste, Laila Morrison lead Willowridge volleyball resurgence
As the new volleyball season dawns, the Willowridge High School varsity girls’ volleyball team is ready to defy expectations. Competing in the highly competitive 5A Region III District 20, the Eagles enter the season with little fanfare, especially after finishing seventh last year with a 1-12 record. However, two determined seniors, Tarah Batiste and Laila Morrison, aim to rewrite the Willowridge narrative.
7 arrested in deaths of 53 migrants smuggled into Texas in trailer in 2022
Guatemala City — Guatemalan police on Wednesday arrested seven Guatemalans accused in the smuggling of 53 migrants from Mexico and Central America who died of asphyxiation in 2022 in Texas after being abandoned in a tractor trailer in scorching summer heat.They were the latest arrests after years of investigation into the deadliest tragedy of migrants smuggled across the border from Mexico. The dead included eight children. Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez told The Associated Press the arrests were made possible after 13 raids in three of the country's departments. They included Rigoberto Román Miranda Orozco, the alleged ringleader of the smuggling...
German Chain Coffee Fellows to Boost Houston Cafe Scene with Four New Locations
Houston is getting a jolt of European café culture as Germany's Coffee Fellows announces the addition of four new locations to its local lineup. Already operating in Katy and Bellaire, the chain known for its sustainable coffee and European ambiance is expanding its footprint, which will bring the total number of Houston-area outposts to six. According to Eater Houston, patrons can expect the new branches to open over the coming months, with the first on Eldridge Parkway in the Memorial area slated for a September launch, followed by additional locations in Katy and Cypress, and a drive-thru kiosk planned for Pearland next year.
CenterPoint aims to push cost of repairing Hurricane Beryl’s damage onto Houston-area ratepayers
The company’s latest quarterly report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission specifies the company will seek to pay for the damages over several years through bonds and pass the debt service costs onto customers. Listen. CenterPoint Energy defended its accounting practices last Thursday, in the latest hearing before...
13 Investigates: Uncertified teachers at HISD more than doubles this year
13 Investigates learned there are more than twice as many uncertified teachers at Houston public schools this year.Last year, HISD told us there were nearly 800 uncertified teachers.According to data the district provided in response to our open records request, 2,097 of HISD's 10,618 teachers are uncertified. That means 20%-or one in every five teachers-are uncertified. The district says those teachers are "working toward certification."Districts hiring uncertified teachers is a growing trend statewide.During an April 2023 report, the Texas Education Agency said 29% of all newly hired teachers were uncertified, calling it a "historic high" for the state.13 Investigates sat...
No Injuries Reported as Houston Fire Department Battles Residential Blaze in Southwest Houston
Emergency services converged on a residential area in southwest Houston on Monday following reports of a house fire. Details remain sparse, but FOX26 Houston reports that the blaze occurred within the 11500 block of Keegans Ridge Road. Meanwhile, the Houston Fire Department has been actively engaged in dousing the flames, ensuring the safety of those nearby.
Buffalo Bayou trail segment collapses next to east Houston apartments
At least two light fixtures behind the apartment complex sunk. A large vertical crack could be seen in a section of the wall that supports the trail along the bayou. Crews are working to clear a section of the Buffalo Bayou hike and bike trail that collapsed along the property of a mixed-use east Houston development on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania animal rescue gives dogs on euthanasia list in Texas a second chance
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An animal rescue in Pennsylvania is trying to save as many dogs as it can from the euthanasia list at an animal shelter in Texas.It's a race against time to find fosters or adopters in Western Pennsylvania, and Bark About It Rescue is not giving up on these canines in need.The rescue said a 1-year-old lab mix named Alina was set to be euthanized after 2 p.m. on Wednesday at BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions in Houston. It is a municipal shelter that cannot close its intake. Alina and two other puppies, sweet Rin Tin Tin and...
Houston man seen on video carjacking elderly couple after committing murder sentenced to 80 years for crime spree
HOUSTON – A Houston man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after being caught on camera carjacking an elderly couple and committing a murder on the same day. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg described the man’s actions as intentional and deliberate. Michael Coates, 21, was...
Houston pilot who died in Odessa plane crash was President & CEO of Pasadena-based TechCorr
Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis said the plane was struggling to get altitude and clipped powerlines before crashing. A Houston pilot who died in a plane crash on Tuesday morning in West Texas was the President and CEO of a Pasadena-based company called TechCorr. Joseph Vincent Summa died in the...
Body found outside dollar store in SW Houston
The body of a person was found by Houston Police officers in a southwest Houston shopping plaza. Investigators say the call came in from the 8500 block of South Sam Houston Parkway East at around 9:10 a.m. When they arrived, officers said the person had already died of natural causes.
Officer opens fire at suspected car thief, leading to East Freeway chase, HPD says
The Houston Police Department tracked down two auto theft suspects related to a chaotic scene along the East Freeway on Wednesday afternoon, during which an officer opened fire and police chased a stolen truck."We have two suspects going in different directions. One in the vehicle, one on foot. We had an officer just discharge his weapon, so it was very chaotic," HPD Assistant Chief Megan Howard said.HPD said the incident started at about 12:30 p.m. as a proactive auto theft investigation near Interstate 10 and Mercury. According to police, officers spotted two suspects in an SUV engaged in suspicious behavior...
‘I’m Angry as Hell’: Outraged Father Whose Son Collapsed Before Dying In Texas School Alleges Nurse Did Not Know CPR, Demands Answers
A grief-stricken father is demanding answers and accountability from a Texas school system after his 14-year-old son suddenly died after suffering multiple seizures at once […] ‘I’m Angry as Hell’: Outraged Father Whose Son Collapsed Before Dying In Texas School Alleges Nurse Did Not Know CPR, Demands Answers
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