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Chance for rain in the Valley is rising
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It starts out as a few drops of rain here and there this week but ends up as a fairly good shot at scattered rain showers down the road. Through the weekend the Rio Grande Valley will have a daily shot at a...
Fatal crash in Houston leaves two dead after high-speed collision
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 4900 Crane Street about 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday. The identities of the deceased males, both 44 years old, are pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division, Sergeant P. Lee and Officer N. Luu reported that the driver of a silver Ford Crown Victoria was traveling eastbound on Crane Street when he lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, and struck a parked black Dodge Challenger. Both the driver and passenger were pronounced dead at the scene by responding Houston Fire Department paramedics.
Suit details how UM surgeon double-booked surgeries, padded his pay at Texas hospital
“In short, the teaching physicians churned through as many cardiac surgeries as possible to generate revenue for Baylor, [Medicare] regulations be damned, and were rewarded with lavish compensation,” Justice Department lawsuit says.
Tank cleaning company accused of ignoring 2019 safety failures; cited for 8 repeat, 11 serious violations
HOUSTON, Texas — According to a U.S. Department of Labor release a La Porte, Texas tank cleaning company “again chose to disregard federal safety standards that may have protected their employees from hazardous working conditions and prevented another employee from suffering a fatal injury.”. In late December 2023,...
Texas Lawmen Deployed to Secure GOP's Milwaukee Gala Amid Local Force Frenzy!
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent over a hundred law enforcement officials to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to bolster security at the Republican National Convention (RNC), following the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Trump's appearance at the RNC marked his return to the public eye since the incident. The decision by Abbott to deploy these officers, "ensure there are ample security resources present to safeguard attendees," in a critical show of support during a tumultuous time, the Governor stated, as per the Office of the Texas Governor. The support from Texas includes personnel from several cities, with 27 officers coming from the Austin Police Department (APD).
Political endorsements take Americans by surprise
HOUSTON - Teamsters' President Sean O’Brien, who represents over 1.3 million union members and appeared on the Republican National Convention stage, shocked the country. He talked about how Republicans were there for union workers and the Democrats lacked action. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app...
From home repairs to food and more, there are different ways you can get help
HOUSTON — In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, the search for financial assistance has become the latest challenge for people across southeast Texas. While FEMA recently opened individual assistance applications in 17 counties, not everyone will qualify for that specific financial aid. For those who are denied or simply not eligible, there are additional options available.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick fronts special senate committee after CenterPoint’s lackluster Beryl response
The company’s hurricane response was at the center of a press conference earlier this week, when Texas Governor Greg Abbott condemned the CenterPoint, claiming it “compromised lives” in the Houston area. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and other Houston lawmakers are at the forefront of a newly created...
Astros can't afford to tank their World Series chance with this idiotic reunion
The Houston Astros might've lost two of three against the Rangers right before the All-Star break, but they ended the first half about as well as they could've hoped. Despite a 10-19 start and a slew of injuries to several of their best players, the Astros ended the half with a 50-46 record. They're just 1.0 game back of the first-place Mariners in the AL West and are in the thick of the Wild Card race as well.
Funeral service for Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda
HOUSTON - A fallen Harris County deputy who was killed in the line of duty was honored during a funeral service on Friday. Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda, a five-year veteran of the sheriff’s office who served on the Violent Persons Warrant Task Force, was shot and killed last week while trying to track down a suspect.
Houston area businesses, services see impacts from global tech outages caused by CrowdStrike content update defect
HOUSTON — A widespread CrowdStrike issue caused an outage that disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world Friday. Escalating disruptions continued hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. Around 5 a.m. Friday, CrowdStrike...
Surrogacy company owner stole families' money to bankroll rap career, court docs allege
FRISCO, Texas — The owner of an established company used by future parents and surrogates stole more than $10 million for personal use, court documents filed in Harris County allege. Surrogacy Escrow Account Management, known as SEAM, was designed to give intended parents an account in which to store...
Weekend construction | Gulf Fwy at Griggs
HOUSTON (CW39) – The northbound Frontage Road of the Gulf Fwy at Griggs Rd will see a complete closure this weekend. The roadway will be closed continuously from 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 19 to 5:00 a.m., Monday, July 22. Detour via TranStar: IH-45 northbound frontage road is detoured to...
Storm chances daily through the weekend in Houston
We will start off Saturday with a few showers but they’ll be isolated. This means that the earlier you can run errands, or take that morning jog the better. After 1PM we can expect to see showers and storms scattered around southeast Texas. Although rain chances increase after 1PM, it’s still only a 30% chance you will get caught in a passing shower or storm. Highs will be in the lower-90s. It will feel hot if you do not see storms. Storms should taper off after sunset.
Global tech outage causes closures of Texas driver's license offices
HOUSTON — Heads up if you had an appointment at a Texas Driver’s License office today. Because of the global tech glitch, all driver’s license offices are closed right now. According to the Texas DPS, customers who did have appointments were notified. At this point, Texas DPS...
Texas Man Arrested After Fatal Crash in Hitchcock County
JULY 19, 2024 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Texas man following a fatal crash in southwest Nebraska. Thursday, at approximately 6:55 a.m. CT, the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Department requested Troopers to assist in responding to a fatal crash that involved two semi-trucks and trailers. The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 25.
LOOK: 28 Texas Cold Case Murders Have Been Solved Since 2019
I'm an avid watcher of TV shows such as NCIS, Law & Order, and the various CSI dramas. I enjoy them, but I realize that the breakneck speed at which they can solve crimes is a massive exaggeration of how things play out with detectives in the real world. Yes,...
Summer Institute for Visual Arts Teachers
Visual arts teachers are invited to a professional development opportunity to investigate artistic methods, techniques, processes, and materials. Educators can discover ways to bring this knowledge into the studio and explore ideas for including works from the MFAH art collections in the classroom. Art-making and gallery sessions focus on the...
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