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Houston man accused of beating man after fender bender, charged with murder in road rage incident
A Houston man already accused of beating a man after a fender bender is now facing murder charges.Authorities have charged 23-year-old Roy Herring in a murder case that stemmed from a road rage incident on June 26.The victim, Edgardo Estrada, was inside his car when it slammed into the fencing of a community pool at Cook Road and Bissonnet in southwest Houston. Police found Estrada was shot several times in his car. They suspected road rage, but no arrests were made immediately.On Friday morning, the murder charge became official. Investigators believe Herring got into some sort of road rage dispute...
CDC says kids with head lice can stay at school, don't have to be sent home early
HOUSTON — Students with head lice don't have to be sent home from school, according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The guidance says for students to be sent home at the end of the day to be treated and they're allowed to return after beginning the appropriate treatment.
More people blurring homes on Google Maps to enhance security
HOUSTON - More people appear to be blurring their homes on Google Maps to promote security. A popular online tool that a lot of us use is seen, by some, as a potential invitation, for crooks. A growing number of people are trying to blur their existence on Google Maps.
Colts fans can’t help but laugh at the Texans training room embarrassment
With the Indianapolis Colts' first regular season game coming in a little over two weeks against the Houston Texans, why not start firing up the trash talk? It's easy with division rivals but the Texans made it even easier with this latest error. J.J. Watt, who played with the Texans...
Houston council members 'shocked' at what they heard from the teachers' union regarding HISD
A city council meeting left some members stunned at what they heard from the teachers' union and parents just days after school started.A week after a Marshall Middle School student died, Houston city council members held a hearing on HISD. During the meeting, the student's death took center stage."This was something that never should have happened," Houston Federation of Teachers chief of staff Corina Ortiz said.A week ago, HISD said the student suffered a medical emergency. On Thursday, Houston Federation of Teachers leaders told the council the nurse tried to use an AED, but it wouldn't work.The district won't say...
Dallas City Council Confronts Legal Challenge Over State Fair of Texas Gun Ban as Attorney General Ken Paxton Sets Ultimatum
The debate around the State Fair of Texas' recent gun ban has escalated to the doors of the Dallas City Council as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues a threat of legal action. The council convened in a closed session to deliberate on the new gun policy, which was implemented after a shooting incident at the fair last year left three people injured. According to CBS News, Paxton's ultimatum underlines the policy's conflict with state laws that permit licensed gun owners to carry firearms on government-owned properties.
NASA to decide whether Starliner can safely bring crew back to Earth
NASA engineers met Friday to review test results and make recommendations on whether to bring two astronauts back to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner ferry ship or keep them in orbit an additional six months and bring them home aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and other senior agency managers planned to meet Saturday morning at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to review the data collected to date and to make a decision on how to proceed.While nothing official has been said or leaked, insiders say the most likely scenario, given the risk-averse post-Columbia environment, is to...
Phoenix Suns Will Trade Devin Booker to the Houston Rockets
After a disappointing playoff run, where they failed to make a deep postseason push, if they have another season of no NBA Finals, the Suns will be forced to consider their future. With Kevin Durant nearing the end of his prime and Devin Booker in his peak years, the Suns are faced with tough decisions. If the team doesn’t achieve the success it’s built for, a major shakeup could be on the horizon—and that might include trading their franchise star, Devin Booker.
Big News for Colony Ridge Community: A New High School Is Coming Soon!
CLEVELAND, Texas - Aug. 23, 2024 - PRLog -- Great news for Colony Ridge residents—the Cleveland ISD board has approved the purchase of 94 acres on FM 1010, paving the way for a brand-new high school. This development marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to expand educational opportunities. This new high school will be key in ensuring our community remains a top choice for families seeking quality education and a vibrant lifestyle.
The Astros are now 5 1/2 games up in the AL West after shutting out the Orioles 6-0
BALTIMORE (AP) — Spencer Arrighetti outpitched Corbin Burnes, Ben Gamel drove in two runs in his Houston debut and the Astros extended their lead in the AL West to a season-high 5 1/2 games with a 6-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night. Arrighetti (6-11) allowed three...
League City Council to Hold Public Hearing and First Reading of FY 2025 Budget on August 27
On the upcoming Tuesday, League City's local government will convene for a regular City Council meeting slated for 6 p.m. The session, scheduled for August 27, will notably incorporate a first reading of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, an important future-looking financial blueprint, which has been shared with the public in advance in the form of a PDF. The meeting will also serve as a public hearing, offering a platform for League City residents to articulate their opinions on the proposed budget arrangements, according to information from the League City's official announcement.
Clear Creek ISD to vote on new budget
Clear Creek ISD is expected Aug. 26 to approve its new budget for fiscal year 2024-25, according to agenda documents. (James T. Norman/Community Impact) Clear Creek ISD is expected Aug. 26 to approve its new budget for fiscal year 2024-25, according to agenda documents. Also on the agenda is approvals...
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