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Army veteran sucker punched while closing tab inside Sugar Land bar, victim's girlfriend says
An investigation is underway after a man was sucker punched at a Sugar Land bar after allegedly being called a racial slur.The Sugar Land Police Department said that the surveillance video Eyewitness News obtained will be used as part of its investigation.The video shows Derek Russaw II, an Army veteran, standing at the counter at Scholars and Scoundrels Bar and Grill at about 2 a.m. Tuesday.Russaw's girlfriend, Micaela Sanchez, said he was attempting to close out his tab when a man, who she says is a bar employee, called out to him."He said, 'Hey, what's up, n-word,'" Sanchez told ABC13.Sanchez...
Houstonians stranded in Jamaica due to Beryl forced to pay $800 to stay at resort with no food
HOUSTON — A nightmare in paradise -- that's been the experience of some Houstonians trapped in Jamaica following Hurricane Beryl's impact on the Caribbean island. Now, they're desperate to get out while others in the storm's path try to do the same. Joe Sam and Tyrone Schealy both work...
VIDEO: Get an up-close look at the repairs being made to Lake Livingston Dam
LIVINGSTON, Texas – Construction crews are working around the clock to make repairs to the Lake Livingston Dam after near-historic rainfall caused damage to the dam. The Lake Livingston Dam, built in 1969, suffered scouring and erosion in the stilling basin (the pool just after the spillway) and east training wing wall (along the side of the pool after the spillway) following a record discharge of water from the dam.
Missing woman's last known whereabouts uncertain after family gets conflicting information from 2 men
HOUSTON — A Houston family is worried for their missing loved one after she hasn't been seen in days. Relatives are searching for 22-year-old Angela Marisol Diaz, who was last seen at 4:40 a.m. Monday near the Moonlight Inn & Suites on the Gulf Freeway. She was wearing a red dress.
VIDEO: Drivers In Houston, Texas Discover Naked Person In Tree
Driving in Texas can sometimes be an experience. We've all seen at least one individual while out on the Texas roadways do something silly while driving right? Somebody going way over the speed limit, an individual not using a turn signal, or perhaps they're blasting music at an insane volume.
Deputy shoots suspect inside gas station in north Harris County, sheriff's office says
An investigation is underway after a suspect was shot by a Harris County deputy on Thursday, according to the sheriff's office.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted about the shooting at about 3:10 p.m. on X, formerly known as Twitter.Gonzalez said deputies were responding to a disturbance call outside of a gas station on FM 1960 near Ella Boulevard when a deputy opened fire, hitting a 47-year-old man.The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the suspect is accused of pointing a weapon at random people.Asst. Chief Tommy Diaz said that when deputies arrived at the scene, the suspect grabbed a pistol from his waistband...
$15 Million Surgical Scandal Settlement by Baylor St. Luke's and Texas Med Centers Rocks Houston
In a revelation that is shaking up the medical community, Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, along with Surgical Associates of Texas P.A., have agreed to shell out $15 million in response to a whistleblower's claims about concurrent surgeries gone wrong, according to reports from the Houston Chronicle and Hoodline. This historic settlement comes after accusations that surgeons at the institutions improperly supervised residents during critical portions of complex heart surgeries and even skipped informed consent procedures.
State Department re-issues travel advisory for Caribbean island due to terrorism and kidnapping
HOUSTON — A Level 3 travel advisory has been re-issued for Trinidad and Tobago due to terrorism and kidnapping, according to the U.S. State Department, meaning citizens should reconsider traveling there. Right now, U.S. government employees are not allowed to travel to the following parts of Port of Spain:...
The Isiah Factor crowns Best BBQ in Houston for their 2nd Annual BBQ Contest
HOUSTON - After deliberating long and hard, judges decided who would take home the bragging rights for the best ribs, brisket, turkey, sausage, sides, and Pit Master's Choice. As a part of The Factor's 2nd Annual BBQ Contest, judges blindly tasted each restaurant's dishes. You can watch the video in...
🥵 It’s so hot in Houston that even raccoons are throwing a pool party!
HOUSTON – There’s no dancing around the topic: it’s hot in Houston!. Temperatures are flirting with triple digits daily while the “feels-like” temperatures are soaring well into the 100s. Just step outside and you’re nearly smacked in the face with a double whammy of heat and humidity.
One phone call drains $17K from Pearland woman’s bank account
PEARLAND, Texas – You’ve heard these stories before about criminals pretending to be a bank or business and scamming customers out of hundreds, even thousands of dollars. And once you get scammed, there’s sadly not much you (or the banks) can do. That was the sad fate...
Reports: Mayorkas’ parole programs enable violent crimes to be committed against Americans
(The Center Square) – A wave of violent crime has befallen Americans nationwide connected to parole programs created by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, according to several reports. A pattern has emerged of single men illegally entering the U.S. who are considered inadmissible under federal law. Instead of being processed for removal, Border Patrol agents released them with a “notice to appear” before an immigration judge several years into the future. ...
An early, happy celebration was had by all
Shepherd had a very busy and happy Independence Day on June 29. Yes, it was hot, but it didn’t rain. The Hot Steppers did a fabulous demonstration for everyone. She was so thrilled, one very small young girl hugged one dancer’s leg till she was rescued by her sister.
4-year-old girl dies after she was left unattended in vehicle in NW Houston, HPD says
A 4-year-old girl is dead after she was left unattended in the back of a vehicle in northwest Houston on Wednesday evening, according to police.Emergency responders were called to an apartment complex in the 6500 block of Hollister Road near Wilshire Place Drive around 6:30 p.m.At the scene, they found a 4-year-old girl suffering from heat exhaustion. She was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.Northwest officers are at 6500 Hollister. Four year old female is deceased at the hospital after being left in a vehicle unattended. Investigation underway. 202 pic.twitter.com/xTTeUQaG56— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 4, 2024 According to...
Houston man charged with bigamy after wife finds out about 2nd wedding through Facebook: Records
A Houston woman told ABC13 that she found out through social media that her husband was getting re-married while he was still married to her.Marcus Andra Shorten, 53, is charged with bigamy, but he has not been arrested.According to court records, Houston police found two marriage licenses but not a divorce decree."You can't go around lying and misleading individuals at your self-satisfaction," Tammie, who married Shorten in 2012 and requested that ABC13 use only her first name, said.She said the couple separated in 2019, but they never divorced because he didn't want his family to think he was a "failure."...
East Texas women honoring late husband by continuing to help veterans at Counting Stars Ranch
ORE CITY, Texas — David Smithers, an army veteran, passed away on June 25th due to natural causes and while his family is still grieving, they are also reflecting on the kind person he was. “My husband had a difficult life. He struggled with problems himself and to get...
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