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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.
Copa América quarterfinals invade Houston: Fans excited for Argentina vs. Ecuador match
HOUSTON - Soccer fans are buzzing with anticipation in Houston as Argentina and Ecuador are slated to compete in the Copa América quarterfinals at NRG Stadium. Spirits are high among the supporters who have traveled from across the globe to cheer on their national teams. Dedicated aficionados gathered for...
Drowning prevention and water safety tips from Harris County Sheriff's Office
There's a portion of the San Jacinto River in northeast Harris County that has become notorious for drowning deaths. It's a stretch from the Lake Houston Dam to Highway 90, that's traditionally been referred to as Banana Bend.A lieutenant from the Harris County Sheriff's Office told ABC13 that the department responds to more drownings in that area than they do anywhere else in the area.Lt. David Jasper said there have been three drowning deaths here this year. That includes a 14-year-old girl and her 38-year-old father who drowned on Father's Day."She slipped and fell in the water," Jasper said. "He...
$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.
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...
Deputies and U.S. Marshals arrest wanted felon for breaking into ex-girlfriend's home
HOUSTON, Texas — A wanted felon was arrested after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and assaulting her, authorities said. Deputies with Constable Jerry Garcia's Special Operations Unit and the U.S. Marshals Violent Offenders Task Force executed several felony arrest warrants for 32-year-old Robert Trevino for violation of a protective order and burglary of habitation with intent to commit assault. These warrants were filed after Trevino forced himself inside the home of his ex-girlfriend and assaulted her, according to a press release from the department.
Punk Rock Priests: New Film 'Parallel Love' Tells Story Of Georgia Band Luxury
Going from punk rock to the priesthood is not a common progression. Then again, Georgia band Luxury never followed the rules. A new film called Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury follows the Toccoa and Athens group through their brush with death and, eventually, three members becoming Eastern Orthodox priests. The documentary feature makes its Georgia premiere at the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 19 and at Ciné in Athens on Thursday, June 20.
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...
HOOKED ON EAST TEXAS: Record Spotted Gar caught in East Texas
DOGWOOD CITY, Texas — An East Texas angler recently landed a record Spotted Gar on Lake Palestine. Caleb Pierce and his fiancé Brittany Chandler were out on Lake Palestine bow fishing while David Pierce, Caleb's dad, was directing the flat bottom boat as they trolled around the islands hunting Carp and Gar.
'Well, I have something for your little boy' | Texas mother with 2 Black children says neighbor hung noose in his yard to threaten them
MANVEL, Texas — A Manvel mom reached out to KHOU 11 News after she said her outcry for help fell on deaf ears. She said her neighbor has been harassing her and her family for several months even using racially charged tactics to intimidate them. Kat Ducommun said this...
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
Old pipes cause Texas cities to lose tens of billions of gallons of water each year
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas’ most populous cities lost roughly 88 billion gallons of water last year because of aging water infrastructure and extreme heat, costing them millions of dollars and straining the state’s water supply, according to self-reported water loss audits.
South Texas surfers ride out waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes
With their eyes on Hurricane Beryl’s trajectory through the Gulf of Mexico this Fourth of July weekend, South Texans are monitoring the storm and wondering what the direct impact will be on the southwest Gulf of Mexico. Beryl made landfall on July 1 in Grenada, strengthening at times to...
Oregon beats out several elite programs for 5-star WR out of Texas
Oregon continues to make waves in the class of 2025. On Thursday night, 5-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore announced his commitment to Dan Lanning and the Ducks. Moore, a Texas native, is one of the highest-rated WR prospects in the country for this cycle. He had offers from some of...
'Nice time to be together': For East Texans, Fourth of July means family
Since childhood, Bullard resident Elisa Ellison has participated in her family’s unique Fourth of July tradition: firework battles. The family gathers every year to light small fireworks, facing them toward each other in a friendly competition. “You have the same stuff. You line it all up however you want...
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