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Newborn found dead in north Houston ditch, second infant death this month, officials said
Know as the “Baby Moses Law,” a chapter of the Texas Family Code authorizes a designated infant care providers to take possession of a child appearing to be 60-days-old or younger from the child’s parents, if the parent doesn’t express intent to return the child, according to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
See what candidates are running in elections covering Bellaire, Meyerland, West University area
Republican and Democratic candidates in most races were determined during March primary elections and May runoffs, and candidates from other parties have now thrown their hats in the ring. (Courtesy Pexels) Update: This story was updated Aug. 22 with a note on Harris County district court races. Ballots for the...
Texas Man Wanted For Murder After Allegedly Forcing Estranged Wife To Shoot Her Lover
Michael Maurice Mack is wanted for capital murder after allegedly forcing estranged wife to shoot her boyfriend and then help him dump the dead man's body. A Texas man is wanted for capital murder after police officers say he broke into his estranged wife’s residence, allegedly shot her boyfriend, and made her go with him to dispose of the body.
Texas power grid status: ERCOT reports record-high power demand amid excessive heat
As parts of Texas continue seeing record temperatures with more heat in the forecast, folks are cranking up their air conditioning and running fans to seek relief. State workers are reporting the power grid has reached record demand. Thousands of Austin Energy customers also lost power Wednesday night, after one...
Man charged with capital murder for allegedly killing man inside estranged wife's home
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man charged with capital murder for allegedly breaking into his estranged wife's house and killing a man appeared in court Tuesday. Michael Maurice Mack, 48, turned himself in Tuesday morning. Mack was wanted by deputies for allegedly killing Kelvin Hinton, 53. On Aug. 14,...
‘Viruses like heat’: How climate change is boosting West Nile
Houston is seeing a spike in West Nile virus cases — and climate change is to blame. As of mid-August, 24 people in Texas’ Harris County had contracted the virus, and more than 600 mosquito samples tested positive for it. By contrast, over the past five years, the area saw fewer than 10 cases annually, and positive mosquito samples never rose above 320.
Breaking Barriers: Allyson Neal on Advancing Black Home Ownership and Building Generational Wealth
In the second part of my conversation with author Allyson Neal, we delved into the topic of Black home ownership. Neal emphasized the historical significance of home ownership for Black families and the need to persist in this crucial area: “I think that we have an opportunity to make substantial changes and [can] impact a new wave of approaching our ownership aspirations,” she says. “I also think that we can look to other organizations as role models. There are a lot of real estate investment trusts; there are a lot of non-profit organizations and foundations.”
Texas Inmate Used CashApp in Jailhouse Drug Ring; $30,000 Seized From Commissary Account
Where there is a will, there is a way. Just ask officials with Harris County Jail. Attorneys with Harris County District Attorney's Office recently announced that they had filed charges against three people for their part in a complex drug operation that brought narcotics into Harris County Jail. Joshua Sinclair...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo posts about bringing cat to DNC, appears to poke fun at Republican VP nominee JD Vance
HOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is off to the Democratic National Convention and she isn’t going alone. Hidalgo posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that she brought her cat with her. The photo shows Hidalgo with her cat on an airplane as they headed off...
NW Harris County father confirms missing 16-year-old daughter found in New York by Homeland Security
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – KPRC 2 is learning more about a missing teenager from Harris County after her father tells us she was found in New York. PREVIOUS: NW Harris County father searching for missing 16-year-old daughter believed to be in NYC. Avery Baker, 16, was last seen at...
Man accused of killing estranged wife's boyfriend in front of her in Katy-area home turns himself in
A suspect accused of killing his estranged wife's boyfriend and then forcing her to help him dispose of the body has turned himself in.ABC13 was at the courthouse downtown Tuesday morning when Michael Maurice Mack, 48, walked in with his attorney to turn himself in. The Harris County Sheriff's Office had issued a warrant for his arrest over the weekend.Mack is accused of breaking into his estranged wife's home on Wells Station Court in the Katy area at about 3:30 a.m. last Wednesday, Aug. 14.Deputies say the woman and her boyfriend, 53-year-old Kelvin Hinton, woke up to find Mack standing...
Lawsuit filed against 2 Harris County gas stations over price gouging during Hurricane Beryl
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced a lawsuit has been filed against two gas stations, accused of price gouging during the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. “The first suit is against BTCM Aviation LLC, Real Estate Chapter Texas LLC, and Houston Ventures LLC, which operate a...
Newborn found dead outside concrete plant near Hardy Toll Road, sheriff's office says
A newborn was found dead on Tuesday near an industrial concrete plant in the Aldine area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Major John Nanny said at a news conference that the infant’s body was discovered in a ditch in the 15000 block of Henry Road by a lawn crew. Authorities were not able to confirm the gender or identity, but said the child appeared to be a newborn. The death came amid an uptick in child abandonment cases, Nanny said.
Harris County constables will get 17% raise after filing salary grievances
Harris County constables will receive a 17.5% pay increase this year — a bigger boost than the raise already approved this month by Commissioners Court — after a grievance committee made up of local residents approved their requests on Tuesday. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT: What is a constable, and...
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