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Redfin: Listings in Texas cities turn stale
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas cities landed in recent reports from real estate company Redfin, which claim median prices dropped and that the housing markets have grown stale as listings linger. Redfin’s Wednesday report said that 64.7% of home listings nationally sat unsold for more than 30 days. This is...
Human remains found in Utah during search for Pearland couple missing while hiking in Utah
According to the Grand County Sheriff's Office, authorities have found human remains in Utah, where they had previously been looking for a missing Pearland couple.Authorities found the remains in Millcreek Canyon on Monday.Ray and Maranda Ankofski were visiting the area for the third time on June 21 but went missing after embarking on the Steel Bender off-road trail.Officials said concerns arose when Ray and Maranda failed to return as scheduled, and their utility terrain vehicle (UTV) was found flipped over, abandoned, and heavily damaged.Officials say the remains have not yet been identified, and will be sent to Utah's medical examiner's office.The sheriff's office will release the identity of the remains once it's determined.RELATED: Search for Pearland couple missing while hiking in Utah is now a recovery search, authorities say
Suspected gunman captured hours after shooting, carjacking 16-year-old in Deer Park
HOUSTON – A teenager is recovering in the hospital after he was carjacked and shot right in front of his mother Tuesday night. The gunman accused was captured hours later in southwest Houston. The 16-year-old and his mom had just pulled into a Jimmy John’s parking lot on Spencer...
Two Houston theaters unite to bring the classic “The Color Purple” the musical to life
HOUSTON – Houston is a bustling city filled with unique gems, and one of those gems is the local theater scene promoting diversity, inclusivity, and the interconnectedness of working together to create a successful production. Based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Color Purple,” the timeless story has...
Texas Teen Critically Wounded Defending Mother in Deer Park Carjacking, Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Chase
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was shot in the chest trying to defend his mother during a carjacking incident in Deer Park. The teen and his mother were attacked yesterday around 9 p.m. in the 8000 block of Spencer Highway, as FOX 26 Houston reported. According to Houston police, the suspect demanded the car as the woman was leaving work, and when her son attempted to protect her, the suspect shot him.
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Shield Ranch designated 20th International Dark Sky Place in Texas
Shield Ranch, located on 6,400-acres, is a designated historic district comprised of 10% of the Barton Creek watershed. (Courtesy Shield Ranch) Shield Ranch Barton Creek has been certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by nonprofit DarkSky International, meaning the 6,400-acre protected land minimizes light pollution despite being located nearby artificial lightning.
Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana
Three Beaumont-area teens were arrested in Sulphur, Louisiana, after a car chase involving a vehicle allegedly stolen from Port Arthur. A post by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said officers were informed of a stolen vehicle from Port Arthur traveling in the Sulphur area at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies attempted to stop the car […] The post Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana appeared first on Port Arthur News.
South Texas mental health providers to pay over $1 million for false claims
HOUSTON, Texas — Two mental health care providers in South Texas have agreed to pay $1,083,000 to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare, TRICARE, and Medicaid, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. From 2017 through 2020, Texas Behavioral Health PLLC (TBH) and United Psychiatry Institute LLC (UPI)...
2024 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: Memphis
Memphis has been close but hasn’t won a conference title in five years. What can Rice Football expect from the Tigers in 2024?. Sorry! This part of content is hidden behind this box because it requires a higher contribution level ($10) at Patreon. Why not take this chance to increase your contribution?
LIVE RADAR: Heavy thunderstorms moving through; second round hits Houston this afternoon
HOUSTON – Heavy storm activity is moving into and through the Houston area this morning. We have flood watches and a new flood warning on the east side of the San Jacinto River. The rain will continue through this evening. Galveston, Chambers County and areas along the coast will...
Court reporter says she filed judicial complaint against Judge Kelli Johnson after DWI arrest
Harris County District Judge Kelli Johnson's court reporter, Gail A. Rolen, says she's filed a judicial complaint following months of troubling behavior.Rolen told Eyewitness News on Wednesday that she filed the complaint on July 11 because of a "significant decline in Judge Johnson's behavior," which she said predates her highly publicized April traffic stop and June DWI arrest.Rolen has been Johnson's official reporter for the 178th District Court since January 2017 and was there for high-profile trials, including that of A.J. Armstrong.The complaint comes weeks after Johnson was arrested on a DWI charge when she reportedly admitted that she was...
Hazy Sky and Warmer Temps through the Weekend
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Wednesday evening weather update for July 24, 2024. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low of 67°. Winds SE 8-12 MPH. Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High of 94°. Winds SE 12-18 MPH. Tonight:. A hazy sky will give way to...
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