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Popular Houston Rockets trade target is officially off the market
Any fan of a rebuilding NBA team has a vision for the future. They have their preferred players. Fans of the Houston Rockets are no exception. Some fans are ready to build the team around Alperen Sengun, while others hope to see Jalen Green turn his tumultuous career around. Both...
Sunnyside residents upset over unruly grass at HISD campuses
Sunnyside resident Travis McGee told ABC13 he's living in a jungle in his neighborhood.That jungle is the grass at Worthing High School on Reed Road.Tuesday morning, he and another resident met with ABC13 to voice their frustration with the unruly landscaping."Get the grass cut," Tyrone North said.North and McGee are both alumni of Worthing.The grass on campus went well past their knees as they walked around, lamenting its current state."It's ridiculous," North said.Worthing High School isn't the only Houston Independent School District campus in the area with tall grass.Eyewitness News also found it at Woodson Leadership Academy and Young Elementary.Additionally,...
Capital murder suspect apprehended in Harris County
HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Special Operations and K9 Unit have taken an adult male into custody in the 22900 block of Imperial Valley Drive.The suspect is wanted out of Montgomery County for capital murder, according to a press release from Harris County Constable Precinct 4.
Houston woman receives citation from apartment complex for July 4th decorations on balcony
HOUSTON – A Houston area renter has found herself in the hot seat after trying to be patriotic ahead of the Fourth of July Holiday goes wrong. Diane Zuniga reached out to KPRC 2 after she said she received a “lease violation” from her apartment complex at 11101 West Airport Blvd. because she put up a pennant resembling the American flag and lights on her balcony.
Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson Appears in Court on DWI Charge, Claims Medical Episode, Attorney Seeks Privacy
The legal community and residents of Harris County are closely watching as Judge Kelli Johnson encounters the justice system from a new perspective. Following her arrest on a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge, Johnson appeared in court today to face the consequences of her actions. As reported by KPRC 2, the 178th Criminal District Court presiding judge was arrested after being pulled over by a Houston Police Department officer on June 25 and was tasked to sign her bond conditions in the latest proceedings.
“The worst feeling in my life” - Rashard Lewis on being overlooked by the Houston Rockets in the 1998 Draft
Rashard Lewis recounts his disappointment after the Houston Rockets overlooked him with three picks in the 1998 NBA Draft, despite his stellar high school career.
Hermann Park visitors claim fake official caused several cars to be towed
HOUSTON - Authorities are cautioning visitors to Hermann Park in Houston after several vehicles were towed from illegal parking spaces, reportedly due to impersonation by an individual posing as a police officer or park ranger. The incident, which occurred on a Sunday, left Houstonians with hefty fines totaling nearly $400...
Will Houston residents pay for trash service? A garbage fee study kicks off this week
HOUSTON — A new study kicks off this week in the City of Houston to determine if residents should pay a garbage fee for their trash and recycling services. This study is expected to take four to six months. It will look at the Department of Solid Waste as a whole, how the finances work, and if any costs should be passed on to the consumer.
A new Astros-White Sox trade to create a two-headed monster few saw coming
The Houston Astros pitching rotation has been through hell and back this year. They've seen multiple arms go down to Tommy John Surgery, sidelining them for the next 18-24 months. They've seen multiple starters not make their debut this season due to injury. Verlander has been hurt, Arrighetti has struggled,...
Meet the Nigerian doctor who opened her own emergency room in Houston at the age of 32
Dr. Foyekemi Ikyaator initially worked in multiple Houston-based emergency rooms before deciding to forge her own career path. Her passion for providing quality healthcare to patients led to her opening the Life Savers Emergency Room – an emergency room in Houston. In an interview with Voyage Houston, Dr. Ikyaator,...
Houston man accused of illegally hunting near Armand Bayou Nature Center
A southeast Houston man has been arrested and accused of illegally hunting in the area of a popular nature preserve.And it turns out he has been convicted of the same crime multiple times before.The Armand Bayou Nature Center is one of the largest urban wilderness preserves in the United States.People of all ages go to enjoy nature and learn about conservation, where nearly 400 species live, several of them endangered."Our job here is to try and protect that wildlife, so it's very disconcerting to us when we hear of incidences here or in other places where folks are engaged in...
Mississippi State lands Ace Reese, former Houston Cougar, boosting baseball roster
Mississippi State baseball secures significant transfer commitment from former Houston Cougar Ace Reese, boosting their portal activity after a period of silence. Reese's 2024 season stats: .278 batting average, 7 home runs, and 34 RBI. Reese boasted a .506 slugging percentage with four triples and a 19% strikeout rate. Named...
Astros lose promising (but inconsistent) reliever to waiver claim by the Red Sox
Whenever a team has a 40-man roster as loaded and inflexible as the Houston Astros' group, talented players are going to end up getting lost as the front office goes through the motionw. We already saw this happen when the Astros were basically forced to trade Corey Julks back in May. At the end of the day, Houston can't keep everyone they want while filling other needs.
Yordan Alvarez's Blunt Home Run Derby Admission Triggers Online Buzz
The MLB Home Run Derby is one of the best All-Star events in pro sports, but Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez doesn’t seem to be too interested in joining the event. Via Chandler Rome of The Athletic: Through an interpreter, Yordan Alvarez said the Home Run Derby is “something I’m not super ...
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
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