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Large crowds expected Fourth of July weekend as Galveston Beach officials monitor possible Beryl impacts
GALVESTON, Texas — Busy beach days are ahead for Galveston with a holiday weekend and potentially dangerous conditions due to Hurricane Beryl. Typically on a holiday weekend, Galveston Island can expect up to 500,000 visitors. With so many people, they’re being asked to enjoy the beach responsibly. “We...
Man wanted, accused of shooting 3 people in Alief area last month
HOUSTON — An 18-year-old man accused of shooting three people last month has been identified and charged, and now, police are hoping the public can help them find him. Alan Ernesto Ortega, 18, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, according to Houston police.
Murder suspect now charged with kidnapping Kalie Goodwin, who vanished from Baytown in April and remains missing
BAYTOWN, Texas — A man who was already charged with murder in the death of one young woman has now been charged with kidnapping a 29-year-old Baytown woman who's been missing for months, police said Wednesday. Kalie Goodwin vanished from Baytown on April 21. On June 3, Baytown police...
West Nile virus found in Sugar Land mosquito traps
SUGAR LAND, Texas — Mosquitoes in Sugar Land tested positive for West Nile virus, according to city officials. The mosquitoes were caught in traps on Elkins Road near Oakland Drive and Stone Trail Drive near Greatwood Parkway. City officials said they were trapped last week and they were notified...
Missing man's body found in Buffalo Bayou near where roommates say he jumped out of their car
HOUSTON — The body of a missing man was found in Buffalo Bayou on Monday. His family members were told on Wednesday, a day after KHOU 11 reported on his disappearance. Houston police said they're not investigating his death, for now. They're waiting for the medical examiner to determine Kenneth Cutting's cause of death.
Houston moving company owner gets 2 life sentences for torturing small children he was babysitting
HOUSTON — WARNING: Contains disturbing details. A Houston business owner who "tortured two little kids," ages 3 and 4, over and over is going to prison. A judge handed Victor Prado, 45, two life sentences after jurors convicted him in a horrifying case of child abuse. “This man intentionally...
Man found dead at The Woodlands Mall, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of a man at The Woodlands Mall. Deputies went to the mall on Lake Woodlands Drive around 9 a.m. in response to a welfare check. They found the victim's body outside of the mall. He was unresponsive and later pronounced dead.
Here are the stores that are open and closed on July 4, 2024
Most stores will keep their doors open on Independence Day, which falls on Thursday this year. While some may open with reduced or adjusted hours, there are plenty of options for those looking for some last-minute hot dogs or patriotic decorations. Which stores will be open on the Fourth of...
'He's old, but he's effective' | Rep. Al Green, Houston's Congressional Democrats stick with Biden as pressure mounts for him to step aside
HOUSTON — Pressure continues to mount on President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race after his dismal debate night last week. That debate performance raised more questions about the president's health and fitness for office. Now, a Democrat in Congress is urging Biden to step aside.
Man's parents say last place son was seen was at downtown Houston bar. His friends say he jumped out of their car on I-10
HOUSTON — Houston police said they're looking for a 22-year-old man who has been missing for days after a night out with friends. Kenneth Cutting's parents are worried. Police said they were told the last place Cutting was seen early Saturday morning was in downtown Houston. Since then, he hasn't been seen or heard from.
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.
Pasadena council member, community leader call for transparency from city after 2 students’ scholarships were revoked
PASADENA, Texas — Confusion in Pasadena led to disappointment for two students after the city revoked their $500 college scholarships. Now, the community is coming together to support those students raising thousands of dollars to help them pay for college. The two students were awarded the new scholarships from...
Missing 13-year-old girl found in Fort Worth, Friendswood police say
FRIENDSWOOD, Texas — Update: The missing teen was found safe in Fort Worth, according to Friendswood police. Friendswood police are hoping the public can help them find a teen who may be in danger. They said a 13-year-old girl hadn't been seen since last Thursday when she told family...
Emergency management officials urge Texans to prepare now in case Hurricane Beryl heads this way
GALVESTON, Texas — It's going to be a few days before we know whether Hurricane Beryl will impact the Texas coast but emergency management officials are urging Texans to start preparing now -- just in case. After battering Grenada, Beryl continued churning through the Caribbean Sea Tuesday as a...
'She's been feuding with him for years' | 75-year-old woman accused of killing longtime neighbor
HOUSTON — The crime scene is long cleared along Baybriar Drive in Missouri City but memories of a shooting last Thursday evening remain painfully fresh. “I was standing right here when she shot him,” Tammy Evans said about the shooting death of her 66-year-old husband, Daryl. Evans said...
TRA: Damage to Lake Livingston dam was more visible after water receded
HOUSTON — A "potential failure watch" remains in effect for the Lake Livingston Dam after more damage was noticed, the Trinity River Authority said Tuesday. It was damage they said was more visible after recent rains receded. We first told you about damage to the dam’s spillway on Friday...
Texas congressman is the first Democrat to publicly call for Biden to step down as party's nominee
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the party's nominee for president, citing Biden’s debate performance against Donald Trump failing to “effectively defend his many accomplishments.”. Rep. Lloyd...
FBCSO arrests suspect in hit-and-run death of 61-year-old man who was riding bike near Needville
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect in the hit-and-run death of a 61-year-old bicyclist. Emilio Cruz Jr., 33, is charged with failure to stop and render aid after allegedly hitting the victim's bike on FM 361 at Pine Meadow Lane, which is just off Highway 36 between Rosenberg and Needville.
Special prosecutor to be appointed in Judge Kelli Johnson's DWI case, judge says
HOUSTON — Harris County criminal court Judge Kelli Johnson made her second court appearance Tuesday morning in downtown Houston after being arrested and charged with DWI last month. Johnson was in court to sign off on bond conditions. Part of those bond conditions include no drugs or alcohol use.
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