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Houston mayor and acting police chief denounce councilman's critique on Beryl response
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is at odds with a councilman over the city's response to Hurricane Beryl.Whitmire and acting Houston Police Chief, Larry Satterwhite, publicly denounced comments made by Councilman Edward Pollard regarding the death of an HPD employee in a news conference today.Pollard made his comments to ABC13 after Wednesday's city council meeting.He said in part, "We were not fully mobilized. We were having our officers come in on the day of the storm and on the morning of the storm putting those lives at risk."Pollard went on to mention, Russell Richardson, an information security officer for Houston police.The...
Houston Dynamo 2 Crush North Texas SC at Shell Energy Stadium
HOUSTON (July 21, 2024) – Houston Dynamo 2 defeated North Texas SC 4-0 at Shell Energy Stadium earlier today to secure its second consecutive victory over an in-state rival during this three-game homestand. Dynamo 2 took the lead in the 27th minute after Jefferson Valverde found Mattheo Dimareli at...
Wanted suspects apprehended in Harris County
HOUSTON, Texas — Two male suspects were taken into custody after deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle call in the 2900 block of FM 2920. Deputies located a vehicle matching the description and arrested both suspects for various warrants, according to Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4. The suspects were allegedly involved in stealing from a construction site.
HISD takeover takes center stage as teachers convene for American Federation of Teachers convention
The state takeover of HISD is center stage as educators from across the country flock to Houston for the American Federation of Teachers national convention.The convention kicks off Monday at the George R. Brown Convention Center, but the AFT organized a pre-convention panel discussion on Sunday.During the discussion, the HISD takeover was universally panned."This is a power grab," Zeph Capo, president of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, said."We had a wonderful school community and it has been torn apart," Jessica Campos, whose three daughters attend HISD schools, said.Campos said she's watched helplessly as the state-appointed superintendent makes changes without...
Suspect arrested in Splendora found to be out on bond for murder in Louisiana
SPLENDORA, Texas – A suspect arrested after Splendora Police said he was found with illegal narcotics and a loaded gun in his car was discovered to be out on bond for murder in Louisiana. The Splendora Police Department said an officer pulled over a vehicle Saturday night for a...
What to know about high water and what it can do
HOUSTON — There's a saying you'll hear meteorologists explicitly repeating during heavy rain events. That saying is 'Turn Around, Don't Drown', and remembering that could save your life in a flash flooding event. Typically flooding events are brought on by slow-moving thunderstorms or storm systems that produce immense amounts...
Man reportedly diagnosed with dementia last seen Saturday in Spring Branch area
HOUSTON – Authorities are searching for a man who has been missing since Saturday in the Spring Branch area of Houston. Leeo Gisland, 68, reportedly has dementia and was last seen around 4 p.m. Saturday walking with a cane away from the 1700 block of Gessner Road. He was...
Marlen Soriano and Rodriguez Luis buy 2119 Adam St., Stafford
The home at 2119 Adam St., Stafford was sold on July 18 by Tammie Thibodeaux and Thibodeaux Russell for $144,780. The buyers were Marlen Soriano and Rodriguez Luis. The property tax paid for this property in 2020 was $3,746. This is 2.6% of the assessed value of the home. This...
Harris County sheriff reveals identity of victim fatally stabbed on W. Little York Road
Authorities are investigating a man's death after he was stabbed by a woman on Saturday night, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.The deceased man has been identified as Dominique Richardson (35). https://t.co/LjO2Ve4syT— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) July 21, 2024 HCSO investigators identified the victim as 35-year-old Dominique Richardson.Authorities say that the incident happened at around 10:48 p.m. at an apartment unit on 7740 W. Little York Road.According to deputies, Richardson and a woman got into a confrontation before she stabbed him.Both were taken to hospitals, officials said.Richardson was pronounced dead at the hospital. The woman is in fair condition.While no arrests have been made, the case will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
Man found dead with gunshot wounds after major crash on Harris County freeway
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that ended in a major crash out on a Harris County freeway early Sunday morning.The Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to the 11600 block of Eastex Service Road at 5 a.m.At the scene, deputies reported finding a Ford Escape crashed out on the side of the freeway. Inside the vehicle, they found a dead man with gunshot wounds. The driver's side of the SUV has several bullet holes.Authorities don't know where the victim was coming from or where he was going. No evidence suggests there was an exchange of gunfire.The Harris County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information to call 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Woman Allegedly Scammed $10M From Surrogates To Launch Rap Career
Dominque Side intended to earn the trust of parents seeking surrogacy solutions. Instead, federal authorities are investigating her Houston-based Surrogacy Escrow Account Management LLC for allegedly misappropriating millions to fund Side’s extravagant lifestyle and aspiring rap career. Allegations against Side include using escrow funds, earmarked for surrogates, to launch...
New Senior Associate Dean for Degree Programs
James Weston, the Harmon Whittington Professor of Finance, will join the Rice Business leadership team as senior associate dean for degree programs. James joined the Rice Business faculty in 2000 and has taught popular courses on economics and finance in all of the Rice Business MBA programs. James’ academic experience has been recognized often. He has presented his peer-reviewed research on corporate finance and financial institutions at many universities worldwide, and his work has been cited by journalists and in congressional testimony. He is also committed to teaching, having received many awards over the years. James was speaker of the Rice University Faculty Senate during 2014-16.
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