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‘I’m very mad’ | Mother of Arlene Alvarez upset after judge recuses herself from murder case
HOUSTON — There was a surprising development in the Arlene Alvarez murder case on Wednesday. We were expecting to hear a motion from Tony Earls' defense attorneys to dismiss the special prosecutor assigned to the case, instead, the judge announced that she was voluntarily recusing herself. The prosecutors and defense both told KHOU they were surprised at the judge’s decision.
Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Labor Day Weekend of August 30 Include Labor Day Drone Show, Galveston Island Labor Day Fireworks, & More!
Our picks for things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of August 30 include Labor Day Drone Show, Galveston Island Labor Day Fireworks, Magic, Music, and Mayhem, & more!. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Galveston Island Wine Festival, where culinary artistry meets exquisite vintages. Witness a technological marvel as hundreds of drones illuminate the night sky. And of course, no Labor Day Weekend would be complete without a dazzling fireworks display over the Gulf.
GHBA aid group takes in $405,000 from charity-home sale
Chesmar Homes and Brookfield Properties recently contributed $405,000 to the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Benefit Homes Project from the sale of a home they developed in the Elyson by Newland master-planned community in Katy. The donation is the largest made to the GHBA Benefit Homes Project since the charity...
Governor honors Army spouse with Yellow Rose of Texas
Britnia Weicht, an Army spouse, was presented the Commission of the Yellow Rose of Texas Friday for her outstanding efforts in supporting those affected by the EF-1 and EF-2 tornadoes that tore through areas of Belton, Texas, and Temple, Texas, this past May. Commonly called the Yellow Rose of Texas,...
Pine Tree ISD earns third straight state arts education award
LONGVIEW, Texas — Only 94 school districts received the Texas Art Education Association’s 2024 District of Distinction award. An even smaller number of districts — 14 — earned the honor three times in a row. Pine Tree ISD recently became one of them. The distinction recognizes...
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines. Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs."
Texas’ Most Expensive High School Costs More Than Average Income
In Texas everything is bigger, and in this particular case that extends to a high school education. One Central Texas school has been named the most expensive high school in The Lone Star State. According to BestColleges.com, in Texas "in-state students at a four-year public institution pay an average of...
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