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2nd Bellaire High School student detained this month after weapon found on campus
HOUSTON – It’s the second student this month at Bellaire High School who reportedly brought a weapon on campus grounds. Principal Niggli stated that they were alerted of a student in possession of a weapon on campus. Houston Independent School District police officers responded to the school and...
42 people arrested in connection to $12M pharmaceutical burglary out of Houston, officials say
The U.S. District Attorney's Office announced the arrests of 42 people connected to a nationwide drug operation based out of Houston.On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney's Office said the group of people accused in a massive prescription drug operation appeared in federal court following their arrests back in July.Twenty-four suspects were arrested on July 30 after superseding indictment charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute in Arkansas.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the arrests followed the initial indictment and arrest of 18 people from Houston in November 2023.The 24 suspects arrested in July allegedly participated in numerous burglaries in...
Convicted killer who's been deported four times arrested again in north Houston, ICE says
HOUSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Houston have arrested a woman who once served time for murder and has been deported repeatedly since 2000. Maribel Martinez Garcia, 40, was arrested in north Houston on Thursday by ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). They said she had a counterfeit Social Security card and a fake lawful permanent resident card.
Child found wandering in Cypress area; Pct. 4 hoping to reunite her with guardians
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County authorities are hoping you recognize this child and help her get back to her family. She was found wandering in the middle of the street in a neighborhood in the Cypress area just north of FM 1960 and east of the Northwest Freeway. The street was Barwood Bend Drive. That's just off Cypress North Houston Road.
13-year-old's profanity triggers Goose Creek CISD security officer to put hands on student: Records
A Goose Creek CISD security guard was arrested and charged after allegedly being involved in a physical altercation with a 13-year-old student, according to charging documents.Records show Goose Creek CISD police filed charges against Horace Mann Junior High School security guard Brittany Munoz on Tuesday.Charging documents allege that Munoz was upset when the 13-year-old was using profane language at her.Munoz allegedly grabbed him and pushed him, causing the student's nose to hit a tile wall.During this week's probable cause court, the judge set Munoz's bond at $15,000 on charges of injury to a child.Goose Creek CISD sent Eyewitness News the...
U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies team up to capture border’s 10 most wanted suspects
EL PASO — The newest list of top ten suspects wanted for violent crimes includes some of the border region’s most dangerous men, and U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies are turning to the public for help finding the fugitives. “All of us recognize that there is no...
MISSING GRIMES CO. WOMAN BELIEVED TO BE IN DANGER
The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an “endangered missing” woman. The Amber Alert Network Brazos Valley says 76-year-old Lillie Mata Barfield was last seen at around 10 a.m. Thursday in the 7900 block of County Road 166, south of Iola. Barfield is believed to be...
Distressed homeowner seeks help after discovering problem buried under mulch: 'I'm sorry to be so clueless'
"I've read a lot of different websites with advice that contradict one another." A South Houston vegetable gardener went to the r/arborists Reddit forum after coming across a problem in the yard that was outside of their expertise. Inheriting a live oak tree planted and required by their homeowners association,...
USA Gymnastics Has Smug Reaction to Simone Biles’ First Pitch at Astros Game
The Houston Astros paid homage to the Houston-area Olympians prior to their 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday, including USA gymnast Simone Biles. The 11-time Olympic medalist, who won three gold and one silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, threw out the first pitch, which provided ...
Astros score four runs in 8th to rally past Royals
Mauricio Dubon delivered a two-run single to cap a four-run eighth inning on Thursday as the Houston Astros rallied past the visiting Kansas City Royals 6-3 in the opener of a four-game series. Dubon’s hit came after Zach Dezenzo drew a bases-loaded walk against John Schreiber that forced in the...
Killeen Firefighters Go to West Texas to Fight Wildfires
WEST TEXAS (FOX 44) – Five firefighters from the Killeen Fire Department were dispatched to assist with multiple wildfires across Texas. The team participated in a 14-day joint operation to combat the blazes and support disaster response efforts. The first responders returned home on Friday. The deployment included Battalion Chief Cory Davis, Captain Marcus Stillwell, […]
UNITY THEATRE KICKING OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON WITH ‘ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID’
Unity Theatre in Brenham will soon raise the curtain on the first show of its 30th anniversary season. “Always a Bridesmaid”, a comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, will play on Unity’s Main Stage from September 26 to October 13. The production follows four friends...
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."
Bars Are Opting For Higher Age Requirements- Will Texas Follow The Trend?
As a Millennial person, I strive to be inclusive and welcoming to people despite any differences we may have, however, one demographic can be challenging at times- them kids. Don't get me wrong, I like Gen Z for many reasons, particularly bringing back 90s fashion, which I am ancient enough to have participated in the first time.
BLINN MEN CRUSH HOUSTONIANS FC 13-0 FOR FIRST WIN OF THE YEAR
Story by Joe Alberico, Blinn College Sports Information. The Blinn College men's soccer team earned its first victory of the season in dominant fashion. Freshman forward Ethan Lindo scored three goals, sophomore forwards Na'el Shalabi and Phillip Arceneaux added two apiece, and the Buccaneers overwhelmed Houstonians FC en route to a 13-0 win Thursday at Rankin Field inside Hohlt Park in Brenham, Texas.
What-A-Mum: Texas Homecoming Mums Get More Creative Throughout The Years
High School football season is upon us and in Texas, that means it’s time for Mum's season. Mum is short for the chrysanthemum flower. This flower was given by a boy to his homecoming date, cue “Homecoming Mum.”. Back in the day, a homecoming mum was a simple...
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
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