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Houston Man Cameron Moon Sentenced to 25 Years After Murder Retrial for 2008 Deer Park Killing
After a protracted legal battle spanning nearly two decades, Cameron Michael Moon has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of Christopher Seabreak in 2008, when Moon was just 16 years old. The sentencing, as reported by the Houston Chronicle, concludes a series of appeals that questioned Moon's certification as an adult at the time of his initial trial.
Missouri City PD officer rushed to hospital after 3-vehicle crash at an intersection
A Missouri City police officer was taken to the hospital following a crash involving two other vehicles Thursday night.The crash was reported at about 8 p.m. at the Meadow Creek and Cartwright Road intersection.Nearby surveillance video shows a patrol vehicle colliding with a white Toyota SUV in the intersection. The patrol vehicle then crossed into the opposite lanes of traffic and struck a Nissan sedan that was stopped at the traffic light. The sedan ended up in the grass. It is unclear what direction the Toyota and patrol vehicle were coming from.The video shows that the officer's lights were on...
Corpus Christi Hosts the 31st Annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Texas Challenge
Corpus Christi recently served as the host for a display of regulatory finesse as the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) gathered its finest Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Troopers for the 31st annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Texas Challenge. In an event that hones and showcases their specialized skill set, DPS CVE Troopers from across the state tested their knowledge and abilities in a rigorous three-day competition that emphasized the critical role they play on Texas highways.
Dallas’ La La Land Kind Cafe Coffee Shop Chain Expands in Texas, California
Dallas-based coffee shop chain La La Land Kind Cafe is expanding its brand in Texas and California with the launch of four new locations this summer and said it has an aggressive expansion plan for 2025. La La Land also launched its new and improved app this week, where customers...
LOOK: 28 Texas Cold Case Murders Have Been Solved Since 2019
I'm an avid watcher of TV shows such as NCIS, Law & Order, and the various CSI dramas. I enjoy them, but I realize that the breakneck speed at which they can solve crimes is a massive exaggeration of how things play out with detectives in the real world. Yes,...
North Texas reports more poor air quality days to date than all of 2023
A month into a hot Texas summer, Dallas-Fort Worth already has surpassed the number of poor air quality days reported in all of 2023. As of July 18, the region reported 17 days that ground-level ozone, or smog, exceeded levels considered healthy for all populations. In 2023, the area reported 13 ozone air quality alerts.
LIST: How to get or donate back-to-school supplies in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – School season is almost upon us and there are several back-to-school supply drives happening across the area that are looking for help and willing to give it. A study from Deloitte showed that on average families spend $582 per child on back-to-school supplies. “School supplies are a necessity” said LaToyia Jordan […]
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick fronts special senate committee after CenterPoint’s lackluster Beryl response
The company’s hurricane response was at the center of a press conference earlier this week, when Texas Governor Greg Abbott condemned the CenterPoint, claiming it “compromised lives” in the Houston area. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and other Houston lawmakers are at the forefront of a newly created...
In Texas, CenterPoint Says Customers Must Pay Them Now AND Pay Them Later
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Let’s face it. What happened in Houston after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast was a total, complete, and unmitigated disaster. 2.7 million people lost power — 80% of the customer base of CenterPoint, the utility company that serves the Houston area. A week later, power has yet to be restored to many CenterPoint customers. America hasn’t seen a total collapse of the electrical grid like this since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. [Yes, it’s true. Puerto Rico is part of the US, a fact unknown to many Americans.]
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
UH survey: 3 in 10 Houstonians want to leave due to extreme weather
A new University of Houston survey paints a picture of a city on edge. Nearly six in ten (57%) Houstonians have contemplated leaving the metro region in recent years, with a significant portion (29%) citing the city’s severe weather as a contributing factor. This might seem like a mass exodus in the making, but a closer look reveals a more nuanced story.
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