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San Benito considering legal action against Houston firm
Jul. 16—SAN BENITO — City officials are considering taking legal action against an investigative firm accusing Mayor Rick Guerra and Commissioner Deborah Morales of nepotism while claiming City Manager Fred Sandoval is violating the City Charter requiring he live in town. On Tuesday, Sandoval said officials are mulling a lawsuit against Dolcefino Consulting, accusing the Houston-based firm of ...
What Houston looked like from space before Beryl...and after
HOUSTON — What did the Houston area look like before and after Hurricane Beryl? On Monday -- a week after landfall -- we got a look at it from space. NOAA Satellites posted before and after images from the satellite NOAA-21. One image is from June 9, well before the storm. The other is from July 9. Beryl made landfall early in the morning on July 8 near Matagorda, Texas, so the images show a before and after view of Houston.
‘Action is the greatest reaction’: Baytown woman wanted after social media threats to murder CenterPoint staff
A Baytown woman is accused of threatening to murder CenterPoint Energy employees in a series of posts on her X account, according to documents obtained exclusively by KPRC 2, days after more than 2 million people lost power in Hurricane Beryl. Rogan Brentae Miles, 21, is charged with felony terroristic...
A surprise Astros-Giants trade to give Josh Hader some help
The Houston Astros have emerged as big-time buyers ahead of the trade deadline. Not just because they're a contending team, but they have been ravaged by injuries and poor play that has left them in a spot with plenty of holes to fill on their roster. While they have obvious...
Astros’ reunion with utility infielder costs former top prospect his roster spot
While the last couple of weeks of July will really determine how successful the trade deadline will be for the Houston Astros, minor moves earlier in hot stove season can still make a big difference. Right before the All-Star break is when benches and minor league depth can be built up so teams across the league can get a true sense of their needs ahead of the deadline.
West Nile Case Reported In Texas. Here’s How To Avoid It.
We've hit the time of year in Amarillo where the mosquitoes are buzzing around and annoying us to no end. It seems no matter where you are, they're hovering, waiting to land on you for their next meal, courtesy of you. Now, if you have Type O blood, you're probably...
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office searches for missing person David Breen
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating David Breen, who was last seen on July 8, 2024. Breen was last observed leaving Musgrove Place in The Woodlands, Texas, wearing a dark green shirt and brown pants. He is believed to be driving a 2023 Blue Nissan Sentra with Maryland license plate 4FG1529, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
Restaurant workers, owners struggling to cope with extended power outages from Hurricane Beryl
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A lot of people around the Houston area were still dealing with power outages more than a week after Hurricane Beryl slammed Southeast Texas. It's no longer just uncomfortable, it's affecting their livelihood and they're not sure how they're going to financially recover. In Humble,...
Liberty County Sheriff's Office confirms remains found in March were missing grandmother Sheryl Siddall
LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas — The Liberty County Sheriff's Office said they've identified the remains of a woman whose body was recovered in March. DNA results confirmed the remains were Sheryl Ann Siddall, a 57-year-old grandmother who had been missing since last September. “Although this is not the conclusion we...
FEMA offers guidance and assistance for Hurricane Beryl victims in Houston area
Post-Hurricane Beryl, FEMA addresses Houston residents' aid concerns, clarifying the application process and offering in-person assistance at new Disaster Recovery Centers. Affected locals navigate challenges such as lost medication and power-dependent medical equipment.
The Perseid meteor shower will light skies across Texas through Aug. 24. See when and where
In addition to the brightest meteor shower of the year, Texans can also see the Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids that will peak in visibility at the end of July. The Perseid meteor shower has returned, bringing a stunning celestial display for stargazers across the state as it illuminates night skies across Texas.
Watch Bun B Hand Out Hot Meals in Texas at Kroger Water Event
Bun B and Trillburgers Spread Hope with Hot Meals at Northeast Houston’s Kroger Water Distribution Event. Legendary rapper Bun B and his popular food venture, Trillburgers, took to the streets of northeast Houston to distribute hot meals at a Kroger water distribution event. This heartfelt gesture resonated deeply with...
Free legal assistance, toll-free hotline available For low-income individuals affected by Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN — Free legal resources are available to low-income individuals affected by Hurricane Beryl in 17 Texas counties included in the federal disaster declaration of July 13. They include Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
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