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Harris County leaders launch backup plan following blocked Uplift Harris
Harris County leaders are making a second attempt at a guaranteed basic income plan that has been held up by the Texas Supreme Court.Uplift Harris was Harris County's plan to provide $500 checks to low-income families in the area as financial assistance.However, critics, including the state's top lawyer, said the program violates the state's constitutional ban on gifting public tax dollars to individuals.The program unveiled Thursday would have restrictions on funds, according to county Judge Lina Hidalgo, limiting the use to basic necessities."This is the best we can do; we're giving it one more shot. We want to keep our...
North Houston sports bar burglarized, crawling thieves steal nearly $4,000
HOUSTON - Wakefield Crowbar, a popular sports bar in the Oak Forest neighborhood, was burglarized early Thursday morning, with thieves making off with over $4,000 in cash. The break-in occurred around 5:30 a.m. at the bar located on Wakefield Drive, known for its sand volleyball and cornhole activities. SUGGESTED: Marshall...
Houston woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $1 million in wire fraud scheme
HOUSTON, Texas — A 51-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to a wire fraud embezzlement scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. For approximately 26 years, Sonia Yvonne Rodriguez worked as an office manager for a local heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning company. As part of her plea, Rodriguez admitted to embezzling $938,387.26 in business funds allocated for federal tax payments from 2015 to 2020. Rodriguez would key payments into the company’s accounting software for tax payments and subsequently clear out the payments from the check register upon making the payments into her personal bank account.
Houston Athletic Director Search Down to a Final Two — UH Leadership Deciding Between Eddie Nunez and Ryan Alpert
New Mexico's Eddie Nunez is one of the final two contenders for the University of Houston athletic director job. The University of Houston athletic director search is down to a final two with New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nunez and Tennessee deputy athletics director of championship resources/chief revenue officer Ryan Alpert the only two still in contention, a source close to the UH decision makers tells PaperCity. UH chancellor Renu Khator and Board of Regents chairman Tilman Fertitta want to have the AD decision made by next week with a Board of Regents meeting already scheduled for the week at Fertitta’s Post Oak Hotel, sources say.
Houston Mayor Whitmire Alleges Pro-Palestinian Protesters Funded by Iran,Debate Over Residential Protest Ban Continues
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has leveled an accusation without presenting any tangible evidence that pro-Palestinian protesters outside his home were financed by Iran. This claim, brought to the public at a Wednesday press conference, aligns with a pivotal moment in which the mayor is advocating for a new ordinance aimed at keeping protesters at least 200 feet from any private residence, including his own. “I’m just going by what Homeland Security, other departments, some higher than city government, that there is a connection to Iran. It’s dangerous if it’s true,” Whitmire stated, as reported by CW39.
Freedom Church breaks ground on new worship center in Liberty
Freedom Church marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of a brand-new worship center at 422 Highway 90 in Liberty, Texas, on June 30. The event was led by Jason Cowart, the lead pastor of Freedom Church, alongside Marvin Cowart, chairman of the Board of Directors. This ceremony symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter for the church community.
Horrified Sanitation Workers Find Dead Newborn Inside Trash Compactor In Texas
Horrified sanitation workers made a grim discovery during a routine day. They found the body of a dead newborn baby inside a Houston trash compactor. Yeah, sorry for having to ruin your day with horrible news. The sanitation workers were doing their normal rounds in a northwest Houston neighborhood. That's when Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said they "discovered what appears to be a deceased newborn male infant amongst the collected trash waste."
Motorcycle leads deputies on 7-mile chase in Channelview
CHANNELVIEW, Texas — A motorcyclist led deputies on a seven-mile chase in Channelview before being apprehended, authorities said. While patrolling the 430 block of Sheldon Road, Harris County Constable Precinct 3 deputies observed a male driver operating a black motorcycle with no license plate. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver disregarded emergency lighting equipment and traffic signals, leading to a pursuit that ended at the 14030 block of McNair Street. The driver then attempted to evade on foot but was ultimately apprehended by deputies and placed in custody, according to the Harris County Constable Precinct 3.
Elderly Spring woman dies in house fire, Montgomery County Fire Marshall’s Office says
SPRING, Texas — Investigators with the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office say an elderly woman in Spring died Wednesday when her home caught fire. A 911 caller reported smoke coming from the home on Loddington Street in the Fox Run neighborhood. The caller said a woman who lived alone in the house might be trapped inside.
Montgomery County to create its first medical examiner's office
Dr. Kathryn Pinneri, head of Montgomery County's forensic services, requested the county support the shift to a medical examiner's office in 2025. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact) Montgomery County commissioners agreed on Aug. 14 to move forward on creating a medical examiner’s office, becoming the 14th county in the state to do...
Heat hold on for the week... Tracking slight changes next week
The broken record of August heat rolls on as we head into the weekend. The vast majority of Central Texas will see highs over 100°, with many of us seeing highs between 102-104°. There will be enough humidity to push afternoon heat index values over 105°, and some of us could even see heat index values close to 110°! With this style of heat, make sure and take all of those very important heat safety precautions. Drink plenty of water, limit time outside during the peak heating time of the afternoon, and take frequent breaks in the shade or inside in the AC.
Let’s Look at the Biggest Snowfalls in Texas History
We all know that the weather in Texas can be extreme at times. Obviously, most people think about the extreme heat that Texas can deal with in the summer months. And yes, that can be intense at times, but you learn to deal with it. But the heat is not the only extreme weather you need to be prepared for in Texas.
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
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