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Suspect wanted after Good Samaritan killed in hit-and-run, HPD says
HOUSTON — Houston police are searching for a suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run on the city’s northside Tuesday. It happened around 5:20 a.m. near a gas station at Veteran’s Memorial Drive and W. Gulf Bank Road. Police are sharing cell phone video of the incident and...
NBA Stars Unite in Agreement Over Rockets Rookie Reed Sheppard
Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard is putting the league on notice with his stellar play in the NBA Summer League. Through two games with the Rockets this summer, the league's No. 3 overall pick is averaging 22.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per game on 56% ...
This Texas City Has The Lowest Price Gas In Texas Right Now
We know everywhere the gas prices have been going crazy but not for one Texas city. Despite the hurricane and record holiday travel gas prices have barely changed. The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from last week. The slight nudge higher came despite Hurricane Beryl smacking into the coast of Texas, a record number of July 4th car travelers, and oil costs hovering above $80 per barrel.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
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.
Houston police seek suspect in fatal hit-and-run
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are investigating the death of a man found at 8901 Veterans Memorial Drive early this morning. The identity of the 33-year-old victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to a press release from the Houston Police Department (HPD), officers responded to a call about a person down in a parking lot at the address and found an unresponsive male with severe trauma. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the man deceased at the scene.
Greater Houston Disaster Alliance launches Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund for severely impacted households
In response to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Beryl, the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, a joint initiative by the Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston, has established the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. This fund aims to assist households severely impacted by the hurricane that struck Greater Houston on July 8, 2024. Early contributions to the fund include $1 million each from the Sarofim Foundation, H-E-B, and the CenterPoint Energy Foundation, with additional support from Shell and Wells Fargo.
This Texas City Has The Lowest Price Gas In Texas Right Now
We know everywhere the gas prices have been going crazy but not for one Texas city. Despite the hurricane and record holiday travel gas prices have barely changed. The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from last week. The slight nudge higher came despite Hurricane Beryl smacking into the coast of Texas, a record number of July 4th car travelers, and oil costs hovering above $80 per barrel.
LIST: East Texas counties that can apply for FEMA help from early summer flooding
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved 11 additional counties, including six East Texas counties, as part of a federal disaster declaration. According to a release from the governor’s office, FEMA approved the counties to be part of a federal disaster declaration of severe weather and […]
Residents in Porter subdivision shocked to find CenterPoint didn't know they had no power
PORTER, Texas - What's more frustrating than going a week without power. Finding out as far as CenterPoint is concerned, you don't even exist. "We've been without power since Monday when the storm hit," said Woodridge Forest resident Jessica Burke. Why?. We didn't see any fallen trees in the Porter...
Silver Honda traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Conroe
CONROE, Texas — An 18-year-old Humble resident was arrested for possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on FM 1314, according to the Montgomery County Constable's Office. On July 15, 2024, around 2:50 p.m., a patrol deputy from Constable Ryan Gable's office observed a silver Honda commit...
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.Anyone with information on Breen's whereabouts is urged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936-760-5800, option 3, and refer to case #24A194038.
Elon Musk plans to move SpaceX, X headquarters to Texas over new LGBTQ+ laws in California
Elon Musk says he will move the headquarters for SpaceX and X from California to Texas after California passed a new law granting school children more freedom of gender identity.
Public Utility Commission of Texas to launch investigation into CenterPoint Energy over Beryl response
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) is officially launching an investigation into CenterPoint Energy's response to prolonged power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl and the utility's preparation ahead of the storm, according to an announcement Monday afternoon.
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