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Man recalls being hit by Galveston PD officer at pool party: 'Everything he did was wrong'
The Galveston County district attorney's office said it's too early in the investigation to know if charges will be brought against suspended Officer Jared Rivas, who works for the Galveston Police Department, for his alleged role in a pool party brawl last week.The police department issued two disorderly conduct citations on the day of the fight, one to an adult and another to a minor.Eyewitness News is now hearing from one of the people caught on video who appears to get hit by Rivas. That man is 23-year-old Taylor Alexander. He said charges should be pressed and sees only one...
Sunnyside residents upset over unruly grass at HISD campuses
Sunnyside resident Travis McGee told ABC13 he's living in a jungle in his neighborhood.That jungle is the grass at Worthing High School on Reed Road.Tuesday morning, he and another resident met with ABC13 to voice their frustration with the unruly landscaping."Get the grass cut," Tyrone North said.North and McGee are both alumni of Worthing.The grass on campus went well past their knees as they walked around, lamenting its current state."It's ridiculous," North said.Worthing High School isn't the only Houston Independent School District campus in the area with tall grass.Eyewitness News also found it at Woodson Leadership Academy and Young Elementary.Additionally,...
Oscar Wyatt, Gruff Energy Mogul and War Hero, Will Turn 100 This Month
ONE OF HOUSTON'S most prominent and at times controversial businessmen will turn 100 next week. Oscar Wyatt, oilman and World War II hero, will meet the century mark July 11. Wyatt, husband of world-famous socialite and philanthropist Lynn Wyatt, is a former Aggie football lineman and used car salesman who took out an $800 loan against his Ford truck to start a company that would later be worth billions.
‘Filthy words they called her’: Kay-Alana Turner’s family questions police actions after reviewing bodycam footage
For 407 days, Kay-Alana Turner’s parents tirelessly searched for their missing daughter, often traveling from Beaumont to Tomball. Now, as they review body camera footage of the day Harris County deputies encountered her, they seek an apology for the mishandling of her case. “That’s what makes it so cruel—the...
Mom says her son may never walk again and is praying for miracle after the child was left paraIyzed ‘while trying to avoid being bitten by an insect’
Houston, TX – According to the boy’s mom,her 13-year-old son, later identified as Semiyon, was reportedly left paraIyzed after he dived into the shaIIow end of the pooI to avoid being bitten by an insect. The unfortunate mom also said that her son reportedly severed his splne and was left paraIyzed. Unfortunately, the little boy tried to avoid being bitten by an insect, so he jumped head-first into the shaIIow end of the pool.
Houston woman receives citation from apartment complex for July 4th decorations on balcony
HOUSTON – A Houston area renter has found herself in the hot seat after trying to be patriotic ahead of the Fourth of July Holiday goes wrong. Diane Zuniga reached out to KPRC 2 after she said she received a “lease violation” from her apartment complex at 11101 West Airport Blvd. because she put up a pennant resembling the American flag and lights on her balcony.
Amazon's electric delivery vans keep catching on fire
EV fires, while severe, aren’t as common as some naysayers predicted when electric power first started gaining popularity. So when a pattern in EV fires starts to emerge — say, when Rivian vans keep catching fire at Amazon distribution centers — one starts to wonder why. Suggested...
Revisiting Houston’s civil rights history on a landmark anniversary
Sixty years ago today, LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. On this date 60 years ago, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. That landmark legislation finally codified the rights of non-white Americans and prohibited discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and national origin.
Houston Housing Authority, HUD launch programs to enhance housing mobility, support aging in place
New initiatives expand services to reach more families and seniors, addressing needs with additional resources. For an 83-year-old grandmother, a simple bathroom renovation means she can now shower safely without fear of falling. Across town, a young family is preparing to move to a neighborhood with better schools, a dream they never thought possible. These life-changing moments are becoming reality for many Houstonians, thanks to two new programs launched by the Houston Housing Authority (HHA), in partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With $6.25 million in funding, these initiatives are redefining what affordable housing means for vulnerable residents.
HPD identifies 75-year-old woman accused of shooting neighbor to death during altercation
Authorities have identified and filed charges against a woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor during an altercation last week.The Houston Police Department said Barbara Jean Blue, 75, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the June 27 shooting of Daryl Evans.UPDATE: Booking photo of Barbara Jean Blue, 75, in custody and now charged with aggravated assault in last Thursday's (June 27) fatal shooting of her neighbor.More info: https://t.co/aw6KtiVJhY#hounews https://t.co/ENpFdf5VOJ pic.twitter.com/6ru9pzq65P— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 2, 2024 Police said at about 7:30 p.m., they responded to a shooting outside a home in the 15700 block of...
Proud Pie in Katy Closes Their Doors After Nearly One Decade in Business
A beloved dessert spot in Katy that was known not just for its sumptuous and unique pies, but also for its heartfelt community engagement, Proud Pie, has announced it is permanently closing its doors due to financial challenges. The renowned pie shop, known for its homemade artisan pies, gourmet coffee,...
Meet the Nigerian doctor who opened her own emergency room in Houston at the age of 32
Dr. Foyekemi Ikyaator initially worked in multiple Houston-based emergency rooms before deciding to forge her own career path. Her passion for providing quality healthcare to patients led to her opening the Life Savers Emergency Room – an emergency room in Houston. In an interview with Voyage Houston, Dr. Ikyaator,...
Tomball ISD Child Nutrition Earns State Recognition
TOMBALL - Tomball ISD Child Nutrition was well-represented at its annual Texas Association for School Nutrition (TASN) annual conference with two top awards, recognizing Wendy Hewson as the TASN School Nutrition Manager of the Year and honoring Tomball ISD with the Lunch Participation Award. “Whether it’s instruction or child nutrition...
HISD to host Campus Hiring Event July 10
The HISD Talent Acquisition Team will host a 2024–2025 Campus Hiring Event on Wednesday, July 10, from 12 p.m.–3 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092). K-12 educators are invited to learn about Team HISD and the life-changing, student-centered work underway. Register for the event here. Key...
If you're wondering what the smell of smoke is around the Houston area...
BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas — Depending where you are, you may have noticed the strong smell of smoke Monday morning. It’s likely because of what’s going on in Brazoria County. There’s a wildfire that’s been burning since Sunday. The fire is burning near County Roads 227...
“The worst feeling in my life” - Rashard Lewis on being overlooked by the Houston Rockets in the 1998 Draft
Rashard Lewis recounts his disappointment after the Houston Rockets overlooked him with three picks in the 1998 NBA Draft, despite his stellar high school career.
Yordan Alvarez's Blunt Home Run Derby Admission Triggers Online Buzz
The MLB Home Run Derby is one of the best All-Star events in pro sports, but Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez doesn’t seem to be too interested in joining the event. Via Chandler Rome of The Athletic: Through an interpreter, Yordan Alvarez said the Home Run Derby is “something I’m not super ...
A new Astros-White Sox trade to create a two-headed monster few saw coming
The Houston Astros pitching rotation has been through hell and back this year. They've seen multiple arms go down to Tommy John Surgery, sidelining them for the next 18-24 months. They've seen multiple starters not make their debut this season due to injury. Verlander has been hurt, Arrighetti has struggled,...
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