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Man killed in Washington County ATV crash
Washington County, Tx (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Public Safety reports a 66-year-old Washington, Texas, man died after his all terrain vehicle (ATV) crashed into a tree in a rural area of Washington County southeast of Navasota on Sunday evening. DPS Sgt. Justin Ruiz said Lavania Finley, of Washington, was pronounced dead at […]
COMMUNITY CORNER TO DISCUSS WASHINGTON CO. FAIR VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT, ‘HOT NIGHTS, COLD BREWS’
The Washington County Fair and an event hosted by the Zythological Society of North America will be this week’s topics on the KWHI Community Corner. Michael Bentke and Beth Ann Schramm of the Washington County Fair Association will talk about the fair’s Volunteer Appreciation Night on Saturday, August 3rd at Silver Wings Ballroom.
Former Library Transforms into Fulshear Annex, Including Fulshear Community Health Clinic
Today, the Fort Bend County Health and Human Services (FBCHHS) Community Health Clinic opened its doors at the Fulshear Annex, the former location of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. The library, named after Commissioner Bob Lutts, was originally opened in May 1998 and served the community until its doors closed in May 2023 to make way for the new Fulshear Branch Library.
It's been 2 weeks since Beryl hit and this Spring couple still doesn't know the fate of their home
SPRING, Texas — It's been two weeks since Hurricane Beryl made landfall and caused widespread destruction across Southeast Texas. While many have had their power restored and returned to their normal lives, others are just beginning to rebuild. Linda and Cameron Brown have lived at their Spring home for...
On the course at the 8th annual ‘Remembrin Benjamin’ golf tournament
HOUSTON – Local dad Bruce Bradford is on a mission to help bring awareness to a rare heart condition that took his son’s life in 2012. It’s called aortic dissection -- and it’s the same condition that took the life of actor John Ritter in 2003.
Katy ISD parents can now use app to track students’ bus routes
KATY, Texas – A new app could ease the anxiety and stress of many parents at Katy Independent School District. The district announced that it has replaced the SMART Tag web-based Parent Portal with the SMART Tag app, which will send push notifications to registered mobile devices and tablets, providing parents with instant updates about delays, route alterations, or emergencies.
Tomball-area Costco set to open Aug. 16
Costco, which broke ground on its Tomball-area location last December, is set to open this August at the intersection of Hwy. 249 and Holderrieth Road. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) The Tomball-area Costco, located at the intersection of Hwy. 249 and Holderrieth Road, will open Aug. 16, according to a July 16...
Houston shooting: Police seek suspect in deadly shooting of 14-year-old boy
Houston - Houston police are searching for a Hispanic man in connection with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in northwest Houston on Saturday. It happened around 12:45 p.m. at 8800 Hammerly Boulevard. The suspect, captured in surveillance photos, was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue pants,...
City of Houston to Donate 200 Free Air Conditioning Units to Aid Vulnerable Residents
In a concerted effort to aid vulnerable residents affected by recent weather conditions, the City of Houston is stepping in with a generous offer. Coming hot on the heals of the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl, which brought widespread and lengthy power outages across the Greater Houston Area, the city is set to donate 200 free air conditioning units to seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers of disabled children residing in Harris County.
HCSO looking for suspects in fatal Monday-morning drive-by shooting on Eastex Freeway feeder
An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old was found dead inside a car that was riddled with bullet holes on the Eastex Freeway feeder road Monday morning, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.Deputies arrived at the 12900 block of the northbound feeder road at the intersection of Lauder Road and the Eastex Freeway at about 9:15 a.m.@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a shooting at the 12900 blk of the Eastex Fwy, northbound feeder road. A male driver in a vehicle sustained gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased. Suspect(s) fled the scene. Investigators are enroute. If you have1/2 pic.twitter.com/51bL2yJtAa— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO)...
Houston electric accounts show power use during Hurricane Beryl power outages
No electricity for up to 11 miserable, sweltering days, and now, some of you are saying your electric provider charged you for kilowatts there’s no way you could have used when you had no power. How is this possible? And what can you do about it? KPRC 2 Investigative...
A female victim is in stable condition after being shot in Acres Homes altercation
HOUSTON (KIAH) – On Sunday, July 21, Houston Police Department (HPD) officers were called to Carver Road and Morehouse Lane around 10:40 p.m. for a shooting in progress. Arriving officers were unable to find a victim after canvasing the area. However, they did find a suspicious vehicle in the...
Houston mayor and acting police chief denounce councilman's critique on Beryl response
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is at odds with a councilman over the city's response to Hurricane Beryl.Whitmire and acting Houston Police Chief, Larry Satterwhite, publicly denounced comments made by Councilman Edward Pollard regarding the death of an HPD employee in a news conference today.Pollard made his comments to ABC13 after Wednesday's city council meeting.He said in part, "We were not fully mobilized. We were having our officers come in on the day of the storm and on the morning of the storm putting those lives at risk."Pollard went on to mention, Russell Richardson, an information security officer for Houston police.The...
Suspect arrested in Splendora found to be out on bond for murder in Louisiana
SPLENDORA, Texas – A suspect arrested after Splendora Police said he was found with illegal narcotics and a loaded gun in his car was discovered to be out on bond for murder in Louisiana. The Splendora Police Department said an officer pulled over a vehicle Saturday night for a...
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