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Fourth Member Of Texas Megachurch Leaves Over Moral Issue
The Gateway Church in Texas saw another high-ranking pastor leave over what's being described as a "moral issue." Per CBS News, Kemtal Glasgow was fired from his pastoral position. He's the fourth leader to leave the church over a span of two months. The church asked for Glasgow's resignation, which was addressed by one of the elders, Tra Willbanks.
TX DPS chief who called Uvalde response 'abject failure' but defended his state police is retiring
Texas' state police chief, who came under scrutiny over the hesitant response to the Robb Elementary school shooting in 2022 and has overseen Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's aggressive efforts to stop migrant crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border, said Friday he will retire at the end of the year.The video above is from a previous report.Col. Steve McCraw has been the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety since 2009. He announced his retirement while addressing a new class of state troopers at a graduation ceremony in Austin.McCraw did not elaborate during his remarks on the decision to step down....
Beloved Viral Texas ‘Pop Watch’ Star Passed Away Today
Hearts are extremely heavy across the world today as we lost a great family man, a proud Veteran and Texan. Joe Mack Roy, known lovingly as ‘Pop’ from Pop Watch to people across the globe, has passed away. This according to CBS 19, where his granddaughter works. He...
I spent $25 million on lottery tickets to ensure a $95 million jackpot – it was all legal thanks to a ‘rush order’ move
SOMEONE decided to bet millions on the chance they could double their money playing the lottery in a surprisingly legal move. They were able to give themselves an unprecedented number of chances to land the sweet payday, but it’s not likely to happen again. The risky business took place in Texas back in April 2023 […]
Texas Apartment Complex Billed A Dead Woman $15k For Breaking Lease
An apartment complex billed a woman $15,000 for breaking her lease . . . because she DIED. The family of Sandra Bonilla, a 91-year-old woman who passed away in late June, was hit with a shocking $15,676 bill from her apartment complex, the Lodge at Shavano Park. The charge was for "breaking her lease" – the lease she could no longer honor because she had died.
Deadly motorcycle crash in northwest Houston, Beltway 8 to 290 East ramp shut down
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County authorities are at the scene of a deadly motorcycle crash which has caused a ramp shut down in northwest Houston. According to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, the crash occurred in the 7000 block of the W Sam Houston Tollway North and 290. ◀︎...
Texas Inmate Used CashApp in Jailhouse Drug Ring; $30,000 Seized From Commissary Account
Where there is a will, there is a way. Just ask officials with Harris County Jail. Attorneys with Harris County District Attorney's Office recently announced that they had filed charges against three people for their part in a complex drug operation that brought narcotics into Harris County Jail. Joshua Sinclair...
Man arrested after sparking police chase and hiding in unknown relative's home, authorities say
A man is in custody after leading police on a chase that ended with him hiding in another person's home in Friendswood, police said.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Bennie Bruce Stoves IV, reportedly led Harris County agencies into the Friendswood area at 12:20 a.m. on Saturday.At the same time, a resident in the 4400 block of Peridot Lane called 911 to report that an unknown person had entered their home, officials said.At the scene, authorities said they safely evacuated the family from the home and located the suspect hiding inside.Stoves was taken into custody by the Houston Police Department.Investigators said they later discovered that Stoves is related to members of the household where he was found hiding. The exact nature of the relationship has not been revealed.The investigation is ongoing.
Election oversight tightened in Harris County after state audit reveals past years' rule violations
The Texas Secretary of State is sending inspectors to Harris County to oversee the upcoming November Election.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.On Friday, the Secretary of State released the audits from the 2021-22 election cycle that found inadequacies in Harris County's election process.According to the audit, county election officials did not follow state-mandated rules for voter registration list maintenance, failed to adequately train election workers, and failed to estimate and supply the required amount of ballot paper.This led to interruptions in voting in at least 19 polling locations in the November 2022 Election, which ABC13 reported on extensively.READ RELATED: Harris Co. election issues caused by short staffing, malfunctioning machines, paper jams, Astros winLast year, state lawmakers removed Harris County's Elections Administrator. The Harris County Clerk took over running elections instead.This year, inspectors will oversee the handling and counting of ballots, and monitor election records, the secretary of state said.The Harris County Clerk's Office says it is actively reviewing the report. The House Elections Committee will also review the data on Monday.
Harris County turns to taxpayers for flood prevention help, not for projects, but maintenance
After Harris County voters approved $2.5 billion for flood projects post-Hurricane Harvey, leaders say they need more money from you.HARRIS COUNTY VOTERS WILL SOON DECIDE WHETHER TO INCREASE TAXES FOR FLOOD MAINTENANCECrews cleared trees along Greens Bayou on Friday, not for new development but to improve the waterway's flow."We've identified about a billion dollars in deferred maintenance on our network," Woodell explained.Some of that is for the 2018 flood bond program. Six years ago, taxpayers approved $2.5 billion to add more flood protection.Now, they want more to maintain them. This November, voters will decide to increase property taxes.They say the...
Dallas City Council Confronts Legal Challenge Over State Fair of Texas Gun Ban as Attorney General Ken Paxton Sets Ultimatum
The debate around the State Fair of Texas' recent gun ban has escalated to the doors of the Dallas City Council as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues a threat of legal action. The council convened in a closed session to deliberate on the new gun policy, which was implemented after a shooting incident at the fair last year left three people injured. According to CBS News, Paxton's ultimatum underlines the policy's conflict with state laws that permit licensed gun owners to carry firearms on government-owned properties.
Masked Gunman on the Run After Shooting 4 Children in Houston
In a horrifying incident Thursday night in Houston, four siblings—ages 10, 14, 15, and 16—were shot in their home by masked gunmen, who police suspect might be teenagers themselves. The attack occurred just after 9 p.m. at a residence in Houston, Texas. GUNMEN ATTEMPT TO LURE VICTIMS OUTSIDE.
BeatKing Celebration of Life service to be held in Houston Aug. 29
HOUSTON - A celebration of life event will be held to honor iconic Houston rapper and producer BeatKing in Houston. According to the artist's website and loved ones, the memorial service will be held on Aug. 29 at Bayou City Event Center at 11 a.m. and admission is by ticket only as capacity is limited. There will be a balloon release after at 2 p.m.
One person dead following car accident in Second Ward
One person has died after being involved in a two-car accident in Houston’s Second Ward neighborhood Saturday afternoon. The collision was reported at 1:31 p.m. at 2727 Canal St. There is currently no information regarding the age or gender of the victim or others involved in the crash.
VYPE Spotlight: Sarah Odell of Tomball Memorial Volleyball
With the Fall season rapidly approaching, it has officially become our busiest time of the year, given the bevy of campus-coordinated media days on our schedule. Recently, our team traveled to Tomball ISD for their 2024 Fall Media Day. ATHLETES LIKE IKECHUKWU OKAFOR COME FEW AND FAR BETWEEN ON THE...
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