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Former Friendswood police chief passes away, city announces
A former chief of the Friendswood Police Department has died, the city announced Saturday. Robert “Bob” Wieners served the Friendswood community for 24 years. “His commitment, leadership, and compassion touched countless lives, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him,” a post from the City of Friendswood Facebook account read. “Chief Wieners was more than a leader; he was a mentor, a friend, and a pillar of strength in our city.”
'I pray for them' | Community comes together to remember student who collapsed at Marshall Middle School and died
HOUSTON — A grieving family said their last goodbyes Saturday morning, laying Landon Payton to rest a week and a half after he collapsed at Marshall Middle School and later died. A funeral, or celebration is life, is often a collection of grief, especially when the person you're mourning...
More people blurring homes on Google Maps to enhance security
HOUSTON - More people appear to be blurring their homes on Google Maps to promote security. A popular online tool that a lot of us use is seen, by some, as a potential invitation, for crooks. A growing number of people are trying to blur their existence on Google Maps.
The Health Museum Launches Healing Arts Program with Caregivers Art Gallery Opening
The Health Museum, an interactive health science museum in the Houston Museum District, recently launched the Healing Arts Program with a private gallery opening for “Healing Hands: A Collection of Caregiver Expressions on Mental Wellness”. The gallery collection, the Healing Hands, was co-created with caregivers who use art...
Former Lamar Player Giving Back
Lamar High School’s Class of 2004 alumni and football star, Brian Orakpo, returned on Saturday, August 10, 2024, to tour the weight room made possible by his funding. Lamar and the Lamar Alumni Association celebrated his outstanding accomplishments and the inspiration he brings to our community. While at Lamar,...
Plane Crashes Into Mobile Home
Two people lost their lives Tuesday morning when a private jet crashed into a mobile home park in Odessa, Texas. The Cessna Citation 550, which had just taken off from Ector County Schlemeyer Airport, crashed around 7 a.m., according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Witnesses reported seeing the...
Man Found Dead in Katy Home; Dive Team Searches Nearby Pond
KATY, Texas — About 12 hours after a man was found dead in a Katy-area home, a dive team from the Northeast Fort Bend County Fire Department was searching a pond behind the house, though the sheriff's office has not disclosed what they were seeking. At 11:06 p.m. Thursday,...
Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
Texas Woman In Jail After Leaving Her Child In Hot Car, Leading To Death
A woman in Texas is currently in jail after her child was found dead in a hot car. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Corpus Christi, Texas Woman In Jail Due To Death Of Child In Hot Car. Per The Corpus Christi Caller Times, Hilda Ann Adame...
National 'Saturation Saturday' Campaign by MADD and Texas Law Enforcement Intensifies DWI Patrols to Prevent Fatalities
This Saturday marks the return of the national ‘Saturation Saturday’ campaign by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), an effort wherein local law enforcement significantly intensify DWI patrols. These patrols specifically target high-risk areas and times where and when the risk of alcohol-related traffic incidents escalates, a determined push to prevent injury and fatalities on the road, as per the Irving Police Department.
Understanding Texas Law: Out-of-State Police Pursuits And Arrests Explained
One thing that's certain in Texas, cops don't mess around. The laws vary from city to city, but the police are not afraid to pull you over if they suspect you've done something wrong. But what if a cop from another state tries to pull you over? For example, a cop from New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Louisiana? Are these bordering state cops allowed to follow you into Texas?
Why Some Texas Schools Are Saying ‘No’ to Homeschool Athletes
The new school year is off to a rocky start here in El Paso, Texas. First, an El Paso school made national headlines by banning students from wearing all black citing that it’s not good for their mental health. And now school districts are banning homeschooled students ALL TOGETHER....
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