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Fellow member of Congress remembers late Sheila Jackson Lee
HOUSTON – Better known as “The Congresswoman,” Sheila Jackson Lee has passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 74. Lee lived a life of service for the Houston community. First as a City of Houston Councilwoman and then for 29 years as a Congresswoman representing the Texas 18th Congressional District.
Peso Pluma's ÉXODO tour launches in Texas with sold out shows, San Antonio next
SAN ANTONIO - Peso Pluma kicked off his highly anticipated “ÉXODO” tour this weekend in Texas playing three sold-out shows in Austin, Dallas, and Edinburgh. The tour features incredible choreography, and set design unlike any show you've seen before, adding an incredible visual experience to Peso Pluma's music.
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...
Lawsuit filed on behalf of man injured in fatal MCPD collision
A lawsuit has been filed in a Fort Bend County district court on behalf of a man injured in the Missouri City police car collision that also resulted in the deaths of a woman and her teenage son. Alice Bliss, a Harris County resident, is the named plaintiff as the...
How 2 teenagers accidentally impersonated the Deer Park Police Department on social media
On X (formerly Twitter), the Deer Park Police Department boasts a significant social media presence, with nearly 15,000 people following “@deerparkpd.” They regularly tweet information about road closures, firework safety and ask citizens of Deer Park for help in locating missing persons. However, one little detail makes the...
Shipley Do-nuts to open new shop in Sienna community
Shipley Do-nuts will open its newest location in the Missouri City area off Sienna Parkway, providing its signature hexagonal doughnuts via drive-thru, in-store pickup or delivery. (Courtesy Shipley Do-nuts) Shipley Do-nuts, a Houston-based business known for its signature hexagonal doughnuts, will open another Missouri City location this year, a spokesperson...
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)...
Missouri City, Texas, Earns Recognition as One of the Most Livable Small Cities in America
The definition of livability can be elusive, forever caught in the interplay between economic indicators and the intangible quality of local culture. Recently unveiled by financial research entity SmartAsset, their exploration into the most livable small cities in America placed Missouri City, Texas within a spotlight. In specific terms, Missouri City secured the 77th position on a national scale, while on the home front, it was lauded as the fourth most endearing locale in Texas.
Shooting that left 20-year-old hurt in Pasadena may have been accidental, police say
A 20-year-old man is hurt after what may have been an accidental shooting inside a car in the Pasadena area on Monday, according to police.The shooting happened in the 1900 block of Pasadena Boulevard at Raspberry Lane around 5:45 a.m.SkyEye flew over the scene, where a gray Dodge Charger was stopped in the middle of the street.Pasadena police said there were three people inside the car when the 20-year-old was shot one time. He was taken to a nearby hospital in serious but not life-threatening condition.Investigators believe all of the people involved in the shooting were inside the vehicle when it happened. After an initial investigation, they think the shooting happened inside the car and may have been accidental."At this point, we have no reason to believe we're looking for any suspects or anybody else out there," Sgt. Raul Granados said.The two people who were also inside the car during the shooting are being questioned by police.Police were looking for surveillance video in the area to hopefully paint a clearer picture of what happened.
This PVAMU grad is using his new master’s degree to maximize residents’ quality of life in his hometown
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 22, 2024) – Recent Prairie View A&M University graduate Eli Washington ‘24 is back in his hometown of Missouri City, Texas, after earning his Master of Community Development on May 11. Washington, 26, is now the Economic Development Manager for the city where he...
Teenager reportedly shot in abdomen in Pasadena
PASADENA, Texas – A teenager has reportedly been shot in the Pasadena area Monday morning. Details were limited, however, the shooting took place on Pasadena Boulevard at Raspberry Lane. The 18-year-old was said to have been shot in the abdomen. They were transported to the hospital in stable condition.
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...
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