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Robbery suspects sought after holding clerk at gunpoint in Beaumont
BEAUMONT, Texas — Three suspects held a clerk at gunpoint and fled with cash from the South 4th Street Grocery on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. when the suspects, whose identities are obscured by hoodies and masks, demanded money from the clerk before escaping on foot into the neighborhood, according to Beaumont Police.
Tyler County residents concerned about potential concrete batch plant
Warren, TX — The Highway 69 expansion project, also known as the “Gateway to the Big Thicket” project will soon take shape. While welcoming opportunities this might bring, Tyler County residents are worried about potential hazards they said are being built in their own backyards. "We went...
Investigation launched into Conroe animal shelter after three-month-old puppy chews off its own leg
At the shelter, Casey was only given over the counter medication to treat the pain before he was taken to a veterinary hospital in Navasota. Information about Casey and other allegations about the animal shelter were the subject of a memo sent to councilmembers by former Police Chief Jeff Christy.
Port Arthur man indicted two years after being arrested for fatal crash
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Port Arthur man is being indicted two years after he was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. Christopher Henry James was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter in 2022 after a crash that killed Port Arthur city employee James Addison, 47. Addison was struck and...
Houston Texas In The Top Bed Bug Infested Cities In The USA
Even if you're sleeping tight tonight, the bed bugs will still bite in Houston which ranks in the top bed bug infested cities in America. If anyone knows where the worst bed bug infestations are in the country, it would be Orkin. They just released their annual list of the Top 50 cities in the USA for bed bug treatments.
Mom arrested after allegedly placing newborn in dumpster with umbilical cord, placenta just moments after giving birth
HOUSTON – A young mother is now facing serious charges after reportedly giving birth to a baby and then immediately throwing her offspring in a dumpster this past week. Court documents show that 18-year-old Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam was arrested on July 23 and charged with a third-degree felony of abandoning a child without intent to return.
Woman says multiple men invaded her home with rifles before exchanging gunfire in SW Houston
HOUSTON – Authorities are investigating what they say appears to be a home invasion in southwest Houston late Friday night. The shooting reportedly took place in the 10600 block of Beechnut around 11:25 p.m. According to Lt. Riley with the Houston Police Department, a woman called the police and...
Houston tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false tax returns
HOUSTON - A tax preparer pleaded guilty after admitting to aiding or assisting in the preparation of a false 2017 income tax return, officials said. According to a release, Christopher J. Guevara, admitted that from at 2018 to 2020, he owned and operated Chris Tax Service in Houston. SUGGESTED: Houston...
Houston water: Wastewater spill reported at 69th Street treatment plant
HOUSTON - The major rainfall sustained across the Houston area has resulted in the spill of domestic wastewater at the 69th Street Wastewater Treatment plant, authorities said. Officials said the domestic wastewater spill is greater than 100,000 gallons in the area of 2525 S Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive in Houston.
61-year-old woman accused of stealing from Westchase apartments damaged by Beryl, court docs say
Police have arrested a 61-year-old woman who is accused of breaking into multiple Westchase-area apartments that Hurricane Beryl damaged.According to court documents, Tamara Brown was working with two others, but they have yet to be arrested.A man told Eyewitness News he had to evacuate his unit at the Woodlake Oaks Apartments on Ella Lee near Gessner Road after his roof caved in.RELATED: Businesses impacted by Beryl see spike in burglaries while trying to recover, HPD saysOn Wednesday, he said thieves pried open his door and helped themselves to electronics.The door belonging to the unit next to him was so badly...
Cut wire causes Northline Terrace neighborhood internet outage after Hurricane Beryl, AT&T says
Gilbert Fuentes has been sleeping at his job for three weeks since Hurricane Beryl roared through the Houston area."Without the internet, I can't work from home, so I have to spend the night here at the office," he said while showing an ABC13 crew the couch he has been sleeping on.Fuentes is a transportation coordinator who requires the internet to provide quick services to customers.Hurricane Beryl made landfall on July 8 and knocked out Fuentes's home power. On July 16, it was restored, but his internet was not.RELATED: Post-Beryl internet outages plaguing small businesses, remote workers"It's also very important for...
Man fatally shot while sleeping at Harmony House, bullet may have come from highway, authorities say
Authorities are investigating after a man was shot and killed while sleeping at a temporary housing facility for the homeless in Houston.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.The victim, identified as 56-year-old Damon Spiller, was found dead at Harmony House on 702 Girarf St. at 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday.According to investigators, Spiller died from a gunshot wound.Houston police believe the gunshot was fired from the I-10 East Freeway ramp from the North I-45 lanes.Though Spiller was found Wednesday morning, authorities said the shooting could have happened on Saturday or Sunday.Harmony House released the following statement:We are deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic incident that claimed the life of one of our residents, who was fatally shot while sleeping in his bed. He was a hard-working individual, dedicated to improving and bettering his life. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own bed at night; it's unfair that Damon had to lose his life this way. Harmony House sends their thoughts and prayers to his friends and family in this time of grief. We hope there is some way the police can figure out who committed this senseless and reckless act of violence.
The Ralph Bivins Project – Podcast Guest John S. Moody Jr.
HOUSTON – (Realty News Report) – Houston lawyer John S. Moody, Jr. who has been involved in hundreds of Texas real estate transactions, offered insights on today’s realty market and the impact of Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall near Matagorda, Texas on July 8, 2024. RALPH BIVINS:...
Suspected drunk driver arrested after police chase in Harris County
HOUSTON, Texas — A suspected drunk driver was arrested following a police chase that began outside a local bar, according to authorities. On July 25, 2024, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to Rowdy's bar on Holzwarth Road after receiving reports of an intoxicated driver leaving the premises. Deputies located the suspect vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to comply, leading to a pursuit.
Houston power politics, big changes in 2024 race: This Week in Texas Politics
AUSTIN, Texas - This week saw big changes in the 2024 presidential race with President Joe Biden dropping out and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as the continued impact on the Houston area from Hurricane Beryl. FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of...
Questioning your electric bill after power outages? Here's what experts say you should do
HOUSTON — KHOU 11 News has been receiving calls on our Your Voice hotline from viewers asking the same question: Why are they being charged for days they didn’t have power?. “My power went out on the 8th. I got my power back on the 11th at 2:30...
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