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Texas inmates in uncooled prisons plead for relief in another hot summer
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the summer heats up, some of the Texas’ nearly 90,000 inmates living in uncooled prisons are begging for relief. Reports of dehydration, heat rash, and desperate attempts to cool down with toilet water accentuate years-long demands to air-condition the state’s prison system. “I will never forget the inmate who was drinking […]
'AC systems get beat to death in Texas' | Here are some warning signs and tips to keep your AC system working as temperatures rise
AUSTIN, Texas — We're entering the time of the year when air conditioning units will be working overtime every day for the next few months. And for people not maintaining their AC units properly, things can get expensive. “The AC systems just get beat to death in Texas,” Joshua...
New racial profiling data analysis finds Black people, Hispanics more likely to be cited, searched by Texas police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University's Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice has published its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas, finding the likelihood of various races to be cited or searched by police. “This report on racial profiling data in policing offers another year of...
Woman drowns in Lake Conroe after boating incident, authorities say
WILLIS, Texas (KIAH) — A woman died after drowning in Lake Conroe late Thursday night and two men were arrested for boating while intoxicated, Montgomery County officials said. Officials received a 911 call just after 9 p.m. Thursday stating that a woman had fell out of a boat near...
At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build
"At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Hope Media Group looks to future as construction continues on new global headquarters in New Caney
In late 2023, Hope Media Group broke ground on its new global headquarters, which is set to anchor Valley Ranch’s entertainment district upon opening in New Caney in April 2025. (Rendering courtesy Hope Media Group) When Chuck Lay—better known to radio listeners as Buddy Holiday—launched KSBJ more than 40...
BARC waiving adoption fees for kittens, adult cats and dogs until July 31st
The Empty the Shelters campaign will last until July 31st. Adoptable pets are typically spay/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and have a pet registration. The City of Houston's animal shelter is waiving adoption fees for kittens, adult cats, and dogs for its ‘Empty the Shelters' campaign for the rest of July.
Rhode Island Man Ends Up With Botched Smile After Responding To Veneer Tech’s Instagram AD
A Houston man is facing felony charges for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license after a Rhode Island man responded to an Instagram advertisement, resulting in dental complications. RELATED STORIES: Zonnique Supports Brother King’s Veneers After “Big Teeth Trolls” Roast His New Smile Online Jadan Miorke,34, a veneer tech, reportedly performed the procedure on Sheron Robinson ... Read more The post Rhode Island Man Ends Up With Botched Smile After Responding To Veneer Tech’s Instagram AD appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Houstonians stranded in Jamaica due to Beryl forced to pay $800 to stay at resort with no food
HOUSTON — A nightmare in paradise -- that's been the experience of some Houstonians trapped in Jamaica following Hurricane Beryl's impact on the Caribbean island. Now, they're desperate to get out while others in the storm's path try to do the same. Joe Sam and Tyrone Schealy both work...
Angela Diaz missing: Houston-area family seeks community help in search
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A family is pleading for the community’s help to find their missing loved one. 22-year-old Angela Marisol Diaz was last seen on Monday. According to her family, they tracked her phone to a location behind the Fitness Connection off of I-10 near a wooded area.
Houston Clings to Firework Tradition for Fourth of July as Other Cities Like San Antonio and Los Angeles Opt for Eco-friendly Drone Displays
As cities across the nation shift from traditional pyrotechnics to drones for their Fourth of July festivities, Houston is holding onto its explosive traditions. Despite the environmental push, Houston and several Texas cities have elected to stick with conventional fireworks shows, perhaps viewing the familiar bangs and colors as integral to the celebration of Independence Day. The Houston area will continue to feature booming spectacles, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. Chris Houston of Pooter's Fireworks encapsulated the sentiment, "You don't get the bang, you don't get the smell, it's silent. Fireworks aren't going anywhere, (they) smell like freedom."
An Astros-D'Backs trade for a player who hates the Dodgers as much as Houston
While they compete in different leagues altogether, the Houston Astros have few bigger rivals in modern baseball than the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was the Dodgers, after all, who the Astros faced in the 2017 World Series when they not-so-subtly cheated their way to a title. While the championship stands thanks to some posturing on Rob Manfred's part, the asterisk remains.
The Isiah Factor crowns Best BBQ in Houston for their 2nd Annual BBQ Contest
HOUSTON - After deliberating long and hard, judges decided who would take home the bragging rights for the best ribs, brisket, turkey, sausage, sides, and Pit Master's Choice. As a part of The Factor's 2nd Annual BBQ Contest, judges blindly tasted each restaurant's dishes. You can watch the video in...
Man charged in deadly shooting outside southwest Houston taco truck, records show
A man has been arrested for his alleged role in the shooting death of a man outside of a southwest Houston taco truck, according to records.Rontreyvius Wooten has been charged with murder for the July 3 shooting off Richmond Avenue near Dunvale Road.SEE ALSO: Residents concerned after homicide at SW Houston taco truck: 'Area is going in a negative way'Houston police officers were called to the scene after 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. Surveillance video obtained by ABC13 shows a white car driving into the parking lot off of Richmond just before the shooting; the car stops, and someone gets out and starts firing shots at the victim.Records show Wooten was arrested a couple of hours later at about 4:51 a.m.The motive, as well as his relationship with the victim, is not known.Wooten is in jail on a $1 million bond.
$15 Million Surgical Scandal Settlement by Baylor St. Luke's and Texas Med Centers Rocks Houston
In a revelation that is shaking up the medical community, Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, along with Surgical Associates of Texas P.A., have agreed to shell out $15 million in response to a whistleblower's claims about concurrent surgeries gone wrong, according to reports from the Houston Chronicle and Hoodline. This historic settlement comes after accusations that surgeons at the institutions improperly supervised residents during critical portions of complex heart surgeries and even skipped informed consent procedures.
Deputy shoots suspect inside gas station in north Harris County, sheriff's office says
An investigation is underway after a suspect was shot by a Harris County deputy on Thursday, according to the sheriff's office.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted about the shooting at about 3:10 p.m. on X, formerly known as Twitter.Gonzalez said deputies were responding to a disturbance call outside of a gas station on FM 1960 near Ella Boulevard when a deputy opened fire, hitting a 47-year-old man.The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the suspect is accused of pointing a weapon at random people.Asst. Chief Tommy Diaz said that when deputies arrived at the scene, the suspect grabbed a pistol from his waistband...
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