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HPD respond to shooting scene on Westpark where woman was found dead
A woman is dead following a shooting in the Westchase area, according to the Houston Police Department.On Tuesday, HPD shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, about a shooting scene in the 10000 block of Westpark, where a woman had been found dead.Details regarding the shooting or if anyone had been arrested were not immediately released.ABC13 has a crew headed to the scene. For more updates, tune into Eyewitness News wherever you watch it.
Mattress Firm disappointed in FTC move to block Tempur Sealy deal
HOUSTON – The Federal Trade Commission’s decision this week to block Tempur Sealy International’s $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm left the retailer based here “disappointed.”. In its official statement, Mattress Firm said it was disappointed with the FTC’s decision while saying it believes the proposed...
‘Love and miss you always:’ Connie the Container Dog rescued at Port of Houston dies from rare infection
A dog who was rescued after being found inside a shipping container at the Port of Houston earlier this year has died from a rare infection. The golden retriever, dubbed “Connie the Container Dog,” was found in January inside a shipping container by a team of United States Coast Guard members who were conducting their daily inspections at the port.
Astros Notes: Playoff Odds On The Rebound
Back on June 18, the Astros’ postseason odds per FanGraphs bottomed out — for now — around 29.3%. A stark decline from 86.2% before the season even started. Currently sitting at 57.2%, the Astros still aren’t much better than a coin flip in qualifying for the postseason, at least according to FanGraphs. I mean, that isn’t surprising how this team played for the majority of the season. But winning ten of the past eleven games has certainly helped Houston’s chances. In terms of the AL West race, it also helps that the Mariners had their slump, with a 3-8 record in the last eleven games.
Will Houston residents pay for trash service? A garbage fee study kicks off this week
HOUSTON — A new study kicks off this week in the City of Houston to determine if residents should pay a garbage fee for their trash and recycling services. This study is expected to take four to six months. It will look at the Department of Solid Waste as a whole, how the finances work, and if any costs should be passed on to the consumer.
Mississippi State lands Ace Reese, former Houston Cougar, boosting baseball roster
Mississippi State baseball secures significant transfer commitment from former Houston Cougar Ace Reese, boosting their portal activity after a period of silence. Reese's 2024 season stats: .278 batting average, 7 home runs, and 34 RBI. Reese boasted a .506 slugging percentage with four triples and a 19% strikeout rate. Named...
‘Potential failure watch’: Erosion damage from recent rain and flooding threaten Lake Livingston Dam, repairs underway
Erosion from recent severe weather has damaged the dam and spillway. Crews are working around the clock to make sure the dam can still handle potential storm flow releases. The damage and repairs are being monitored around the clock. The TRA says there is no immediate danger of failure or...
Sunnyside residents upset over unruly grass at HISD campuses
Sunnyside resident Travis McGee told ABC13 he's living in a jungle in his neighborhood.That jungle is the grass at Worthing High School on Reed Road.Tuesday morning, he and another resident met with ABC13 to voice their frustration with the unruly landscaping."Get the grass cut," Tyrone North said.North and McGee are both alumni of Worthing.The grass on campus went well past their knees as they walked around, lamenting its current state."It's ridiculous," North said.Worthing High School isn't the only Houston Independent School District campus in the area with tall grass.Eyewitness News also found it at Woodson Leadership Academy and Young Elementary.Additionally,...
Popular Houston Rockets trade target is officially off the market
Any fan of a rebuilding NBA team has a vision for the future. They have their preferred players. Fans of the Houston Rockets are no exception. Some fans are ready to build the team around Alperen Sengun, while others hope to see Jalen Green turn his tumultuous career around. Both...
VIDEO: Drivers In Houston, Texas Discover Naked Person In Tree
Driving in Texas can sometimes be an experience. We've all seen at least one individual while out on the Texas roadways do something silly while driving right? Somebody going way over the speed limit, an individual not using a turn signal, or perhaps they're blasting music at an insane volume.
Journey guitarist/co-founder Neal Schon chats new tour, favorite Rodeo accessory
HOUSTON – They’re one of the biggest rock bands of all time, with a career that spans over five decades. Journey, along with Def Leppard and Steve Miller Band are heading to Minute Maid Park for a concert on August 14th for an evening fans won’t forget.
Could Houston’s come back to the Plaza?
Was the highly popular Houston’s restaurant taking a break from us? Or breaking up?. Hillstone Restaurant Group closed its Country Club Plaza Houston’s in early 2017. It didn’t promise to return. But it gave local fans some hope, saying it would continue to look for other area sites with unique features.
Robots, technology take care in B.C.'s innovative new dementia village
In just under a week, residents of a new innovative long-term care home in Comox will start moving in. Providence Living at the Views, located at 211 Rodello Street in Comox, is the country's first public, non-profit long-term care home that is based on the dementia village concept. The idea is to create a small-scale community that is designed to give residents the highest quality of life by promoting a sense of purpose and belonging. Residents at the Views will have autonomy in most of their daily decisions, and will foster a sense of community engagement through being able to safely live full lives in the facility.
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