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Texas man sentenced for killing 17-year-old friend during sleepover
CYPRESS, Texas (TCN) -- A 21-year-old high school dropout will spend decades in prison for fatally shooting his friend multiple times during a sleepover at the man’s house in 2021. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced that a judge sentenced James Sotelo on Friday, July 19, to 40...
Mattress Mack Stands Up for Houston – Slams “Centerpointless”[VIDEO]
As always Mattress Mack steps up for Houston! The same morning Hurricane Beryl made landfall last week, he opened up his Gallery Furniture Showroom floor as a shelter. Gallery Furniture has been functioning as a cooling center and has been providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mack estimates about 15,000 people came to his shelter during the past week! He says, it's the right thing to do!
Suspect charged in shooting of two men in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas — Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the shooting of two men at 2000 Oakdale Street around 2:55 a.m. on March 24. The suspect, 35-year-old Charles Dee Strain III, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 482nd State District Court, according to a press release from the Houston Police Department. A December 2020 booking photo of Strain, who is not in custody, is attached to the news release.
Crime Stoppers, Houston police offer $5,000 reward for information on Brittany Guidry’s killer
Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Houston Police Department will hold a press conference today to request public assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Brittany Guidry. Investigators will update the public on the case and family members will speak to the media today at 10 a.m.
Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Alisa Zapata
Dr. Alisa Zapata has served as principal of Westside High School since 2022, where she and her team work to provide a vital, engaging educational experience for their zoned students, Westside’s STEAM magnet, and Futures Academy of Health Science students. She is this week’s HISD Star Educator. Zapata...
Man killed after being hit by car on North Freeway, authorities say
HOUSTON (KIAH) — A tragic incident on the North Freeway late Monday night as a pedestrian lost his life after being hit by a car. The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. on I-45 at Aldine Bender Road. Police rushed to the scene and found a man on the side of the southbound lanes.
Here’s when, where Houston will host its 14th annual Back 2 School Fest
HOUSTON – The start of the 2024-2025 school year is right around the corner and the City of Houston is working to ensure parents and students have all the tools necessary to succeed before returning to campus. At 10 a.m. Tuesday, Houston Council Member At-Large Position 1, Julian Ramirez...
Ladies Stuck in Texas Traffic Twerk on Their Car
Traffic Jam Turns into Dance Party: Houston Ladies Twerk Their Way Through the Wait!. We've all been there – stuck in seemingly endless traffic, cursing our luck and wishing for a magical teleportation device. But what if we told you that the video at the bottom of this article...
Kenny & Ziggy's Deli Month Menu
As Houstonians prepare to welcome Houston Restaurant Weeks this August, another food-centric event is taking place August 1 through August 31 across not only the city but the whole U.S.A. and even Toronto, Canada. The 9th Annual Delicatessen Month, founded in 2016 by Houston's own Deli Man, David 'Ziggy' Gruber, is a collaboration between Gruber and Jay Parker, owner of the now-closed Ben's Best Deli in Rego Park, New York.
Hilarious Video: Cyclist Fleeing Houston Police Goes Mega-Viral
Well, folks, here's something you don't see every day... A video of a man fleeing Houston police on a bike, driving against traffic flow, and cutting between cars, went viral on Facebook. The original post, uploaded 7 days ago, has already been viewed 5 million times. Holy moly. Since this...
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