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As Temps Soar, Federal Funds for Low-Income Families Appear to Shortchange Hottest States
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) covers less than 8 percent of low-income residents’ heating and cooling costs in Texas. That’s compared to nearly 23 percent in northern states. Martha Pskowski & Jenaye Johnson | Inside Climate News. In San Elizario, Texas, tucked between cotton fields...
League City Police Department Celebrates Sergeant's 15-Year Anniversary
LEAGUE CITY, Texas — The League City Police Department is honoring Sergeant Ross Haunschild for his 15 years of dedicated service. Sergeant Haunschild began his career with the department in May 2009, serving in various roles including Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer, Crash Team Investigator, Field Training Officer, Marine Patrol Officer, SWAT Officer, Community Impact Unit Detective, and TCOLE Instructor, according to a press release from the department. In 2020, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and has since completed the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy for Leadership.
Houston Health Department offering free AC units to eligible residents
Houston - The Houston Health Department is providing free portable air conditioners to seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers of disabled children in Harris County. This initiative aims to help those in need stay cool during the Houston heat. How to Apply. Approximately 200 air conditioning units are available. To...
Driver killed in Harris County shooting at US-59 Eastex Freeway, Lauder Road
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a driver was shot to death on the Eastex Freeway feeder road on Monday morning. The shooting occurred around 9:30 a.m. on the northbound feeder road at Lauder Road. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through...
Impact of Hurricane Beryl Felt Weeks Later
Houston — Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas two weeks ago today, and despite the passage of time many are still feeling the effects of the storm. Around 500 people are still without power long after the storm has passed, according to KVUE. About 2.7 million customers lost power during the storm – hundreds of […] The post Impact of Hurricane Beryl Felt Weeks Later appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
Cypress-area man sentenced to 40 years for killing friend
HOUSTON (KIAH) – A Cypress-area man who killed a high school friend in a shooting was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Friday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “There was absolutely no reason for this cold-blooded murder, so we know this man is a danger to...
Wanted suspects apprehended in Harris County
HOUSTON, Texas — Two male suspects were taken into custody after deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle call in the 2900 block of FM 2920. Deputies located a vehicle matching the description and arrested both suspects for various warrants, according to Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4. The suspects were allegedly involved in stealing from a construction site.
Houston Public Library awarded $200,000 grant to continue citizenship program
The Houston Endowment has awarded Houston Public Library (HPL) a $200,000 grant for one year to support the relaunch of HPL’s Journey to Citizenship classes, which include “Introduction to Citizenship” and “Civics and Literacy.”. These comprehensive seven-week programs are designed for adult learners to master the...
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...
City of Houston creates storm debris collection map as Beryl debris fills streets
All six neighborhood depositories are open for residents to drop off their storm debris. Any debris placed form the sidewalk toward the property will not be picked up. Residents are encouraged to separate storm debris into six categories- household trash, vegetative debris, construction debris, appliances, electronics and household hazardous waste.
‘Deadliest drug threat US has ever faced’: Man charged with importing 2,000 kilos of chemicals to make fentanyl pills
HOUSTON – U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani joined Special Agents in Charge Daniel Comeaux and Craig Larrabee of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations Monday afternoon to announce a significant arrest related to a record seizure. Hamdani announced a four-count indictment has been filed against a 48-year-old...
Houston begins auctioning bike-sharing equipment, with online bids for bicycles starting at $10
The city plans to put more than 400 Houston BCycle bikes up for auction over the next several months, along with docking stations and base plates for those stations, after its bike-sharing network shuttered last month. Before Houston's bike-sharing network shut down at the end of June, users could take...
Missing in Houston: The unresolved cases of Houston’s missing men from the 90s
This week in Missing in Houston, we highlight the cases of 10 men who vanished from the Houston area during the 1990s. Despite extensive searches, their disappearances remain unsolved. Authorities and families are still seeking any information that could help bring these men home. Wayne Moore. Wayne Moore, 49, has...
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