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Suspects in violent robbery in Spring believed to be juveniles, still on the run
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Two juveniles are facing aggravated robbery charges after a violent incident Friday afternoon outside a Target store in Spring, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputies reported. Deputies are searching for two suspects, believed to be between the ages of 14 and 18, who are accused of...
Harris County turns to taxpayers for flood prevention help, not for projects, but maintenance
After Harris County voters approved $2.5 billion for flood projects post-Hurricane Harvey, leaders say they need more money from you.HARRIS COUNTY VOTERS WILL SOON DECIDE WHETHER TO INCREASE TAXES FOR FLOOD MAINTENANCECrews cleared trees along Greens Bayou on Friday, not for new development but to improve the waterway's flow."We've identified about a billion dollars in deferred maintenance on our network," Woodell explained.Some of that is for the 2018 flood bond program. Six years ago, taxpayers approved $2.5 billion to add more flood protection.Now, they want more to maintain them. This November, voters will decide to increase property taxes.They say the...
Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
Texas Woman In Jail After Leaving Her Child In Hot Car, Leading To Death
A woman in Texas is currently in jail after her child was found dead in a hot car. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Corpus Christi, Texas Woman In Jail Due To Death Of Child In Hot Car. Per The Corpus Christi Caller Times, Hilda Ann Adame...
National 'Saturation Saturday' Campaign by MADD and Texas Law Enforcement Intensifies DWI Patrols to Prevent Fatalities
This Saturday marks the return of the national ‘Saturation Saturday’ campaign by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), an effort wherein local law enforcement significantly intensify DWI patrols. These patrols specifically target high-risk areas and times where and when the risk of alcohol-related traffic incidents escalates, a determined push to prevent injury and fatalities on the road, as per the Irving Police Department.
Understanding Texas Law: Out-of-State Police Pursuits And Arrests Explained
One thing that's certain in Texas, cops don't mess around. The laws vary from city to city, but the police are not afraid to pull you over if they suspect you've done something wrong. But what if a cop from another state tries to pull you over? For example, a cop from New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Louisiana? Are these bordering state cops allowed to follow you into Texas?
Why Some Texas Schools Are Saying ‘No’ to Homeschool Athletes
The new school year is off to a rocky start here in El Paso, Texas. First, an El Paso school made national headlines by banning students from wearing all black citing that it’s not good for their mental health. And now school districts are banning homeschooled students ALL TOGETHER....
NOAA’s Long-Range Winter Forecast Details Odds for Icy Weather in Texas
HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - It's hot in Texas, and after a long and brutal summer, it would be very understandable if Texans were looking forward to a colder - and possibly icier - winter. The bad news? The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its long-range forecast, and it...
Texas high school football: Top 10 defensive linemen in the Austin area
As the 2024 Texas high school football season draws near, the American-Statesman is ranking the best players by each position group. High school reporters Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon will start with offensive linemen and end with quarterbacks next week. Top 10 defensive linemen in the Austin area ...
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