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Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters
New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?
Missing 12-year-old Texas girl’s credit card used in BR, family says
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An Amber Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old Texas girl who is believed to be with a 26-year-old Louisiana man. The girl’s family says her credit card was recently used at a motel in Baton Rouge, Houston television station KPRC-TV reported. The girl,...
Congressman who first called for Biden’s ouster welcomes president to Texas
President Joe Biden appeared to put personal grievances aside to shake hands with the first member of Congress to implore him to step down as the presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee. Biden appeared friendly toward Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), who represents Austin, Texas, in Congress, when Doggett greeted Biden in his hometown Monday before the president’s address at […]
Abbott challenges Harris to endorse immigration legislation during border visit
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to endorse an illegal immigration bill during her visit to Texas this week, arguing she has “a chance of redemption.” The bill, titled the Justice for Jocelyn Act, was introduced earlier this month by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) and would require […]
San Antonio hospital thrives in U.S. News ranking across Texas
San Antonio's Methodist Hospital has accomplished a healthy reputation as the No. 1 best hospital in the city, and No. 18 in Texas. It ties for No. 18 with Houston's Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. The accolade appears in U.S....
Trial to begin in lawsuit against suspect’s parents over Texas school shooting
GALVESTON, Texas — A lawsuit accusing the parents of a former Texas high school student of negligence for not securing weapons he allegedly used in a 2018 shooting at his campus that killed 10 people was set to go before a jury on Wednesday. Opening statements were expected in...
J. Alan Kent Development to build single-family community in Montgomery
J. Alan Kent Development plans to build a single-family residential community featuring 1,000-1,200 lots in Montgomery. (Courtesy Fotolia) J. Alan Kent Development, a Houston-based developer, has acquired two tracts of land totaling 411 acres located on FM 1097 in Montgomery, according to a July 17 news release. The land, close to Lake Conroe, is directly across from the master-planned community Bentwater.
'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' is looking for Houston-area volunteers to help build a new home
Move that bus! "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is back, and it's coming to the Bayou City! The show is looking for Houston-area volunteers to help out a deserving family.Hosts Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit are teaming up with home builder, Taylor Morrison, to build a brand new home in the Mason Woods community for a one Houston-area family.The show is looking for 2,000 Houston-area volunteers ready to help out in an around-the-clock operation to build a new home from the ground up in under seven days. The episode will film Saturday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Aug....
Meet The Teacher Night Info
Dear amazing students and parents of the Hitchcock Bulldogs family,. Mark your calendars! 🗓️ On August 5th, 2024, we’re rolling out the red carpet for our annual Meet the Teacher Night. 🌟 It’s the perfect chance to connect, chat, and get to know the incredible educators who’ll be guiding you through this exciting academic journey. Please note, students CAN bring school supplies to Meet the Teacher night if they would like.
AJ Armstrong case among hundreds flagged after technical issue in DNA software program
A.J. Armstrong was notified by the Harris County District Attorney's Office his capital murder case was flagged, along with hundreds of other cases, after technical issues were discovered in a forensic software program commonly used in DNA testing.In August 2023, Armstrong was convicted of shooting and killing his parents, Dawn and Antonio Sr., back in 2016 as they slept in their southwest Houston home.Armstrong was 16 years old at the time. Now a 24-year-old father, he is appealing his conviction.The DA's letter, filed in the last 24 hours, explained that some of the language used to describe the results of...
Harris County crime: 15-year-old charged with stabbing Hockley mother to death
HOCKLEY, Texas - A 15-year-old boy has been charged with stabbing a 62-year-old Hockley woman to death on July 20 in northwest Harris County. Dana Magnuson was found dead in the backyard of a home on Sunshine Meadow Drive in Hockley. The Houston County Sheriff's Office said the suspect ran from the scene before they arrived.
Driver critical after being shot multiple times while sitting at red light, Houston PD says
The Houston Police Department says a man is in the hospital after he was shot while sitting at a stop light early on Tuesday.Officers responded to the incident at about 1 a.m. at the S. Wayside Drive and Polk Street intersection.According to police, the driver of a green Toyota 4Runner was stopped at the light when someone in a white Nissan Altima pulled up next to him and fired multiple shots, hitting the vehicle at least five times.The victim was hit by several bullets and the suspect took off.HPD said the victim was able drive himself several blocks before he pulled into a parking lot.He was found unconscious and rushed to the hospital in critical condition, police said.Authorities did not have any other information on the suspect other than he was driving the white Nissan Altima.Submit a tip or story idea to ABC13Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story you think we should cover? Send it to ABC13 using the form below. If you have a video or photo to send, terms of use apply. If you don't, just hit 'skip upload' and send the details.
Pet Supplies Plus Donates $100K+ of Supplies to Houston-Area Animal Rescues for Hurricane Relief
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Pet Supplies Plus, the largest pet retail franchise in the United States, recently made a significant donation to animal shelters across the Houston metro area. Recognizing the immense value of animal shelters, and the critical role they can play during natural disasters, this donation will help ensure dogs and cats in need have access to essential supplies during hurricane recovery.
2-year-old Houston girl mauled to death by dogs while at babysitter, police say
A 2-year-old girl died in a relative's home after being mauled by that family's Rottweilers, in what relatives are calling a tragic accident.The fatal mauling happened at about 12:20 p.m. on Monday at a home in the 2500 block of Milwaukee Street, according to Houston police.Cedric Smith, a family cousin, stopped by to pay his respects Tuesday afternoon and then spoke to reporters."I just want to give condolences to the family. I don't know what it's like to lose a child, but I understand it's going to be a hard thing to get through for a 2-year-old," Smith said.Another relative...
Houston homeowners, residents needing FEMA assistance must have these documents handy
HOUSTON – If you’re one of the many Houston residents still picking up the pieces from Hurricane Beryl, you may qualify for federal assistance. However, as part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA says it must have proof of ownership and occupancy for damaged homes. Whether you rent...
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