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Friendswood considers new facilities to meet the demands of a growing community
Friendswood city officials at City Council’s Oct. 8 meeting discussed the possibility of expanding the Friendswood Public Library and building a new community center to better serve a growing and changing community. (Community Impact staff) Friendswood city officials at City Council’s Oct. 8 meeting discussed the possibility of expanding...
US Supreme Court reviewing 2016 case where Harris Co. deputy constable shot and killed motorist
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a 2016 case where a Harris County deputy constable shot and killed Ashtian Barnes during a traffic stop, according to records.ABC13's news partners at the Houston Chronicle reported about the motion, which is said to set the stage for a potential change in how courts consider excessive force cases moving forward."In states like Texas, it does not matter whether an officer escalated an encounter or put himself in harm's way before using deadly force," according to the Texas Civil Rights Corps' filing. "Under the moment-of-threat doctrine, an officer can escape liability so long as...
Houston man charged with capital murder in fatal shooting on Detroit Street, investigation ongoing
HOUSTON, Texas — A 28-year-old man has been charged with capital murder following a fatal shooting on Detroit Street, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred around 3:10 a.m. on September 11. The suspect, Devante Demarcus West, of Houston, Texas, is facing charges in the 496th State...
I-10 Katy Fwy westbound reopened at Dairy Ashford after crash involving 18-wheeler and car
All lanes of the Katy Freeway have reopened at Dairy Ashford after a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler shut down part of the roadway in west Houston on Wednesday morning.According to Houston police, the wreck involved a car and an 18-wheeler, which had flipped on its side.Houston Transtar says the crash was first reported at 5:01 a.m.More than five hours later, crews opened a couple of lanes, but three right lanes remained closed, TxDOT said on X, formerly Twitter. The closure prompted heavy traffic backups, but by 11 a.m., all lanes had reopened.Crews have opened a couple of lanes. Three right lanes remain closed. https://t.co/vbnJDG35Zi— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHouston) October 9, 2024 In addition to the crash, the truck spilled diesel, requiring cleanup as well.Sign up for traffic alerts sent straight to your phone through our ABC13 app. Manage your notifications from the settings tab.On mobile, use two fingers to zoom in to specific roads.Live traffic map
Pastor Keion Henderson Say’s Blessing The Poor Is No Blessing To You
Pastor Keion Henderson of The Light House Church of Houston, TX, as well as the husband of Shaquille O’Neil’s ex wife, former Shaunie O’Neil Reality Television Star, now First Lady Shaunie Henderson, has ruffled some feathers with a recent sermon he gave. According to Pastor Keion Henderson...
The Strange 'Singing Well' of Texas
In the late 1800s, a story originated in Texas about a mysterious well. According to newspaper reports, strange sounds came from the well. Sometimes the sounds were musical and pleasant. At other times, they sounded more like wails and moans. The well was said to be impossible to fill and no one knew it's true age. This is the fascinating story of the "singing well."
Woman in custody for allegedly assaulting security guard and Constable Deputy
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KIAH) — Deputies from Constable Mark Herman’s office responded to a disturbance on October 9, 2024, in the 19100 block of Kuykendahl Road. A security guard reported being physically assaulted by a female suspect after he asked her to leave a pool area. Upon arrival, deputies located the suspect, later identified as […]
Texas overrides local lawsuits to negotiate smaller settlements with polluters, Harris County officials claim
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