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Mexican National Sentenced to Over 17 Years in U.S. Prison for Meth Trafficking in Houston Area
A Mexican citizen has been handed a substantial prison sentence after being convicted for his role in a drug trafficking scheme that sought to distribute more than 17 kilograms of methamphetamine in the Conroe area, just north of Houston, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Alberto Ramos-Nogueda, 36, was found guilty of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute by a federal jury and sentenced to 210 months, according to a recent press release from the Department of Justice.
Harris County murder suspect wanted after body found two hours away
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County law enforcement are searching for a man they suspected murdered another man in Katy then moving the body two hours away. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Michael Maurice Mack is wanted on a capital murder charge for the death of 53-year-old Kelvin Hinton. SUGGESTED:...
Guilty Plea Results in 45-Year Sentence for Little Saigon Restaurant Shooting
Bich Xuan Dang, a repeat offender was sentenced to 45 years, after pleading guilty for his involvement in a double murder in Houston’s Little Saigon neighborhood in 2022. According to The Harris County District Attorney’s office, Dang, 51, was one of three men who entered Tai Loi, a Vietnamese restaurant on Bellaire Boulevard on Oct. 5, 2022. He shot at Hanh Nguyen, 63, and Long Nguyen, 51, killing them both. Video surveillance recorded the shooting, and witnesses also identified Dang.
Police identify victim, suspect in murder investigation along U.S. Highway 90
VIDOR, Texas — Vidor Police are assisting Harris County in a death investigation just off Old Highway 90 on the west side of the city on Thursday. Wednesday, August 14, deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Precinct 5 Constable’s Office were notified of a possible homicide occurring at a home located in the 2500 block of Wells Station Court, Harris County, TX.
CenterPoint hosts first of 16 open houses to address failures during Hurricane Beryl
CenterPoint Energy launched a new initiative today in an attempt to win back trust with the community amid accusations that dropped the ball with its response to Hurricane Beryl.CenterPoint Energy is hosting open houses through September to inform the public about improvement efforts. However, this comes after the public got a better picture of the company's donations to politicians.Governor Greg Abbott received about $115,000, and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick received $91,000.The company also made large donations to local Democrats, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire and former mayor Sylvester Turner, who each received more than $40,000.In the wake of Hurricane Beryl...
'I knew he was gone' | Mother shares story of her son's death as warning to other teens
HOUSTON — We’re hearing from a mother whose son died after taking a pill that was laced with fentanyl. Jose Rafael Mella was seventeen years old when he passed away nearly one year ago. Now, two people are charged in his case. Jennifer Ferrer recognizes that her son...
No arrests after woman found dead inside apartment off FM-1960 West, sheriff's office says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a woman was found shot to death inside her apartment complex on Friday afternoon.Authorities were dispatched to the 4200 block of FM-1960 Road West and found the woman dead at the scene.The sheriff's office said the victim was a Black woman who may be in her late 30s.Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the victim lived with two others including an adult and a small child at the apartment complex.Deputies say there are no suspects in custody at this time. It's unclear how she was killed or the motive.An investigation is ongoing, and authorities believe foul play is involved.
Man dies after being ejected from vehicle after crashing into power pole in League City
LEAGUE CITY, Texas – A man has died after being ejected from his vehicle during a crash in League City Saturday. The League City Police Department said the crash happened around 3 p.m. in the 4000 block of South Shore Blvd. Police say a man was driving a blue...
Study Says Texas Teachers Rank #1 in USA for Being Overworked
Teachers rank near the top when it comes to people who are the most underpaid and overworked. They work well over 40 hours a week, don't get paid what they deserve, and often take money out of their own pocket to buy school supplies. How about the frustration of dealing...
The 5 Cities With the Worst Drivers in Texas
Yes, there are bad drivers everyone, but some places have more than others. These are the 5 Texas cities with the worst. As much as it pains me to say it, there are a lot of bad drivers here in the Lone Star State. Whether they’re whipping through traffic, going 20 miles per hour under the speed limit in the left lane, or simply not affording other drivers the courtesy of using their turn signal, someone will frustrate me during my commute.
Two Texas Cities Among Most Bed Bug Infected in the U.S.
Austin, TX? Maybe Houston, TX? Which Texas cities do you think are the most big-infected? How do Texas metros stack up to the rest of the country when it comes to fending... or not fending off these tiny pests?. Let's start with some "good" news. On the previous Orkin's Bed...
Professional slap fighting events can soon happen in Texas
The seven members appointed by the governor to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation agreed unanimously at their July 23 meeting to officially recognize and license slap fighting in the state. This comes after similar moves in Nevada, Florida and California and despite some doctors raising alarm bells about athletes potentially suffering serious injuries.
Experts discuss difficulty of tracking heat-related deaths in Texas
Experts say the impact of the heat is hard to track, but there are signs it's having a greater impact on people's health than we've been able to document. This week, an autopsy report confirmed that heat played a factor in the death of three family members, whose decomposed bodies were found in a Brownsville apartment in May.
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