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This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
Shooting that left 20-year-old hurt in Pasadena may have been accidental, police say
A 20-year-old man is hurt after what may have been an accidental shooting inside a car in the Pasadena area on Monday, according to police.The shooting happened in the 1900 block of Pasadena Boulevard at Raspberry Lane around 5:45 a.m.SkyEye flew over the scene, where a gray Dodge Charger was stopped in the middle of the street.Pasadena police said there were three people inside the car when the 20-year-old was shot one time. He was taken to a nearby hospital in serious but not life-threatening condition.Investigators believe all of the people involved in the shooting were inside the vehicle when it happened. After an initial investigation, they think the shooting happened inside the car and may have been accidental."At this point, we have no reason to believe we're looking for any suspects or anybody else out there," Sgt. Raul Granados said.The two people who were also inside the car during the shooting are being questioned by police.Police were looking for surveillance video in the area to hopefully paint a clearer picture of what happened.
Two Gentlemen Settle Disagreement with Hands in Texas Traffic
Texas Showdown: Road Rage Turns into Fisticuffs on Trinity Mills Blvd. For reasons still unclear, two motorists found themselves in a heated dispute. You can watch the altercation in its entirety in the video below. Circling it Up. Passersby watched in disbelief as the scene unfolded. The sun beat down,...
‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 25 at Dairy Queen benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Miracle Treat Day, the one-day event at participating DQ restaurants across Texas, will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Lubbock benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25. For each Blizzard® Treat purchased, $1 or more will be donated to the Children’s...
Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. You can read the original article here. Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77.
Texas Murderer Spared From Execution Over DNA Testing Concerns
Ruben Gutierrez was spared being executed less than an hour before it was scheduled to take place, leaving the victim's family devastated. Gutierrez was set to be put to death just after 6 pm on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, but it looks like things have changed. His arguments regarding DNA testing in a lower court ruling led to an order to halt the execution by the high court.
Get Ready to Save on School Supplies During the Texas Sales Tax Free Weekend
Whether we like it or not, we are entering that time of year in Texas where it's time to get the kids ready for back to school. Part of going back to school is back-to-school shopping. Parents have to purchase school supplies, clothes, backpacks, and shoes. It's Very Expensive. Luckily,...
Rain chances, mild temperatures in store for North Texas this week
A slow-moving cold front will produce scattered showers and storms on Monday isolated storms Tuesday through Friday. More scattered storms are possible this weekend and below-average temperatures will continue over the next seven days.
Lawsuit filed on behalf of man injured in fatal MCPD collision
A lawsuit has been filed in a Fort Bend County district court on behalf of a man injured in the Missouri City police car collision that also resulted in the deaths of a woman and her teenage son. Alice Bliss, a Harris County resident, is the named plaintiff as the...
Texas doubles investment in energy fund to keep up with growing demand
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Cities like San Marcos were once considered small towns. Now, in most communities along the I-35 corridor, the growth is undeniable. “I’ve seen the community grow and also just love living in this area,” said Andrea Villalobos, the assistant director of planning and development services for the City of San Marcos.
This PVAMU grad is using his new master’s degree to maximize residents’ quality of life in his hometown
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 22, 2024) – Recent Prairie View A&M University graduate Eli Washington ‘24 is back in his hometown of Missouri City, Texas, after earning his Master of Community Development on May 11. Washington, 26, is now the Economic Development Manager for the city where he...
Public's help sought in decades-old cold case
Investigators with the cold case team of the the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office are asking the public's assistance in a decades-old cold-case investigation. On July 10, investigators exhumed human remains from a Richmond cemetery in hopes of using recent advances in forensic biology and forensic DNA analysis to help solve the case, the office said in a press release.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Aliana to expand access to care in Fort Bend County
The new Aliana clinic is meant to expand access to care for nearby residents in Fort Bend County. (Rendering courtesy Kelsey-Seybold Clinic) A 54,000-square-foot Kelsey-Seybold Clinic will be built in the Aliana master-planned community in Richmond, according to a July 17 news release. The details. Construction has already begun on...
Tickets for PAW Patrol Live! go on sale in August 2, comes to Houston in November
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Paw Patrol Live! is coming to a city near you and the tickets go on sale in November! This action-packed adventure picks up right where the PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie left off. Join the pups of Adventure City as they work together to save the day. You’ll see all your favorite characters, enjoy catchy tunes, and experience interactive fun. This will be a kid-friendly experience that will leave your children wanting more!
ABS Grants AIP for CLS Wind's Offshore Wind Installation Technology
Classification society ABS announced it has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Houston-based CLS Wind for its innovative wind turbine assembly system. The patented elevator style assembly system promises easier, safer and faster wind turbine and nacelle installation and maintenance, without the use of large cranes and heavy-lift barges or vessels.
Houston crime: Newborn found abandoned near dumpster
A newborn baby boy was found abandoned near a dumpster in southwest Houston on Sunday. The Houston Police Department (HPD) received a call at approximately 1:15 p.m. after residents at 6023 Dashwood Street reported hearing crying coming from the dumpster area. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL...
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