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Video shows water tank exploding in NW Houston neighborhood; insurance refusing to cover homeowner’s damage
Read full article: Video shows water tank exploding in NW Houston neighborhood; insurance refusing to cover homeowner’s damageFor roughly three months, homeowners in a Northwest Houston neighborhood have been recovering from devastating damage after a water tank exploded.
Heights woman believes CenterPoint might be ignoring state rules with utility pole installation
Read full article: Heights woman believes CenterPoint might be ignoring state rules with utility pole installationAs CenterPoint Energy continues to work on upgrading its infrastructure after the fallout of its Hurricane Beryl response, one Houston-area woman is worried the energy company might be cutting corners.
NTSB preliminary report describes communications with pilot moments before fatal East End helicopter crash
Read full article: NTSB preliminary report describes communications with pilot moments before fatal East End helicopter crashThe National Transportation Safety Board has released a report detailing some of their findings in the aftermath of the East End helicopter crash that killed a pilot and three passengers earlier this month.
Scary history of injuries at MetLife Stadium ahead of Texans’ trip to face Jets
Read full article: Scary history of injuries at MetLife Stadium ahead of Texans’ trip to face JetsTonight, the Houston Texans will be tasked with their second primetime game of the season, visiting the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football.
Houston community shows up for Baskin Robbins worker who inspired ‘Operation Help Shirley’
Read full article: Houston community shows up for Baskin Robbins worker who inspired ‘Operation Help Shirley’A simple act of kindness has turned into a heartwarming movement as the community rallied today around Shirley, an elderly Baskin Robbins employee in Spring, Texas, whose story of resilience touched hearts across town.
Lawsuit filed against Missouri City, police department details crash that killed mother, son
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against Missouri City, police department details crash that killed mother, sonThe Missouri City police officer who was involved in a crash that killed a mother and son has now been indicted for his fault in the collision.
Gen Z leading alcohol “sober curious” movement, but reports rise in drug use
Read full article: Gen Z leading alcohol “sober curious” movement, but reports rise in drug useNew research shows Generation Z is on track to become the most sober generation, with young adults increasingly choosing to abstain from alcohol.
Montgomery County serial child predator handed life sentence without parole
Read full article: Montgomery County serial child predator handed life sentence without paroleA Montgomery County man has been handed multiple life sentences without parole for extreme and prolonged sexual crimes against children.
Houston ISD Asst. Principal, alleged test-taker in teacher certification cheating scandal has court date moved
Read full article: Houston ISD Asst. Principal, alleged test-taker in teacher certification cheating scandal has court date movedThe man accused of taking hundreds of certification exams in a statewide teacher certification cheating scandal has had his court date moved to Friday.
18-wheeler slams into concrete barrier on Southwest Fwy; fuel spills on road, person hospitalized
Read full article: 18-wheeler slams into concrete barrier on Southwest Fwy; fuel spills on road, person hospitalizedTraffic has been stifled and multiple planes have been closed on the Southwest Fwy Wednesday morning after a big rig crashed into a median.
What’s YOUR favorite scary movie?🍿 Survey lists top Halloween movies Texans search for most
Read full article: What’s YOUR favorite scary movie?🍿 Survey lists top Halloween movies Texans search for mostWhat's your go-to movie you watch every Halloween film? A recent survey showed Beetlejuice was the most-searched movie Texans look for. How about you?
Woman arrested after allegedly killing man changing tire on Katy Freeway
Read full article: Woman arrested after allegedly killing man changing tire on Katy FreewayA Houston woman, Maggie Anne Louise Weber, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after allegedly killing Lee Rodgers, who was changing a tire on the Katy Freeway.
City of Lake Jackson threatens to disconnect utilities to complex; residents due to the complex’s past due balance
Read full article: City of Lake Jackson threatens to disconnect utilities to complex; residents due to the complex’s past due balanceResidents at the Edgewater Apartments in Lake Jackson may soon be without water and waste management services after the city issued a notice to all tenants, informing them that the complex failed to pay for water, sewer and trash services for months.
Harris County polling location permanently closed due to water, power issues
Read full article: Harris County polling location permanently closed due to water, power issuesA polling center in Harris County has now been permanently cut off for the election cycle due to ongoing issues with water and power.
Children witnessing deadly domestic violence cases on the rise in Houston area
Read full article: Children witnessing deadly domestic violence cases on the rise in Houston areaDeadly domestic violence incidents witnessed by children are becoming alarmingly common in the Houston area, with multiple cases involving fatalities or severe injuries over recent months.
Texas teacher cheating scandal puts more than 200 unqualified teachers into classrooms
Read full article: Texas teacher cheating scandal puts more than 200 unqualified teachers into classroomsHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
Booker T. Washington HS coach identified as ‘kingpin’ in million dollar teacher cheating scheme
Read full article: Booker T. Washington HS coach identified as ‘kingpin’ in million dollar teacher cheating schemeA coach at Houston Independent School District has been identified as the “Kingpin” in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
200 unqualified teachers certified in $1M Houston-based cheating scheme
Read full article: 200 unqualified teachers certified in $1M Houston-based cheating schemeHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
The connection between firearms and domestic violence
Read full article: The connection between firearms and domestic violenceDuring Domestic Violence Awareness month, Maisha Colter, CEO of the Houston-based Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse is highlighting the connection between firearms and domestic violence incidents and raising concerns about safety in homes where firearms are easily accessible.
Southwest flights to Houston diverting to other cities due to ‘hot brakes’ emergency at Hobby Airport
Read full article: Southwest flights to Houston diverting to other cities due to ‘hot brakes’ emergency at Hobby AirportSeveral flights with Southwest Airlines that were scheduled to fly into Houston are diverting to other nearby cities due to an emergency at the William P. Hobby Airport.
Highway halted by drivers, officials in The Woodlands after dog found running on road
Read full article: Highway halted by drivers, officials in The Woodlands after dog found running on roadDrivers in The Woodlands were faced with a unique predicament on their daily commute, as a stray dog was found running in the middle of a highway.
Man dies after being hit by car while running from police across Houston freeway
Read full article: Man dies after being hit by car while running from police across Houston freewayA man has died after being hit by a car while he was running on foot across a Houston freeway following a confrontation with another driver and police officers.
CenterPoint releases independent third-party review of company’s Hurricane Beryl response
Read full article: CenterPoint releases independent third-party review of company’s Hurricane Beryl responseCenterPoint Energy has released the findings of an independent report that was conducted on the company’s response to Hurricane Beryl in July.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to remove Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center from Medicare, Medicaid networks
Read full article: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to remove Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center from Medicare, Medicaid networksBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas announced it has made the decision to remove MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston from its Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage HMO, and Medicaid networks effective Nov. 1, 2024.
Multiple people faint as thousands line up outside Shell Energy Stadium ahead of Kamala Harris rally in Houston
Read full article: Multiple people faint as thousands line up outside Shell Energy Stadium ahead of Kamala Harris rally in HoustonMore than 1.5 million people have signed up in hopes to attend Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign rally in Houston this Friday, according to the registration website.
Texas voters: Last chance to apply for mail-in ballots | Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Texas voters: Last chance to apply for mail-in ballots | Here’s what you need to knowThe deadline to submit an application for a mail-in ballot in Texas is Friday, Oct. 25. If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you still have time, but make sure to act quickly.
‘The Herricanes’: Documentary covering women’s tackle football team premieres in Houston
Read full article: ‘The Herricanes’: Documentary covering women’s tackle football team premieres in HoustonHouston is rich with football history. From Earl Campbell’s legendary career with the Oilers, to Andre Ware’s Heisman-winning campaign with the Cougars, to the birth of the NFL’s youngest franchise in the Texans, the City of Houston has a multitude of stories to tell from the gridiron.
Don’t even think about using your phone at the polls: Key electronic rules every Texas voter needs to know
Read full article: Don’t even think about using your phone at the polls: Key electronic rules every Texas voter needs to knowEarly voting is now underway for the Nov. 5 election, giving registered voters a chance to cast their ballots before Election Day.
Residents of Conroe ask city to approve animal welfare bid
Read full article: Residents of Conroe ask city to approve animal welfare bidConcerned residents in Conroe are expected to speak at City Hall this afternoon to ask the city to move forward with a bid from animal welfare nonprofit, Texas Litter Control.
17-year-old arrested for shooting crush’s stepfather after rebuffed advances
Read full article: 17-year-old arrested for shooting crush’s stepfather after rebuffed advancesA 17-year-old high school senior in Houston has been charged with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Osvaldo Casas, who was killed outside his home in Southeast Houston while investigating a suspicious vehicle.
8 best neighborhoods in Houston area to go Trick-or-Treating
Read full article: 8 best neighborhoods in Houston area to go Trick-or-TreatingAs Halloween approaches, families across the Houston area prepare for trick-or-treating, and may be looking for the best neighborhoods to take the kiddos to celebrate.
Vice President Kamala Harris to campaign in Houston ahead of Nov. 5 Election Day
Read full article: Vice President Kamala Harris to campaign in Houston ahead of Nov. 5 Election DayVice President Kamala Harris is set to return to Houston on Friday, Oct. 25, for a last-minute campaign push before the general election on November 5.
NTSB describes scene of deadly Houston helicopter crash as ‘complex’
Read full article: NTSB describes scene of deadly Houston helicopter crash as ‘complex’NTSB says they are in the early phases of their investigation into the deadly helicopter crash and collecting evidence from the scene in Houston’s Second Ward.
Teen accused of murdering teen’s stepdad misses court appearance
Read full article: Teen accused of murdering teen’s stepdad misses court appearanceCristian Martinez, a 17-year-old high school senior who cuts hair on the side and lives with his parents, missed a scheduled probable cause hearing in court Saturday.
H-E-B, escalator company facing lawsuit after 3-year-old child loses 4 fingers in accident
Read full article: H-E-B, escalator company facing lawsuit after 3-year-old child loses 4 fingers in accidentH-E-B and TK Elevator Corporation (TKE) are facing a lawsuit by a family after a toddler lost four of her fingers in an escalator accident at a Bellaire H-E-B store.
Will Harris County Pct 4 Corporal’s death be ruled ‘line-of-duty’ after he was murdered while driving to work?
Read full article: Will Harris County Pct 4 Corporal’s death be ruled ‘line-of-duty’ after he was murdered while driving to work?One month after Harris County Precinct 4 deputy Maher Husseini was murdered while he was on his way to work, it is still unclear whether the killing will be treated as a line-of-duty death of an officer.
Families helping families: Local organization aims to provide 40 tons of food for families in need this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Families helping families: Local organization aims to provide 40 tons of food for families in need this ThanksgivingWith Thanksgiving just around the corner, local organization Families Helping Families is hard at work, preparing to provide 40 tons of food to families in need across the Houston area.
WANTED: Police searching for Fort Bend County man after girlfriend found murdered
Read full article: WANTED: Police searching for Fort Bend County man after girlfriend found murderedAuthorities in Fort Bend County are searching for a man after his girlfriend was found dead in the home that the couple shared.
CEO of Harris County-Houston Sports Authority steps down after 18 Years; Interim CEO named
Read full article: CEO of Harris County-Houston Sports Authority steps down after 18 Years; Interim CEO namedJanis Burke, the CEO of the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA), has stepped down after 18 years in the role.
Taral Patel back in court for mandatory ‘discovery’ hearing over social media hoax charges
Read full article: Taral Patel back in court for mandatory ‘discovery’ hearing over social media hoax chargesTaral Patel, the Democratic nominee for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner, appeared in court Monday morning for a mandatory hearing.
Human remains found in Colorado freezer identified as missing Harris County teen last seen in 2005
Read full article: Human remains found in Colorado freezer identified as missing Harris County teen last seen in 2005Human remains discovered in a freezer inside a recently sold Colorado home have been identified.
‘Lives were in danger’: Family of mother killed in high-speed chase on Eastex Freeway calls for accountability
Read full article: ‘Lives were in danger’: Family of mother killed in high-speed chase on Eastex Freeway calls for accountabilityThe family of Esoterica Spivey, a mother of two who lost her life during a high-speed police chase that ended in a crash, is speaking out.
Restaurant employees demand unpaid wages after abrupt closure in Upper Kirby
Read full article: Restaurant employees demand unpaid wages after abrupt closure in Upper KirbyEmployees at Sev7en, a restaurant in Upper Kirby, are demanding their unpaid wages after the restaurant abruptly closed over the weekend. Several workers say they haven’t been paid in weeks.
Texas City man charged with murder after stabbing his 68-year-old mother multiple times
Read full article: Texas City man charged with murder after stabbing his 68-year-old mother multiple timesA Texas City man is behind bars after admitting to stabbing his mother multiple times, which led to her death on Wednesday, according to the Texas City Police Department.
Houston family demands answers after missing man’s body found in burned vehicle in Spring
Read full article: Houston family demands answers after missing man’s body found in burned vehicle in SpringThe family of a missing Houston man is demanding answers after his remains were discovered in a burned vehicle that was towed to an auto storage lot days after firefighters initially responded to the scene.
University of Kansas instructor placed on administrative leave after violent election comments during lecture
Read full article: University of Kansas instructor placed on administrative leave after violent election comments during lectureThe University of Kansas has placed an instructor on administrative leave after he made violent comments surrounding sexism from election voters during a lecture.
Harris County DA Kim Ogg unveils new criminal data dashboard
Read full article: Harris County DA Kim Ogg unveils new criminal data dashboardOn Wednesday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will be unveiling a new criminal data dashboard that will provide new data for nearly 1 million criminal cases in the county.
EXCLUSIVE: Firefighters reveal how Baby Moses Law saved newborn baby in NE Harris County
Read full article: EXCLUSIVE: Firefighters reveal how Baby Moses Law saved newborn baby in NE Harris CountyFire chief Sidney Webb got an urgent phone call Monday morning from a desperate mother wanting to turn over her baby. The woman was crying, but what happened next saved her newborn baby’s life.
Why hasn’t Texas implemented an ‘Ebony Alert’?
Read full article: Why hasn’t Texas implemented an ‘Ebony Alert’?Exactly one year ago, the state of California adopted the “Ebony Alert” notification system to help bring more attention to missing Black children and women, which was the first of its kind in the nation, and many are still questioning why Texas hasn’t adopted a similar bill.
Texas sends aid as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton; here’s how the Red Cross says you can help too
Read full article: Texas sends aid as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton; here’s how the Red Cross says you can help tooThis afternoon, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he is sending help to Florida—as the area braces for back-to-back hurricanes. Now, our local Red Cross is asking for volunteers ahead of another extremely dangerous storm.
Houston-area gas station ordered to pay $50K penalty for price gouging during Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Houston-area gas station ordered to pay $50K penalty for price gouging during Hurricane BerylA Houston-area gas station has been ordered to pay a $50,000 penalty for price gouging while many Houstonians were vulnerable during the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Rockets’ rookie guard Reed Sheppard gets high praise from NBA GMs in survey
Read full article: Rockets’ rookie guard Reed Sheppard gets high praise from NBA GMs in surveyReed Sheppard has yet to log a single minute in a regular season NBA game, but he is already creating buzz from the league’s most qualified staff members.