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Argument over stolen property leads to shooting outside Fifth Ward gas station; shooter claims self-defense
Read full article: Argument over stolen property leads to shooting outside Fifth Ward gas station; shooter claims self-defenseOne person has been detained after another person was shot outside a gas station in the Fifth Ward Monday.
Skipping college? Learn a Trade: Houston program preparing students for high-demand electrician jobs
Read full article: Skipping college? Learn a Trade: Houston program preparing students for high-demand electrician jobsNot everyone wants to sit in a classroom for four years, and for some careers that isn’t necessary. The Electrician Career Academy at Trio Education offers a fast-track, hands-on program designed to get students working in a high-demand field.
Investigation into Humble PD continues as chief remains on unpaid leave; expenses revealed by city
Read full article: Investigation into Humble PD continues as chief remains on unpaid leave; expenses revealed by cityIn December, 2 Investigates was the first to report on problems within the City of Humble’s Police Department.
‘This ends now’: Suspect in Houston METRO bus shooting reprimanded by judge for rolling eyes
Read full article: ‘This ends now’: Suspect in Houston METRO bus shooting reprimanded by judge for rolling eyesA 17-year-old accused in a deadly shooting on a METRO bus made his first appearance in court Monday morning. A judge ordered Brayden Smith to be held without bond.
‘We’re here for it all,’ on to New England: Texans advance to face Patriots in divisional round
Read full article: ‘We’re here for it all,’ on to New England: Texans advance to face Patriots in divisional roundTexans advance to divisional round for third time under DeMeco Ryans' leadership, losing the past two seasons to the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens
Texans Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins suffers concussion, status in question for Patriots game
Read full article: Texans Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins suffers concussion, status in question for Patriots gameTexans star wide receiver Nico Collins is in the NFL concussion protocol after being carted off the field Monday night
Kick off the new year with magic: Magician Curt Miller returns with his show “The Conjurer”
Read full article: Kick off the new year with magic: Magician Curt Miller returns with his show “The Conjurer”Celebrate the new year with Master Magician Curt Miller as he returns to Houston with his immersive show "The Conjurer: An Intimate Magical Experience." Find out where you can see him before all the tickets magically disappear.
Argument over stolen property leads to shooting outside Fifth Ward gas station; shooter claims self-defense
Read full article: Argument over stolen property leads to shooting outside Fifth Ward gas station; shooter claims self-defenseOne person has been detained after another person was shot outside a gas station in the Fifth Ward Monday.
LIST: Galveston Restaurant Week returns with over 40 participating eateries
Read full article: LIST: Galveston Restaurant Week returns with over 40 participating eateriesGalveston Restaurant Week is back, running from January 6 to 30, offering food lovers a chance to indulge in the island's culinary scene.
Galveston vintage car repairman sentenced to 60 years for stealing customers’ vehicles
Read full article: Galveston vintage car repairman sentenced to 60 years for stealing customers’ vehiclesA vintage car repairman who ripped off customers by stealing the very vehicles he promised to repair has now been sentenced.
Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentence
Read full article: Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentenceTexas serial killer William Lewis Reece has been transferred back to Oklahoma as he continues appealing his 2021 death sentence, with state appeals denied in 2025 and a direct appeal now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Reece, linked by DNA to multiple kidnappings and murders in Texas and Oklahoma in 1997, is serving life sentences in Texas for three murders while Oklahoma officials say an execution date will not be sought until all appeals are exhausted.
Galveston County teenager accused of killing grandmother pleads guilty before trial begins
Read full article: Galveston County teenager accused of killing grandmother pleads guilty before trial beginsJury selection for the trial of Tara King was scheduled to begin Monday, however, King pleaded guilty to a capital murder charge before the trial began.
Witnesses confront man accused of posing as ICE agent in Galveston
Read full article: Witnesses confront man accused of posing as ICE agent in GalvestonPolice arrested 44-year-old Joshua Warner on December 22, charging him with two counts of impersonating an officer. Investigators now believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Authorities seeking public’s help after man, woman shot to death in Katy-area home
Read full article: Authorities seeking public’s help after man, woman shot to death in Katy-area homeTwo adults were found shot to death at a residence in Houston’s Bent Springs Lane neighborhood, with homicide detectives currently investigating.
Nevada man speaks out after suspect in Houston bathroom recording case allegedly used his Social Security number
Read full article: Nevada man speaks out after suspect in Houston bathroom recording case allegedly used his Social Security numberA recently retired Nevada man is sharing his perspective after police say a Houston restaurant worker allegedly used his Social Security number to get a job.
Clinic open in Katy for low-cost medical services. Where to find affordable healthcare near you
Read full article: Clinic open in Katy for low-cost medical services. Where to find affordable healthcare near youWith healthcare costs climbing and changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies leaving many families priced out of basic care, free and low‑cost clinics are becoming more critical than ever.
‘Extremely disturbing’: Hanukkah decorations vandalized outside Katy pizza restaurant, Christmas display left untouched
Read full article: ‘Extremely disturbing’: Hanukkah decorations vandalized outside Katy pizza restaurant, Christmas display left untouchedThe owner of Fuzzy’s Pizza in the Katy area is speaking out after Hanukkah decorations outside the restaurant were vandalized just one day after it hosted a celebration for the holiday.
The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safety
Read full article: The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safetyThe Woodlands Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitation
Read full article: 2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitationTwo additional arrests have been made as part of a Montgomery County proactive investigation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.
12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on Thanksgiving
Read full article: 12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on ThanksgivingA 12-year-old girl was safely rescued after a sand collapse at Spring Creek in Montgomery County, with first responders from four agencies working together to prevent a potential tragedy on Thanksgiving.
Young Texas conservatives say Charlie Kirk’s death is galvanizing their religion-forward politics
Read full article: Young Texas conservatives say Charlie Kirk’s death is galvanizing their religion-forward politicsThousands gathered for the Texas Youth Summit, where speaker after speaker memorialized Kirk and encouraged young attendees to rise in his place.
Teens who broke out of Sugar Land detention center after CVS robbery, now facing attempted murder charges
Read full article: Teens who broke out of Sugar Land detention center after CVS robbery, now facing attempted murder chargesThe Sugar Land Police Department is investigating a robbery in the Greatwood area.
Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threat
Read full article: Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threatWhile fentanyl has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S., advocates emphasize that death is not the only tragic outcome. Survivors often face permanent, life-altering brain damage.
Sugar Land expands Great Homes program, offering bigger reimbursements for homeowners with older homes
Read full article: Sugar Land expands Great Homes program, offering bigger reimbursements for homeowners with older homesSugar Land is expanding its Great Homes incentive program, aiming to make exterior home repairs more affordable for residents who face the biggest barriers to reinvestment.
There are 3.5 million colorful reasons to visit Sugar Land Holiday Lights this season
Read full article: There are 3.5 million colorful reasons to visit Sugar Land Holiday Lights this seasonSugar Land Holiday Lights is celebrating its twelfth year, and they're going bigger than ever. We're talking skating, s'mores, and millions of sparkling displays that light up every corner of the stadium. Houston life co-host Tessa Barrera visited constellation field for a sneak peek.
As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal cases
Read full article: As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal casesDistrict attorneys in Harris, El Paso and other counties say some cases, including murders, have been hobbled or lost because witnesses were detained, deported or too scared to come to court.
Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care center
Read full article: Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care centerParents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.
Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooter
Read full article: Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooterJuan F. Lopez of Hockley, Texas, received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after subduing an armed shooter at a Pasadena high school event.
Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HS
Read full article: Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HSClassmates describe the warning signs of one of the teens arrested of allegedly planning a mass shooting on Pasadena Memorial High School's campus.
Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in Pearland
Read full article: Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in PearlandPearland police are asking for more possible victims of a registered sex offender to come forward after being tied to several indecent exposure cases.
🎤🕹️ Where karaoke meets claw machines: Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in Pearland
Read full article: 🎤🕹️ Where karaoke meets claw machines: Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in PearlandIf you’ve ever wished your karaoke night came with plush prizes—or your arcade outing included belting out your favorite songs—your wish has officially been granted. Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in Pearland.
Suspected shoplifter in Pearland crashes vehicle with her 3 children inside while attempting to flee deputies
Read full article: Suspected shoplifter in Pearland crashes vehicle with her 3 children inside while attempting to flee deputiesA Brazoria County mother is facing several felony charges after deputies say she fled a shoplifting stop with her three children in the car, injuring a deputy and leading officers on a chase that ended in a crash Saturday night.
Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blame
Read full article: Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blameResidents in Kingwood’s Kings Mill subdivision are raising concerns about brown water flowing from their faucets, with some worried about potential health impacts.
Family honors Kingwood mother after husband dies moments before pleading guilty in her murder
Read full article: Family honors Kingwood mother after husband dies moments before pleading guilty in her murderA family is mourning the loss of justice after a man took his own life in a Harris County courtroom moments before pleading guilty to the murder of his wife.
Houston firefighter flown to hospital after suffering medical emergency while transporting patient
Read full article: Houston firefighter flown to hospital after suffering medical emergency while transporting patientA Houston firefighter was rushed to a hospital after he suffered a medical emergency on Sunday.