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Conroe judge told officers to ‘be aware that he is a judge’ during DWI stop
Read full article: Conroe judge told officers to ‘be aware that he is a judge’ during DWI stopMontgomery Police Department arrested Judge William Waggoner last week for driving while under the influence and according to a search warrant, he told the officer to 'be aware that he is a judge.'
Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate scheme
Read full article: Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate schemeA thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a “feminine emergency” to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.
Drivers on 99 Tollway urge action as darkness plagues stretch of roadway
Read full article: Drivers on 99 Tollway urge action as darkness plagues stretch of roadwayCommuters along the 99 Tollway, especially those traveling through Cypress and Katy, are voicing frustration over a long-standing issue: extreme darkness at night. Many drivers report feeling uneasy navigating this stretch of road after sunset due to nearly nonexistent lighting.
Galveston County Sheriff ends legal battle with licensing agency
Read full article: Galveston County Sheriff ends legal battle with licensing agencyGalveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement finalized a mediated agreement ending a nearly two-year dispute over allegations that Fullen omitted or misrepresented information on required personal history statements. TCOLE issued a retroactive, probated six-month suspension—leaving Fullen’s current duties unaffected and closing the case without further penalties.
1,000 cities in Texas, including Houston and Galveston, under Paxton investigation
Read full article: 1,000 cities in Texas, including Houston and Galveston, under Paxton investigationTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping review into the financial practices of nearly 1,000 cities across the state, including major metros such as Houston, Galveston, Dallas and San Antonio, to determine whether local governments are complying with state audit and transparency laws.
Hitchcock man sentenced to 50 years without parole for yearslong sexual abuse of two young girls
Read full article: Hitchcock man sentenced to 50 years without parole for yearslong sexual abuse of two young girlsInvestigators said the man would abuse the girls when their mother was asleep, incapacitated, or when he was supposed to be teaching them how to drive at 13 years old.
Multiple bomb threats reported at schools, grocery stores across Galveston County this week
Read full article: Multiple bomb threats reported at schools, grocery stores across Galveston County this weekEarly this morning, KPRC 2 was alerted to a bomb threat at Clear Creek High School in Galveston County.
Clear Creek High School evacuated after bomb threat; officials dispute reports of multiple campus threats in district
Read full article: Clear Creek High School evacuated after bomb threat; officials dispute reports of multiple campus threats in districtClear Creek High School reportedly evacuated its students and faculty Friday morning after there was a bomb threat.
Holiday travel hits a sweeter note as Southwest Airlines worker plays sax at Houston airport
Read full article: Holiday travel hits a sweeter note as Southwest Airlines worker plays sax at Houston airportAs more than 3.4 million travelers prepare to navigate Houston’s airports during the Christmas travel season, one Southwest Airlines employee is working to make their journey a bit more melodic.
Woman charged after authorities bust rooster-fighting ring behind north Houston business
Read full article: Woman charged after authorities bust rooster-fighting ring behind north Houston businessA 58-year-old Houston woman has been charged, two weeks after authorities uncovered an active rooster-fighting ring behind a north Houston business.
Marine Veteran surprised with mortgage-free home in Waller after overcoming hardship
Read full article: Marine Veteran surprised with mortgage-free home in Waller after overcoming hardshipIn Waller, Texas, a crowd of neighbors, volunteers, and PulteGroup team members gathered with a single purpose: to welcome Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Cassandra “Cassie” Pierre and her three children home.
‘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.
Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate scheme
Read full article: Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate schemeA thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a “feminine emergency” to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.
$16M project adds sidewalks, safer walks for Katy and Cy‑Fair students
Read full article: $16M project adds sidewalks, safer walks for Katy and Cy‑Fair studentsAs part of a second phase of investments under the Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 program, Commissioner Lesley Briones has committed $16 million toward adding new sidewalks near schools, bus stops, parks, and other high‑traffic areas across Precinct 4.
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.
4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lot
Read full article: 4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lotMissouri City police confirm four teenagers have been arrested in connection to a shooting in a Walmart parking lot that left a 22-year-old man dead.
‘It’s so unnecessary:’ Missouri City neighborhood hit by reckless rock attacks on parked cars
Read full article: ‘It’s so unnecessary:’ Missouri City neighborhood hit by reckless rock attacks on parked carsA vandal armed with rocks left a trail of destruction across a Missouri City neighborhood this week.
Approximately 50K pills of methamphetamine-laced Adderall seized from apartment near Klein High School
Read full article: Approximately 50K pills of methamphetamine-laced Adderall seized from apartment near Klein High SchoolNumerous drugs were seized and a 36-year-old man was arrested after authorities executed a search warrant at an apartment across from Klein High School during a narcotics investigation.
Conroe judge told officers to ‘be aware that he is a judge’ during DWI stop
Read full article: Conroe judge told officers to ‘be aware that he is a judge’ during DWI stopMontgomery Police Department arrested Judge William Waggoner last week for driving while under the influence and according to a search warrant, he told the officer to 'be aware that he is a judge.'
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.
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.
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.
Police ask for help identifying woman caught on camera stealing jewelry from elderly woman in Pearland living facility
Read full article: Police ask for help identifying woman caught on camera stealing jewelry from elderly woman in Pearland living facilityAuthorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman caught on camera stealing from an elderly resident at a Pearland assisted living facility.
‘I’ll get you later’: Man accused of bringing gun onto Spring ISD bus, targeting student, handed $6.9M bond
Read full article: ‘I’ll get you later’: Man accused of bringing gun onto Spring ISD bus, targeting student, handed $6.9M bondSpring ISD said patrols will be increased on their bus routes and around their campuses.
Man points weapon at Spring ISD bus driver, students, then runs away
Read full article: Man points weapon at Spring ISD bus driver, students, then runs awayDeputies and Spring ISD Police are investigating after a suspect stopped a school bus near Birnam Wood Blvd in Spring and threatened the driver and students with a weapon.
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.
Houston food blogger says trusted friend ‘tricked’ him out of $45K
Read full article: Houston food blogger says trusted friend ‘tricked’ him out of $45KA well-known Houston food blogger says what started as a close friendship ended with tens of thousands of dollars in financial loss — and a civil court judgment he has yet to collect.
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.
‘This school changed my son’: Parents fight to save A-rated Sugar Mill Elementary as Fort Bend ISD weighs closures
Read full article: ‘This school changed my son’: Parents fight to save A-rated Sugar Mill Elementary as Fort Bend ISD weighs closuresSugar Mill Elementary is an A-rated campus located inside a residential Sugar Land neighborhood. While many students who live nearby walk to campus each day, Inman drives her son from a few neighborhoods away so he can attend the special education program offered at the school.
Houston family says cemetery failed to deliver headstone for nearly three years
Read full article: Houston family says cemetery failed to deliver headstone for nearly three yearsA Houston family says they waited nearly three years for a headstone they paid for in full. After repeated delays, they contacted KPRC 2, and the cemetery issued a refund. Consumer advocate says families should shop around.
‘Just don’t look’: Baytown students, parent question Sterling High School’s response after fatal stabbing
Read full article: ‘Just don’t look’: Baytown students, parent question Sterling High School’s response after fatal stabbingParents and students from Ross S. Sterling High School are voicing frustration over how the campus handled a stabbing in a classroom that left 16-year-old Andrew Meismer dead.
Houston-led case targets top Tren de Aragua leaders accused of terrorism, drug trafficking
Read full article: Houston-led case targets top Tren de Aragua leaders accused of terrorism, drug traffickingFederal prosecutors in Houston are taking aim at the top leadership of Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang the U.S. government now labels a foreign terrorist organization.
‘I didn’t get to hold him’: Girlfriend identifies Andrew Meismer as victim in fatal stabbing at Baytown high school
Read full article: ‘I didn’t get to hold him’: Girlfriend identifies Andrew Meismer as victim in fatal stabbing at Baytown high schoolThe student who is in police custody after being charged in a fatal stabbing at Ross S. Sterling High School has been identified.
Harris County Pct. 4 deputy accused of killing wife posed as mistress’ husband to adjust life insurance, records say
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 4 deputy accused of killing wife posed as mistress’ husband to adjust life insurance, records sayAuthorities recovered images of evidence from the affair, including matching tattoos, an engagement ring, numerous phone calls, and life insurance activity.
‘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.
FULL PREVIEW: Texas A&M prepares for College Football Playoff debut hosting Miami
Read full article: FULL PREVIEW: Texas A&M prepares for College Football Playoff debut hosting MiamiOn Saturday, Dec. 20, the Aggies will make their College Football Playoff debut, hosting the Miami Hurricanes at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.