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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.
21-year-old arrested, accused of shooting, killing 17-year-old girl he was said to be dating in E. Harris County
Read full article: 21-year-old arrested, accused of shooting, killing 17-year-old girl he was said to be dating in E. Harris CountyTomas Bautista is charged with murder and is currently in the Harris County Jail.
Baytown teacher accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old at wife’s home daycare
Read full article: Baytown teacher accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old at wife’s home daycareA Baytown teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl at his wife’s home daycare, according to Baytown Police Department.
18-wheeler’s ruptured fuel tank causing delays for drivers coming in from Baytown
Read full article: 18-wheeler’s ruptured fuel tank causing delays for drivers coming in from BaytownDrivers coming in from Baytown, headed to downtown, look for a different route as an 18-wheeler crash is causing several shutdowns.
Authorities hold press conference seeking leads in 2021 Baytown vigil shooting
Read full article: Authorities hold press conference seeking leads in 2021 Baytown vigil shootingNearly three years after the deadly shooting at a Baytown vigil that claimed the life of 25-year-old Disha Allen and injured 13 others, investigators are appealing to the community for new leads.
Man dies after being trapped inside home during fire in Baytown
Read full article: Man dies after being trapped inside home during fire in BaytownA devastating fire in Baytown on Friday has resulted in the death of an unidentified man. The fire broke out in the 200 block of Independence Highway, and despite the efforts of the Highland Fire Department, the man was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and southbound lanes on Independence Parkway are currently closed.
‘Operation Cash Back’: Multiple arrests made in complex bank fraud scheme investigation led by Mont Belvieu police
Read full article: ‘Operation Cash Back’: Multiple arrests made in complex bank fraud scheme investigation led by Mont Belvieu policeMultiple arrests have been made in connection to a bank fraud investigation led by the Mont Belvieu Police Department.
Driver of Tesla Cybertruck dies after vehicle strikes concrete culvert, catches fire in Baytown
Read full article: Driver of Tesla Cybertruck dies after vehicle strikes concrete culvert, catches fire in BaytownThe driver of a Tesla Cybertruck dies after the vehicle catches fire following a crash on the side of a road in Baytown on Monday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
‘We must shoot up their headquarters’: Texas woman wanted after making threats to CenterPoint Energy on social media
Read full article: ‘We must shoot up their headquarters’: Texas woman wanted after making threats to CenterPoint Energy on social media"They’ll finally listen once we’ve reacted loud enough, freedom of speech does nothing, lobotomies do a lot." the woman said in a series of posts on social media.
‘Action is the greatest reaction’: Baytown woman wanted after social media threats to murder CenterPoint staff
Read full article: ‘Action is the greatest reaction’: Baytown woman wanted after social media threats to murder CenterPoint staffA Baytown woman is accused of threatening to murder CenterPoint Energy employees in a series of posts on her X account, according to documents obtained exclusively by KPRC 2, days after more than 2 million people lost power in Hurricane Beryl.
Baytown resident suffers serious injuries after generator being refueled catches fire, spreads to home
Read full article: Baytown resident suffers serious injuries after generator being refueled catches fire, spreads to homeThe Baytown Fire Department said it happened in the 10000 block of Sweet Gun Lane.
Where is Kalie Goodwin? Urgent search for Baytown woman last seen with murder suspect before disappearance
Read full article: Where is Kalie Goodwin? Urgent search for Baytown woman last seen with murder suspect before disappearanceKalie Goodwin, 29, has been missing from her Baytown home since April 21, 2024.
Driver killed after truck hits power pole, slamming into NE Houston church
Read full article: Driver killed after truck hits power pole, slamming into NE Houston churchInvestigators say the driver was speeding in and out of traffic before crashing into a brick mailbox, hitting a power pole, and slammed into a church. CenterPoint Energy was called to restore power to homes and businesses in the surrounding area.
Baytown woman arrested, accused of leaving 2 children in locked car while getting her nails done
Read full article: Baytown woman arrested, accused of leaving 2 children in locked car while getting her nails doneA Baytown woman was arrested, accused of leaving two children inside of a locked car on a hot day while she got her nails done.
Baytown special education teacher accused of assaulting student with autism, cameras being reviewed
Read full article: Baytown special education teacher accused of assaulting student with autism, cameras being reviewedBaytown Special Education teacher accused of giving autistic student bloody nose after throwing them on floor.
Baytown Special Education teacher accused of giving autistic student bloody nose after throwing them on floor
Read full article: Baytown Special Education teacher accused of giving autistic student bloody nose after throwing them on floorSpecial education teacher was charged after throwing a special needs autistic student to the ground causing a bloody nose.
Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals”
Read full article: Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals”The EPA set its first-ever drinking water limits for five types of PFAS chemicals, and nearly 50 Texas public water systems have reported exceeding the new limits for at least one.
3 arrested in connection to murder of Baytown 16-year-old Shane Hamilton after 15 month investigation
Read full article: 3 arrested in connection to murder of Baytown 16-year-old Shane Hamilton after 15 month investigationAfter a 15-month investigation, the Baytown Police Department said three people have been arrested in connection to the murder of 16-year-old Shane Hamilton.
Gulf Coast petrochemical growth draws billions in tax breaks despite pollution violations
Read full article: Gulf Coast petrochemical growth draws billions in tax breaks despite pollution violationsA new report by the Environmental Integrity Project compiled data on every U.S. plastics plant built, expanded or proposed since 2012, revealing massive growth in Texas.
‘Conform to Black hair’: Protest in Barbers Hill ISD superintendent’s neighborhood ahead of hair discrimination trial
Read full article: ‘Conform to Black hair’: Protest in Barbers Hill ISD superintendent’s neighborhood ahead of hair discrimination trialCommunity leaders and civil rights activists are holding a protest this Wednesday ahead of the trial for a Barbers Hill student who has repeatedly been disciplined for his hairstyle choice.
Houston area rockets to the top: Master-planned communities dominate national rankings
Read full article: Houston area rockets to the top: Master-planned communities dominate national rankingsBuckle up as we explore how the Houston area’s master-planned communities are not just changing the real estate game – they’re dominating it.
HCSO deputy, 2 others injured when work truck driver drove through crash investigation on I-10 near Baytown
Read full article: HCSO deputy, 2 others injured when work truck driver drove through crash investigation on I-10 near BaytownA Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being transported to the hospital after possibly being struck by a vehicle while investigating a crash on the East Freeway Thursday morning.
Missing woman’s vehicle found submerged with body inside in east Harris County, mother says
Read full article: Missing woman’s vehicle found submerged with body inside in east Harris County, mother saysWe are hearing from the family of Kiesha Lockett, the 39-year-old who was last seen at her job in Baytown on Aug. 17, 2023, but never came home.
Residents in Baytown fed up with loud noises and bright lights coming from new ExxonMobil chemical production unit
Read full article: Residents in Baytown fed up with loud noises and bright lights coming from new ExxonMobil chemical production unitResidents who live near the ExxonMobil refinery in Baytown say they are living a nightmare.
2 arrested following Chambers County chase, accused of stealing over $25K of material from Baytown energy plant
Read full article: 2 arrested following Chambers County chase, accused of stealing over $25K of material from Baytown energy plantThe Chambers County Sheriff’s Office said two people have been arrested after a chase that went through the City of Baytown Saturday.
Baytown woman sentenced to 2 years for embezzling nearly $3M from employer over 10 years
Read full article: Baytown woman sentenced to 2 years for embezzling nearly $3M from employer over 10 yearsA 55-year-old Baytown woman has been sentenced to prison for embezzling millions of dollars from her employer for nearly 10 years, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Deer Park-area residents bracing for another severe weather threat after surviving January tornado
Read full article: Deer Park-area residents bracing for another severe weather threat after surviving January tornadoOn Jan. 24, a tornado tore through southeast Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park and Baytown.
Baytown man sentenced to 46 years for killing ex-wife in 2016 after her friend drove to his home, broke window with can
Read full article: Baytown man sentenced to 46 years for killing ex-wife in 2016 after her friend drove to his home, broke window with canA Baytown man was sentenced to 46 years in prison by a Harris County jury for the murder of his ex-wife in 2016, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.
Sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers heads to governor
Read full article: Sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers heads to governorThe legislation, which Republican lawmakers have been trying to pass since 2021, offers no exceptions for doctors’ offices, clinics or other health facilities.
Living with breast cancer under 40: A 25-year-old shares her battle to beat rare diagnosis
Read full article: Living with breast cancer under 40: A 25-year-old shares her battle to beat rare diagnosisAmidst the sea of pink ribbons and the collective efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer this October, many stories remind us that this disease knows no age boundaries.
Baytown woman sentenced to 25 years after killing man in wheelchair with her boyfriend
Read full article: Baytown woman sentenced to 25 years after killing man in wheelchair with her boyfriendA woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge after pleading guilty to robbing and killing a 65-year-old man who used a wheelchair in Baytown, Texas, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced on Monday.
“It’s hell”: Surge of Texas kids dying from gun violence carves canyons of grief through families
Read full article: “It’s hell”: Surge of Texas kids dying from gun violence carves canyons of grief through familiesIn 2012, around 100 Texans under 18 died of gunshot wounds. Last year, that number reached nearly 300.
Immigrating legally means navigating a system both political parties say is broken. Here’s why it’s so difficult.
Read full article: Immigrating legally means navigating a system both political parties say is broken. Here’s why it’s so difficult.After her brother was gunned down in 2012, Jessica Mejía and her mother wanted to legally migrate to the U.S. But like millions of migrants who want to move to the U.S., they discovered how difficult it is.
Former Goose Creek CISD substitute teacher accused of sending nude photo of himself to female student
Read full article: Former Goose Creek CISD substitute teacher accused of sending nude photo of himself to female studentA former Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District substitute teacher appeared in court on Monday after he was charged with online solicitation of a minor sexual explicit communication.
Man charged in Baytown suspected drunk driving crash that killed toddler out on $50K bond
Read full article: Man charged in Baytown suspected drunk driving crash that killed toddler out on $50K bondA man, who was charged with murder after a toddler was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash in Baytown, posted his $50,000 bond on Wednesday.
18-year-old charged after walking toward Baytown school campus with gun, multiple magazines of ammo
Read full article: 18-year-old charged after walking toward Baytown school campus with gun, multiple magazines of ammoThe Baytown Police Department said at approximately 11:30 a.m. Friday, officers were dispatched to a school located at the 1900 block of Decker Drive on reports of a man walking towards the campus openly carrying a firearm and multiple magazines of ammunition.
Authorities seek information on suspects who shot, killed man during 2019 robbery in Baytown area
Read full article: Authorities seek information on suspects who shot, killed man during 2019 robbery in Baytown areaAuthorities are seeking information which will lead to the arrest of those involved in a 2019 murder in the Baytown area of Harris County.
Houston ‘swingers’ Swan Mansion criminal complaint filed, alleging young children saw ‘nude frolicking’
Read full article: Houston ‘swingers’ Swan Mansion criminal complaint filed, alleging young children saw ‘nude frolicking’A criminal complaint has been filed against the operators of Baytown’s Swan Mansion after young children were reportedly exposed to naked partygoers at the weekend swingers’ getaway, Dolcefino Consulting said Thursday in a news release.
Trial begins seven years after Baytown mom found murdered, sexually assaulted on Mother’s Day
Read full article: Trial begins seven years after Baytown mom found murdered, sexually assaulted on Mother’s DayByron Collins is charged in the death of 50-year-old Nataliya Shal. Investigators connected Collins to the case through DNA and a cigarette butt at the scene.
Accused drunken driver in crash that killed toddler in Baytown faces murder charges
Read full article: Accused drunken driver in crash that killed toddler in Baytown faces murder chargesA man is accused of driving while intoxicated in a single-vehicle crash that killed a toddler in Baytown Sunday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Heat wave increasing visits to Houston Methodist emergency departments
Read full article: Heat wave increasing visits to Houston Methodist emergency departmentsAs 100-degree-plus days have become normal for summer 2023, Houston Methodist hospitals said they are seeing an uptick in emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses.
2nd defense attorney refuses to represent Baytown man accused of dismembering puppies after graphic details released
Read full article: 2nd defense attorney refuses to represent Baytown man accused of dismembering puppies after graphic details releasedA court hearing for a Baytown man accused of cutting the paws and legs off at least four puppies has been moved after his defense attorney declined to represent the suspect because the details of the case were too graphic, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
Feast your eyes on history, visit new ‘Traveling the World at Sea: The Story of Battleship Texas’ exhibit in July
Read full article: Feast your eyes on history, visit new ‘Traveling the World at Sea: The Story of Battleship Texas’ exhibit in JulyThe Galveston Railroad Museum is setting up a new exhibit about the historic Battleship Texas.
‘Too horrific to imagine’: Details of elderly man’s murder revealed as Baytown man sentenced to 60 years
Read full article: ‘Too horrific to imagine’: Details of elderly man’s murder revealed as Baytown man sentenced to 60 yearsA Baytown man was sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to murdering, robbing and killing a 65-year-old man who used a wheelchair, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Baytown woman embezzled over $3 million from employer over 10 years
Read full article: Baytown woman embezzled over $3 million from employer over 10 yearsThe U.S. Attorney’s office announced Thursday that a Baytown woman has admitted to embezzling her employer out of $3 million over a period of 10 years.
Ex-husband fatally shot by former spouse inside home after possible domestic violence incident near Baytown
Read full article: Ex-husband fatally shot by former spouse inside home after possible domestic violence incident near BaytownAn investigation is underway after Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a man was found dead outside a home near Baytown Sunday morning.
Family of 16-year-old shot to death in January files multi-million dollar lawsuit against Baytown apartment complex
Read full article: Family of 16-year-old shot to death in January files multi-million dollar lawsuit against Baytown apartment complexThe family of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed at a Baytown apartment complex in January has filed a multi-million lawsuit against the complex for negligence, according to a release.
Baytown man who sexually abused 3 girls, including 5-year-old paraplegic, sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Baytown man who sexually abused 3 girls, including 5-year-old paraplegic, sentenced to life in prisonThe Baytown man who was found guilty of sexually abusing three young girls, including a 5-year-old paraplegic, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday.
Goose Creek CISD elementary assistant principal facing drug charge after dropping bag of cocaine in bathroom, court docs say
Read full article: Goose Creek CISD elementary assistant principal facing drug charge after dropping bag of cocaine in bathroom, court docs sayAn elementary school campus assistant principal was arrested and charged after dropping a bag of cocaine in an employee bathroom at a Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District campus, according to court documents.
Beaumont, Baytown no longer under consideration to become new home for Battleship Texas
Read full article: Beaumont, Baytown no longer under consideration to become new home for Battleship TexasThe City of Beaumont and the City of Baytown are no longer under consideration to become the new home of Battleship Texas, according to Baytown officials.
4 teens hurt after gunfire erupts at large house party near Baytown, HCSO says
Read full article: 4 teens hurt after gunfire erupts at large house party near Baytown, HCSO saysAn investigation is underway after three teens were shot at a house party near Baytown late Friday night, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
4 pit bulls maul Baytown man as city sees increase in ‘irresponsible pet ownership’
Read full article: 4 pit bulls maul Baytown man as city sees increase in ‘irresponsible pet ownership’A Baytown man is recovering from a vicious dog attack Thursday night that sent him to the hospital and left him on crutches.
ExxonMobil to pay over $28 million to 5 workers injured in 2019 plant explosion, law firm says
Read full article: ExxonMobil to pay over $28 million to 5 workers injured in 2019 plant explosion, law firm saysA law firm was able to secure over $28 million on behalf of five plant workers who were injured in an explosion at ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins Plant on July 31, 2019, according to a release.
Lee High School student accused of recording fellow student in bathroom, court docs say
Read full article: Lee High School student accused of recording fellow student in bathroom, court docs sayA Lee High School student, for the moment, can’t return to school after court documents reveal she recorded a fellow classmate using the restroom.
69-year-old Baytown woman hunkered under mattress before tornado destroyed her home
Read full article: 69-year-old Baytown woman hunkered under mattress before tornado destroyed her homeWeaver Street in Baytown has devastation in nearly every direction and power remained out Wednesday night after Tuesday’s powerful tornado tore apart homes and structures.
‘Person of interest’ arrested in connection to deadly shooting of 16-year-old Goose Creek CISD student-athlete
Read full article: ‘Person of interest’ arrested in connection to deadly shooting of 16-year-old Goose Creek CISD student-athleteA person of interest in the shooting death of a 16-year-old Goose Creek CISD student-athlete has been arrested, according to the Baytown Police Department.
‘It just keeps happening’: Baytown business owner says his property has been hit multiple times by thieves in past 3 months
Read full article: ‘It just keeps happening’: Baytown business owner says his property has been hit multiple times by thieves in past 3 monthsRepeated burglaries have led to years of frustration for a business owner in Baytown whose property has been broken into multiple times over the past three months.
Man fatally shot, woman injured when suspect opens fire at Baytown apartment complex, police say
Read full article: Man fatally shot, woman injured when suspect opens fire at Baytown apartment complex, police sayBaytown police are hunting for the suspect who opened fire on a man and woman at an apartment complex Tuesday afternoon.
Family praying for justice after 16-year-old was gunned down outside Baytown apartment
Read full article: Family praying for justice after 16-year-old was gunned down outside Baytown apartmentA Baytown family is heartbroken and preparing to bury their 16-year-old son after he was gunned down outside their apartment home Tuesday night.
Lee High School student arrested for posting threats on social media, prompting increased security on campus
Read full article: Lee High School student arrested for posting threats on social media, prompting increased security on campusA Goose Creek CISD student has been arrested after posting threats on social media Thursday morning, according to the district’s police department.
‘A young life is cut short’: 16-year-old fatally shot during drive-by at Baytown apartment complex, police say
Read full article: ‘A young life is cut short’: 16-year-old fatally shot during drive-by at Baytown apartment complex, police sayA juvenile has died after being shot during a drive-by at an apartment complex in Baytown Tuesday, officers with the Baytown Police Department said.
Man arrested, charged after sexually assaulting 50-year-old woman while she was walking at park in Baytown, police say
Read full article: Man arrested, charged after sexually assaulting 50-year-old woman while she was walking at park in Baytown, police sayThe man accused of sexually assaulting a 50-year-old woman while she was walking on a trail has been arrested and charged, according to the Baytown Police Department.
What’s that smoke? Several plants in Houston Ship Channel area conducting flaring operations
Read full article: What’s that smoke? Several plants in Houston Ship Channel area conducting flaring operationsIf you hear rumbling or see bright orange flames and smoke coming from various plants along the Houston Ship Channel, there is no need to panic as this is a planned operation.
2 dead puppies found among severely neglected animals in Baytown; 13 dogs, 1 parrot rescued
Read full article: 2 dead puppies found among severely neglected animals in Baytown; 13 dogs, 1 parrot rescuedOfficials with the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals say two dead animals were found, and 13 others were rescued in Chambers County.
Woman fatally struck by pickup truck while walking with husband in Baytown, deputies say
Read full article: Woman fatally struck by pickup truck while walking with husband in Baytown, deputies sayA woman is dead after she was struck by a pickup truck while walking with her husband in Baytown Tuesday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Who killed Disha Allen? Crime Stoppers offering $10K reward nearly one year after she was killed at Baytown candlelight vigil
Read full article: Who killed Disha Allen? Crime Stoppers offering $10K reward nearly one year after she was killed at Baytown candlelight vigilIt has been one year since the murder of 25-year-old Disha Allen, and Crime Stoppers say her case remains unsolved.
‘They tried to really paint my son as a horrible person’: Parents of man killed by girlfriend in Baytown call on production companies to cease coverage of case
Read full article: ‘They tried to really paint my son as a horrible person’: Parents of man killed by girlfriend in Baytown call on production companies to cease coverage of caseThe family of a man whose shooting death was the focus of several documentaries called on production companies Tuesday to cease coverage of the case, citing erroneous and emotionally scarring details.
Best bets for your Houston weekend: Dazzling light displays, electrifying stage spectaculars and more
Read full article: Best bets for your Houston weekend: Dazzling light displays, electrifying stage spectaculars and moreIt’s almost the weekend before Thanksgiving, and for some of us, that means the final days of denial before we’re forced to confront the financial, social, and emotional stresses of the holiday season. (Anyone else staring down a calendar chock-full of travel days, shopping outings and obligatory family gatherings?)
Joyous jubilations: Start decking all the halls in your heart with this ultimate guide to Houston-area holiday fun
Read full article: Joyous jubilations: Start decking all the halls in your heart with this ultimate guide to Houston-area holiday funA sampling of seasonal celebrations throughout the Houston area, including holiday markets, yuletide train rides, light shows, plays, concerts, and events.
More than $50K worth of meth, gun, and thousands of dollars seized during raid in Baytown; 3 suspects arrested, charged
Read full article: More than $50K worth of meth, gun, and thousands of dollars seized during raid in Baytown; 3 suspects arrested, chargedHarris County authorities say three men were arrested after an investigation revealed the manufacture and distribution of drugs.
Harris County jury finds Baytown officer not guilty in 2019 fatal shooting of Pamela Turner
Read full article: Harris County jury finds Baytown officer not guilty in 2019 fatal shooting of Pamela TurnerNAACP Houston is holding a news conference at 11 a.m. speaking out against what they are calling the “unjust” and “despicable” verdict.
2 bodies found in Baytown linked to suspect killed by officers following shooting rampage: PD
Read full article: 2 bodies found in Baytown linked to suspect killed by officers following shooting rampage: PDTwo bodies discovered Sunday have been linked to a suspect who was shot and killed by officers after going on a shooting rampage last week, killing two and injuring two others, bringing the total number of victims to six, according to the Baytown Police Department.
Case of murdered teen found in park turned over to DA’s Office, Baytown police say
Read full article: Case of murdered teen found in park turned over to DA’s Office, Baytown police sayBaytown police say they have turned over the case of a murdered teenage girl to the district attorney’s office to present to a grand jury for possible charges.
Ben Crump, family of Pamela Turner call on clergy, community leaders to join prayer vigil
Read full article: Ben Crump, family of Pamela Turner call on clergy, community leaders to join prayer vigilThe family of a Baytown woman who was reportedly killed by police in 2019 joined civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump as the trial for the accused officer continues.
Gunman identified after killing 2 men, injuring 2 women during shooting spree in Baytown, police say
Read full article: Gunman identified after killing 2 men, injuring 2 women during shooting spree in Baytown, police sayA gunman has been identified after he was reportedly shot and killed by police Wednesday night following a deadly shooting spree in Baytown.