California official criticized for appearing to call on gangs to intervene in immigration raids
Read full article: California official criticized for appearing to call on gangs to intervene in immigration raidsThe vice mayor of a tiny Southern California city is under fire after appearing to call on street gangs to organize in the face of immigration sweeps by federal agents in Los Angeles.
Harris County deputy saves elderly woman from $13k Bitcoin scam
Read full article: Harris County deputy saves elderly woman from $13k Bitcoin scamTravis Scott's celeb softball game hit it out of the park for HBCUs! 🌟 With stars like Metro Boomin & Andre Johnson, it was a night of sports, music, and giving back.
Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags
Read full article: Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbagsA leading fashion designer whose accessories were used by celebrities from Britney Spears to the cast of the “Sex and the City” TV series was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty in Miami federal court to charges of smuggling crocodile handbags from her native Colombia.
U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case on politically motivated arrests
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case on politically motivated arrestsFormer Castle Hills Council Member Sylvia Gonzalez sued the city after police arrested her for tampering with government records, which she said was in retaliation for her criticism of the city manager.
Manhunt continues for man accused of murdering 12-year-old Carlos Fernandez
Read full article: Manhunt continues for man accused of murdering 12-year-old Carlos FernandezHarris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, along with his team, provided updates on the deadly shooting of 12-year-old Carlos Fernandez Friday morning.
'Greed and revenge' drove 2 men accused of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, prosecutors say
Read full article: 'Greed and revenge' drove 2 men accused of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, prosecutors sayThe trial for two men accused of killing Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay will resume Tuesday after opening statements and testimony on the long-in-the-making trial's first day.
Mystery deaths of 3 Chiefs fans fuels speculation but police say there's still no sign of foul play
Read full article: Mystery deaths of 3 Chiefs fans fuels speculation but police say there's still no sign of foul playIt has been three weeks since three Kansas City fans joined friends to watch the Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers in the final game of the regular season.
In New York City, scuba divers' passion for the sport becomes a mission to collect undersea litter
Read full article: In New York City, scuba divers' passion for the sport becomes a mission to collect undersea litterA small diving group in New York City is trying to do its part in undoing the pollution threatening the oceans and aquatic wildlife.
Mugshot released of 18-year-old accused of strangling, sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl in Pasadena
Read full article: Mugshot released of 18-year-old accused of strangling, sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl in PasadenaThe Pasadena Police Department has released a photo of a person of interest in connection to the death of an 11-year-old girl who was strangled and sexually assaulted at her family’s apartment on Saturday.
‘When is enough, enough?’ Sergeant sues Harris County after sexual assault at jail
Read full article: ‘When is enough, enough?’ Sergeant sues Harris County after sexual assault at jailA sergeant employed by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing legal action against Harris County and elected officials following a sexual assault inside the jail over a year and a half ago.
Operation ‘Wrecking Ball’ leads to 10-year sentence for Mexican man distributing cocaine, heroin from Houston area
Read full article: Operation ‘Wrecking Ball’ leads to 10-year sentence for Mexican man distributing cocaine, heroin from Houston areaA federal jury convicted Juan Gonzalez-Cardebas following an 11-day trial in August 2022. He was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five or more kilograms of cocaine and one or more kilograms of heroin, as well as possession with intent to distribute 18 kilograms of cocaine. He could also lose his status to reside in the United States.
IH-10 Katy at Hogan Street back open after crash involving trailer hauling machinery
Read full article: IH-10 Katy at Hogan Street back open after crash involving trailer hauling machineryIH-10 Katy westbound at IH-45 Gulf/ Hogan Street is shut down due to a crash involving a trailer hauling machinery Thursday, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Moncada scores on wild pitch that strikes ump, White Sox beat Tigers 2-1
Read full article: Moncada scores on wild pitch that strikes ump, White Sox beat Tigers 2-1Yoán Moncada scampered home on a 10th-inning wild pitch that knocked down umpire Cory Blaser, sending the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
‘Every month it’s like $400 or $500′: Elderly veteran ‘DRAINED’ over huge water bill
Read full article: ‘Every month it’s like $400 or $500′: Elderly veteran ‘DRAINED’ over huge water billIt doesn’t matter who you are, getting a huge water bill is stressful. But one Houston man’s huge water bill debt revealed a dire dilemma. That’s when our ‘DRAINED’ Investigation turned into a community’s call to action, with dozens of people and businesses stepping up to help.
A Texas woman was fatally shot by her boyfriend after she got an abortion, police say
Read full article: A Texas woman was fatally shot by her boyfriend after she got an abortion, police sayPolice say a man who didn’t want his girlfriend to get an abortion fatally shot her during a confrontation in a Dallas parking lot.
Study: Redlining tied to more oil, gas wells in urban areas
Read full article: Study: Redlining tied to more oil, gas wells in urban areasA new study finds that minority neighborhoods where residents were long denied home loans through a practice called redlining have twice as many oil and gas wells as mostly white neighborhoods.
‘100 and fabulous’: Happy Birthday Mrs. Ida Mae Ellison
Read full article: ‘100 and fabulous’: Happy Birthday Mrs. Ida Mae EllisonOn Feb. 22, 1922, Congress authorized the Grant Memorial $1 coin, London issued a unilateral declaration of Egyptian independence and a baby girl, Ida Mae, was born to Elton and Lorene Porter in Gonzalez, Texas. Still as beautiful as the day she was born, a century later, this amazing woman is celebrating her 100th birthday!
3 people charged, including 2 juveniles, in connection with death of 17-year-old after fight at park, HCSO says
Read full article: 3 people charged, including 2 juveniles, in connection with death of 17-year-old after fight at park, HCSO saysThree people are now charged after a 17-year-old died from his injuries on Sunday in the wake of an after-school brawl involving Katy Independent School District students at a west Harris County park on Feb. 14, Harris County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday.
‘Violent crime is a public health crises’: Mayor Turner lays out 17-page initiative to help reduce violent crime
Read full article: ‘Violent crime is a public health crises’: Mayor Turner lays out 17-page initiative to help reduce violent crimeHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner is scheduled to join Police Chief Troy Finner and community partners on Wednesday afternoon to make a "major announcement" about a citywide initiative to reduce violent crime.
Revelers await return to NYC’s Times Square to usher in 2022
Read full article: Revelers await return to NYC’s Times Square to usher in 2022The annual New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City's Times Square has arrived just as the year prior began, with the pandemic clouding an already uncertain future.
Good Samaritan witnesses man being fatally struck by vehicle in NE Harris County, sheriff says
Read full article: Good Samaritan witnesses man being fatally struck by vehicle in NE Harris County, sheriff saysAn investigation is underway after a man was fatally struck by a vehicle in northeast Harris County Tuesday, Sheriff Ed Gonzales said.
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LSA's Gonzalez verbals to University of New Mexico softball
Read full article: LSA's Gonzalez verbals to University of New Mexico softballHOUSTON - Evany Gonzalez can't even count how many nights and days she went out and got reps on the diamond. It was "non-stop" work in hopes of one day achieving her goal.
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Isis Calderon: Lawyer says they’re in talks to hopefully dismiss pending criminal charges after HCSO arrest went viral
Read full article: Isis Calderon: Lawyer says they’re in talks to hopefully dismiss pending criminal charges after HCSO arrest went viralThe family of 19-year-old Ester Gonzalez, who also identifies as Iris Calderon, will hold a news conference Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. to share an update on her case and announce the next steps in their efforts after footage of her arrest went viral.
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Man arrested after video shows him punching 9-year-old girl while she walked home from school
Read full article: Man arrested after video shows him punching 9-year-old girl while she walked home from schoolOne Montrose parent is now spreading the word after a man was seen hitting her 9-year-old daughter in the face. Houston police are looking for the suspect.
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Noemi Gonzalez from “Selena: The Series” chats iconic music, costumes, and learning to play the drums for her role
Read full article: Noemi Gonzalez from “Selena: The Series” chats iconic music, costumes, and learning to play the drums for her roleThe actress plays ‘Suzette Quintanilla’ in the series, Selena’s devoted sister and drummer in her band.
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Got cellulite? Doctors say here are ways to minimize the appearance
Read full article: Got cellulite? Doctors say here are ways to minimize the appearanceIf you have cellulite and want to hit the pool this summer, don’t worry at all. You’re not alone-- nearly all women have cellulite. The bad news is there’s no way to completely get rid of it, but you can minimize its appearance.
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Texas public schools couldn’t require critical race theory lessons under bill given initial House approval
Read full article: Texas public schools couldn’t require critical race theory lessons under bill given initial House approvalThe Texas House has given preliminary approval to legislation that takes aim at critical race theory and would limit what public school students can be taught about the United States’ history of subjugating people of color.
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Death of Texas Roadhouse CEO bringing attention to another possible complication of COVID-19
Read full article: Death of Texas Roadhouse CEO bringing attention to another possible complication of COVID-19The so-called “long haulers” have been known to suffer symptoms that range from relatively minor to downright debilitating. It was the latter for Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of the Texas Roadhouse chain. He took his own life after battling symptoms related to COVID-19, including severe tinnitus. “It’s hard for us as specialists to identify if this was something that was pre-existing, if there were other factors such as hearing loss, middle ear infection, noise exposure,” Dr. Gonzalez said. His story is one reason that Dr. Gonzalez said anyone suffering from this should see a doctor right away.
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Former Venezuelan official pleads guilty in connection with international bribery and money laundering scheme
Read full article: Former Venezuelan official pleads guilty in connection with international bribery and money laundering schemeTwo of the businessmen included Jose Manuel Gonzalez Testino (Gonzalez), a dual U.S.-Venezuelan citizen, and Tulio Anibal Farias Perez (Farias), a Venezuelan national and Houston resident. De Jongh admitted to directing bribe payments from Gonzalez and Farias and others into bank accounts in the names of shell companies he controlled in Panama and Switzerland. De Jongh laundered the bribe proceeds through U.S. and international bank accounts and used the funds to purchase real property located in the Houston area. De Jongh pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. As part of his plea, De Jongh also agreed to forfeit over $3 million seized from his bank accounts and 15 properties he purchased with his corrupt proceeds.
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Community raises nearly $4,000 for 94-year-old man who misplaced hundreds of dollars
Read full article: Community raises nearly $4,000 for 94-year-old man who misplaced hundreds of dollarsHOUSTON – One community showed a moving act of kindness when they came together to help an elderly man after he misplaced hundreds of dollars. Ninety-four-year-old Kenneth Peting has not left his home in the last several months due to the advice from his doctor. I said don’t tell your wife, but I am going to check your pockets. God not only brought me to him, but he’s going to help me because I need a grandpa,” said Gonzalez. Gonzalez said she was the messenger, but it was a community effort to replace the cash Peting misplaced and deserved.
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Nobody is above the law: Local civil rights organization files lawsuit against Trump for not allowing DACA applications
Read full article: Nobody is above the law: Local civil rights organization files lawsuit against Trump for not allowing DACA applicationsHOUSTON Immigrant-led civil rights organization, FIEL, has filed a lawsuit filed against President Donald Trumps administration that claims the administration isnt allowing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applicants to apply to the program weeks after the Supreme Court upheld it. Raed Gonzalez, the attorney handling the class action lawsuit, said he is asking the court to take action to allow DACA applications to be processed in a timely manner. Gonzalez said there was a mandate that said the DACA program was unlawfully canceled. That means the government is preventing new applicants from applying and not upholding the Supreme Courts decisions, Gonzalez said. Espinosa and Gonzalez are encouraging anyone who wants to learn more about the FIEL, the lawsuit or to participate in the lawsuit, to reach out to FIEL Houston or to Raed Gonzalezs law firm.
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Eiza Gonzalez 'Deeply Sorry and Ashamed' for Wearing Blackface in 2007 Telenovela
Read full article: Eiza Gonzalez 'Deeply Sorry and Ashamed' for Wearing Blackface in 2007 TelenovelaEiza Gonzalez is speaking out after photos of her wearing blackface surfaced online this week. "I am deeply sorry and ashamed about having worn blackface makeup shown in the images circulating," Gonzalez said in a statement to multiple outlets. There's this stigma of doing soap operas and I'm like, soap operas prepped me. Jimmy Kimmel also released a statement and apologized for his use of blackface and the N-word in the past. RELATED CONTENT:Timothe Chalamet and Eiza Gonzalez Spotted Kissing on Romantic VacayHow Eiza Gonzalez Plans to Break Latina Stereotypes in Hollywood (Exclusive)Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes for Blackface, Using the N-Word in 1996 Song
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Mother arrested after body of 2-year-old boy at center of Amber Alert found in dumpster, police say
Read full article: Mother arrested after body of 2-year-old boy at center of Amber Alert found in dumpster, police sayHOUSTON – Police believe the body of a 2-year-old at the center of an Amber Alert has been found. According to KCEN-TV, Waco PD spokesman said search crews found the body of a small child in a dumpster early Tuesday morning. KCEN TV reports that Gonzalez’s mother, Laura Sanchez, led police to the dumpster, according to the Waco Police Department. “We did have a massive response to Cameron park because that’s where the call came in at that’s where the mother told us the child had been. What we know through the investigation at this point the child was never at Cameron park,” Bynum told KCEN TV.
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Here’s how you can help the Houston area and celebrate Earth Day from home
Read full article: Here’s how you can help the Houston area and celebrate Earth Day from homeAs we mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can help the planet. “As we celebrate the fiftieth Earth Day, we all know we have lots of work to do to make the environment even better, but this is also a big day of celebration. Since then, Earth Day has grown to be the largest global environmental event. Today, it’s celebrated in more than 192 countries worldwide under the moniker International Mother Earth Day. Celebrate Earth Day with some virtual programming from Houston!
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Bride-to-be spent $12K for Katy venue that shut its doors, putting her wedding day at risk
Read full article: Bride-to-be spent $12K for Katy venue that shut its doors, putting her wedding day at riskThe bride-to-be said Noah’s Event Venue, the location of her wedding, unexpectedly closed without any sort of notification. She said she has paid Noah’s Event Venue about $12,000 for the space and bar, which includes nearly $5,000 two weeks ago. Noah’s Event Venue is a do-it-yourself type of venue, Gonzalez said, meaning they had to find their own vendors. A national bridal issueThis is not the first time Noah’s Event Venue has left brides scrambling. KPRC 2 has reached out to Noah’s Event Venue but has not heard back.
Woman reunited with dogs after thief stole SUV with pets in it Tuesday
Read full article: Woman reunited with dogs after thief stole SUV with pets in it TuesdayHOUSTON – Thursday Update: A pet owner whose SUV was stolen with her two dogs in it was reunited with both the car and her pups Thursday. Margaret Gonzalez said the vehicle was found wrecked at an apartment complex and someone found the dogs nearby and had been caring for them. Peanut and RJ were reunited with Gonzalez Thursday and she shared the video with KPRC 2. A short time later another person leaves the vehicle and makes the block before coming back to steal Gonzalez’ SUV. Gonzales said while she wants to find her SUV more than anything all she wants is her dogs back.