Suspect arrested after kidnapping teen girl at knifepoint, MCSO says
Read full article: Suspect arrested after kidnapping teen girl at knifepoint, MCSO saysMan from Porter arrested Christmas Day for allegedly kidnapping a 15-year-old; charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency, held without bond.
1M gallons of sulfuric acid spilled, some into ship channel from Channelview chemical leak
Read full article: 1M gallons of sulfuric acid spilled, some into ship channel from Channelview chemical leakAuthorities are responding to a sulfuric acid spill at a Channelview plant after a catwalk collapse; two people are hospitalized, dozens evaluated, the leak is contained, and there is no threat to the public or ship channel.
Christmas Eve break-in hits Houston custom hat shop, wiping out unreleased UofH designs, months of work
Read full article: Christmas Eve break-in hits Houston custom hat shop, wiping out unreleased UofH designs, months of workA Christmas Eve break-in at a Houston small business is drawing attention not only because of what was stolen, but because of what those items represent to the city’s culture.
Houston’s Nigerian community reacts to US-backed airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
Read full article: Houston’s Nigerian community reacts to US-backed airstrikes in northwest NigeriaFamilies in Houston’s Nigerian community say airstrikes in northwest Nigeria bring relief, hope, and a sense that the world is finally paying attention.
Fatal East Downtown shooting referred to Harris County Grand Jury
Read full article: Fatal East Downtown shooting referred to Harris County Grand JuryHarris County Grand Jury to review evidence after an EaDo shooting that killed 33-year-old Sebastian Jimenez. Shooter claims self‑defense, police say.
No charges filed in deadly Houston car chase incident
Read full article: No charges filed in deadly Houston car chase incidentHouston police released a man with no charges after he allegedly chased a woman by car, ran a stop sign and fatally struck a 43-year-old bystander on Corder Street in Houston's south side.
Homicide detectives investigate car fire after man found with gunshot wound
Read full article: Homicide detectives investigate car fire after man found with gunshot woundHarris County deputies are investigating a fatal shooting after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a burning car on Fellows Road early Thursday.
Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhood
Read full article: Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhoodA neighborhood cat colony of up to 30 felines forces an Atascocita South family to abandon holiday plans, as residents and local authorities struggle to control the growing problem.
2 teens shot in parking lot after late-night Houston house party
Read full article: 2 teens shot in parking lot after late-night Houston house partyTwo teens hospitalized after a late‑night shooting near a south Houston party by Blodgett & Delano; one in critical condition. Police seek witnesses and video.
Suspect arrested after kidnapping teen girl at knifepoint, MCSO says
Read full article: Suspect arrested after kidnapping teen girl at knifepoint, MCSO saysMan from Porter arrested Christmas Day for allegedly kidnapping a 15-year-old; charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency, held without bond.
Christmas Eve break-in hits Houston custom hat shop, wiping out unreleased UofH designs, months of work
Read full article: Christmas Eve break-in hits Houston custom hat shop, wiping out unreleased UofH designs, months of workA Christmas Eve break-in at a Houston small business is drawing attention not only because of what was stolen, but because of what those items represent to the city’s culture.
Fatal East Downtown shooting referred to Harris County Grand Jury
Read full article: Fatal East Downtown shooting referred to Harris County Grand JuryHarris County Grand Jury to review evidence after an EaDo shooting that killed 33-year-old Sebastian Jimenez. Shooter claims self‑defense, police say.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s recent social media post part of focus during latest hearing
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s recent social media post part of focus during latest hearingFort Bend County Judge KP George was back in court Monday for a hearing tied to his felony money laundering case, which is set to go to trial in early February.
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.
Texas A&M System declines to reinstate fired lecturer despite faculty panel’s findings
Read full article: Texas A&M System declines to reinstate fired lecturer despite faculty panel’s findingsA vice chancellor upheld the firing of Melissa McCoul, seen in a viral video being confronted by a student on her gender identity teachings, saying the termination was done with “good cause.”
Travis Scott, Space Center Houston launch STEM incubator for HISD students
Read full article: Travis Scott, Space Center Houston launch STEM incubator for HISD studentsHouston students got a front-row seat to the future of space exploration this week, and the chance to show off designs inspired by it.
Texas comptroller questions whether some Islamic schools can be excluded from voucher program
Read full article: Texas comptroller questions whether some Islamic schools can be excluded from voucher programActing Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock suggested schools that hosted events for the Council on American-Islamic Relations or are linked to China could be disqualified from the new program.
Brown University police chief placed on leave after fatal shooting, feds launch investigation
Read full article: Brown University police chief placed on leave after fatal shooting, feds launch investigationBrown University has placed its campus police chief on leave as it reviews security policies following a tragic shooting.
After Trump pardon, Rep. Henry Cuellar restored to homeland security funding post
Read full article: After Trump pardon, Rep. Henry Cuellar restored to homeland security funding postAfter his corruption indictment last year, the Laredo Democrat forfeited his role as the top Democrat on the House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees more than $65 billion in annual spending.
Watch: Virtual one-on-one interview with Vicente Fox for Texas Tribune Festival
Read full article: Watch: Virtual one-on-one interview with Vicente Fox for Texas Tribune FestivalThe former president of Mexico sat down for a virtual interview with Berenice Garcia, Rio Grande Valley reporter for The Texas Tribune.
All 17 Texas propositions have passed. Here’s how the state will be reshaped
Read full article: All 17 Texas propositions have passed. Here’s how the state will be reshapedThe article outlines the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that voters have approved to pass in the 2025 Texas General Election. These propositions cover a wide array of topics, including funding for education and infrastructure, tax exemptions, criminal justice reforms, and public health initiatives. Each amendment is summarized with its purpose, and impacts, providing a comprehensive overview of how these changes will affect residents across the state.
Trump administration plans to build border wall in Laredo, mayor says
Read full article: Trump administration plans to build border wall in Laredo, mayor saysThe city learned about plans to build a new barrier along the southern border during a regular meeting with the Department of Homeland Security.
Texas General Election 2025: The 17 propositions you need to know about
Read full article: Texas General Election 2025: The 17 propositions you need to know aboutThe article outlines the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that voters will consider in the 2025 Texas General Election. These propositions cover a wide array of topics, including funding for education and infrastructure, tax exemptions, criminal justice reforms, and public health initiatives. Each amendment is summarized with its purpose, potential impacts, and the arguments from both supporters and opponents, providing a comprehensive overview of how these changes could affect residents across the state.
“Operation Lone Star 2.0”: DPS arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants across Texas to aid Trump’s mass deportation
Read full article: “Operation Lone Star 2.0”: DPS arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants across Texas to aid Trump’s mass deportationThe Department of Public Safety has shifted from Biden-era border enforcement to helping expel people from the country, a job once exclusively done by federal authorities.
After being wrongfully deported, a South Texas man and his family navigate realities of shifting immigration policies
Read full article: After being wrongfully deported, a South Texas man and his family navigate realities of shifting immigration policiesJaime Galvan Sanchez has lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years. He was deported in less than 24 hours without due process and allowed to return. But his family is still suffering from the aftermath.
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.
⭐️You think you know the Alamo? Wait until you see what’s coming!⭐️
Read full article: ⭐️You think you know the Alamo? Wait until you see what’s coming!⭐️If you think you know the Alamo… buckle up. Because what’s happening in San Antonio right now is nothing short of extraordinary. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp hit the road for a classic Texas day trip — music up, Buc-ee’s pitstop included — and rolled into downtown San Antonio to see what a $550 million investment is going to look like when it’s poured directly into one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
Dan Patrick calls for resignation of Alamo Trust president over views on how the Alamo’s history should be told
Read full article: Dan Patrick calls for resignation of Alamo Trust president over views on how the Alamo’s history should be toldThe lieutenant governor has insisted that the Alamo’s story remain focused on the 1836 battle over broader narratives addressing Indigenous people and slavery.
LULAC honors ‘Little School of the 400′ for its historic milestones in ESL during Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: LULAC honors ‘Little School of the 400′ for its historic milestones in ESL during Hispanic Heritage MonthThe "Little School of the 400," pioneered by the inspiring Isabel Verver in the 1950s, laid the groundwork for English as a Second Language (ESL) programs we see today.
The Houston Filipino Street Festival is back in Sugar Land. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: The Houston Filipino Street Festival is back in Sugar Land. Here’s what you need to know.Mark your calendars for the largest Filipino festival in Texas. Find out why it's important to celebrate during Filipino History Month.
Brown, bitter, and stirred: The stories behind New Orleans’ iconic cocktails with cocktail historian Elizabeth Pearce
Read full article: Brown, bitter, and stirred: The stories behind New Orleans’ iconic cocktails with cocktail historian Elizabeth PearceCocktail historian Elizabeth Pearce is back in Studio B to share the fascinating stories behind some of the world’s most iconic drinks, including the Sazerac, Negroni, and Vieux Carré. Known for blending history with hospitality, Elizabeth brings these cocktails to life by connecting them to the people, places, and events that inspired their creation. Plus, we got plenty of fun facts you’ll want to share at your next happy hour.
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VIDEO: Authorities warn about drowsy driving after car crashes into 18-wheeler
Read full article: VIDEO: Authorities warn about drowsy driving after car crashes into 18-wheelerTrinity County Sheriff’s Office says no serious injuries, crash serves as reminder to stay alert this holiday season.
‘Sadly beautiful’: Angleton woman honors drunk driving victims with Christmas Trees of Angels
Read full article: ‘Sadly beautiful’: Angleton woman honors drunk driving victims with Christmas Trees of AngelsAn Angleton woman is using Christmas trees covered in angel ornaments to honor lives lost to drunk driving.
‘Deputy Sanford Claus’ gives gifts to kids who might not have Christmas in Galveston County
Read full article: ‘Deputy Sanford Claus’ gives gifts to kids who might not have Christmas in Galveston CountyFor many families in the Houston area, it’s hard enough to pay the bills, let along put presents under the Christmas tree.
Man critically injured after shooting in southeast Houston
Read full article: Man critically injured after shooting in southeast HoustonA man was critically injured after being shot by unknown suspects in Southeast Houston near Bellfort Avenue and Jutland Road around 1 a.m. Thursday. The victim, who was traveling northbound on Jutland, sustained a gunshot wound to the stomach and is in critical condition at the hospital.
Families left in the dark as power goes out at Houston extended-stay hotel days before Christmas
Read full article: Families left in the dark as power goes out at Houston extended-stay hotel days before ChristmasFamilies living long-term at a Houston extended-stay hotel say they’re facing homelessness after the power went out just days before Christmas amid a foreclosure.
Kerr County flood survivors victimized again, this time by cyber thieves
Read full article: Kerr County flood survivors victimized again, this time by cyber thievesOn July 4, the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes, unleashing one of the worst natural disasters in Texas history and killing 135 people. In Kerr County, families lost homes, businesses, pets, keepsakes – entire lives were swept away in the muddy, violent rush of water.
Houston families find help and hope at 47th annual City Wide Club Super Feast
Read full article: Houston families find help and hope at 47th annual City Wide Club Super FeastAs the holidays approach, many Houston families say they’re feeling the strain — working hard, yet still struggling to make ends meet. For hundreds of families this week, that pressure eased inside a packed convention center, where help, hope, and much-needed relief were waiting.
27-year-old woman charged in fatal wrong-way crash that killed 3 on Grand Parkway
Read full article: 27-year-old woman charged in fatal wrong-way crash that killed 3 on Grand ParkwayAuthorities in Fort Bend County have charged a 27-year-old woman in a fatal wrong-way crash that killed three people on the Grand Parkway over the weekend.
’Twas The Night Before Christmas as $1.7B Powerball dreams grow in Houston
Read full article: ’Twas The Night Before Christmas as $1.7B Powerball dreams grow in HoustonOn Christmas Eve, as homes across Houston glow with holiday lights, many Houstonians are chasing a different kind of sparkle: a Powerball jackpot worth $1.7 billion.
Bellaire PD honors Sgt. Jimmie Norman on anniversary of his death in line of duty
Read full article: Bellaire PD honors Sgt. Jimmie Norman on anniversary of his death in line of dutyThe Bellaire Police Department released a social media post honoring the life, service, and sacrifice of Sgt. Jimmie Norman, who was killed in the line of duty on Christmas Eve in 2012.
Santa makes special stop at Memorial Hermann NICU to celebrate babies’ first Christmas
Read full article: Santa makes special stop at Memorial Hermann NICU to celebrate babies’ first ChristmasBefore heading off on his Christmas Eve journey around the world, Santa Claus made a very important stop right here in Houston, bringing holiday cheer to some of the city’s tiniest patients.
Wanted fugitive captured after attempting to flee hotel near Gulf Freeway
Read full article: Wanted fugitive captured after attempting to flee hotel near Gulf FreewayA wanted fugitive who previously escaped from custody after being taken to a hospital is back in custody following an arrest at a southeast Houston hotel, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing purses
Read full article: ‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing pursesA suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.
Man chasing woman down street with car fatally strikes bystander on Houston’s south side
Read full article: Man chasing woman down street with car fatally strikes bystander on Houston’s south sideA woman died after authorities say a man who had been in an argument with a different woman chased her down the street with his vehicle, but lost control and struck the bystander.
Binglewood residents say heavy trash piles sit on curbs for months until KPRC 2 made calls
Read full article: Binglewood residents say heavy trash piles sit on curbs for months until KPRC 2 made callsBinglewood residents are frustrated as heavy trash has been sitting on neighborhood curbs for months, overshadowing holiday decorations just days before Christmas.