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Man killed on Halloween in Harris Co. months after estranged wife found murdered, detectives looking at possible links
Read full article: Man killed on Halloween in Harris Co. months after estranged wife found murdered, detectives looking at possible linksWhile homicide detectives were looking into a man's death, where a possible shooter wearing a Michael Myers "Halloween" mask was seen leaving the area, they learned his estranged wife was murdered back in August.
Man who shot 2 Houston police officers during traffic stop in 2022 sentenced to more than 7 decades in prison
Read full article: Man who shot 2 Houston police officers during traffic stop in 2022 sentenced to more than 7 decades in prisonA 25-year-old man who shot two Houston police officers during a traffic stop in 2022 has been sentenced to 75 years in prison.
Former HISD employees accused in teacher cheating scheme try to avoid cameras at first court hearing
Read full article: Former HISD employees accused in teacher cheating scheme try to avoid cameras at first court hearingA once-respected head of a boy's basketball coach and two assistant principals are at the center of helping hundreds of teachers slip through the cracks and teach at various local schools in exchange for money.
Person wearing Michael Myers Halloween mask seen leaving north Harris County murder scene, neighbors say
Read full article: Person wearing Michael Myers Halloween mask seen leaving north Harris County murder scene, neighbors sayA man's body was found in his garage, where he'd been shot several times and neighbors told deputies they saw a person with a Halloween mask, leaving the area but investigators aren't sure if they're the shooter.
A legacy of fear, 50 years after ‘The Candyman’ tainted trick-or-treating
Read full article: A legacy of fear, 50 years after ‘The Candyman’ tainted trick-or-treatingBy 2024 checking your children’s Halloween candy is a must for many parents. In 1974, checking candy wasn’t a concern until an 8-year-old Deer Park boy died from a tainted Pixie Stix.
What will happen to teachers who participated in Houston-based, million dollar certification scam?
Read full article: What will happen to teachers who participated in Houston-based, million dollar certification scam?As investigations continue, HISD has promised immediate termination of any fraudulently certified teachers.
16-year-old charged after two killed during fight, robbery in west Houston
Read full article: 16-year-old charged after two killed during fight, robbery in west HoustonA 16-year-old has been charged with capital murder following a fatal shooting in Bauer Pocket Park that left two people dead, including another teenager.
Lawsuit filed against Missouri City, police department details crash that killed mother, son
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against Missouri City, police department details crash that killed mother, sonThe Missouri City police officer who was involved in a crash that killed a mother and son has now been indicted for his fault in the collision.
Houston ISD coach identified as ‘kingpin’, assistant principal charged in cheating scheme are out of jail
Read full article: Houston ISD coach identified as ‘kingpin’, assistant principal charged in cheating scheme are out of jailTwo of the three Houston ISD employees who were charged in connection to a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts have bonded out of jail.
UPDATE: 2 out of 3 suspects arrested in Houston area mail heists
Read full article: UPDATE: 2 out of 3 suspects arrested in Houston area mail heistsOfficials are offering a hefty reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects responsible for multiple mail heists in the Houston area.
Stepfather arrested after 5-year-old girl finds gun, accidentally shoots herself in NW Harris County
Read full article: Stepfather arrested after 5-year-old girl finds gun, accidentally shoots herself in NW Harris CountyA man was arrested after authorities say a 5-year-old girl found a gun and accidentally shot herself at a home in northwest Harris County overnight Sunday.
Former Missouri City officer indicted for manslaughter following crash that killed mother and son
Read full article: Former Missouri City officer indicted for manslaughter following crash that killed mother and sonFormer Missouri City police officer Blademir Viveros has been indicted for manslaughter following a crash that killed Angela Steward and her 16-year-old son, Mason, in June.
Montgomery County serial child predator handed life sentence without parole
Read full article: Montgomery County serial child predator handed life sentence without paroleA Montgomery County man has been handed multiple life sentences without parole for extreme and prolonged sexual crimes against children.
Houston ISD Asst. Principal, alleged test-taker in teacher certification cheating scandal has court date moved
Read full article: Houston ISD Asst. Principal, alleged test-taker in teacher certification cheating scandal has court date movedThe man accused of taking hundreds of certification exams in a statewide teacher certification cheating scandal has had his court date moved to Friday.
Man arrested in Seabrook mother’s murder sought revenge for his brother’s death
Read full article: Man arrested in Seabrook mother’s murder sought revenge for his brother’s deathSeabrook police are actively searching for 22-year-old Dawayland Earnest Hurst, who is wanted in connection with the death of Mary Jayne Collins.
Woman arrested after allegedly killing man changing tire on Katy Freeway
Read full article: Woman arrested after allegedly killing man changing tire on Katy FreewayA Houston woman, Maggie Anne Louise Weber, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after allegedly killing Lee Rodgers, who was changing a tire on the Katy Freeway.
$11K heist: Houston delivery driver accused of stealing pallets of Amazon packages from warehouse
Read full article: $11K heist: Houston delivery driver accused of stealing pallets of Amazon packages from warehouseA man is currently wanted, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of customer’s Amazon packages right from the warehouse while he worked as a contracted driver for a third-party company.
Woman faces multiple animal cruelty charges after 60 dead animals removed from property in San Leon
Read full article: Woman faces multiple animal cruelty charges after 60 dead animals removed from property in San LeonA woman is facing multiple animal cruelty related charges after authorities with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says a total of 60 dead animals were removed from a property in San Leon.
VIDEO: Bond set at $200K for Booker T. Washington HS assistant principal in Houston-based teacher-cheating scandal
Read full article: VIDEO: Bond set at $200K for Booker T. Washington HS assistant principal in Houston-based teacher-cheating scandalNicholas Newton, a former assistant principal at Booker T. Washington High School in Houston ISD, appeared in court facing charges of engaging in organized criminal activity as part of a teacher certification exam cheating scheme
Children witnessing deadly domestic violence cases on the rise in Houston area
Read full article: Children witnessing deadly domestic violence cases on the rise in Houston areaDeadly domestic violence incidents witnessed by children are becoming alarmingly common in the Houston area, with multiple cases involving fatalities or severe injuries over recent months.
Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69
Read full article: Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69Houston police say a woman and child are safe and unharmed after being kidnapped by a man, who initiated a chase and was ultimately shot and killed on I-69 Monday afternoon.
Houston ISD says they were made aware of alleged cheating scheme shortly before arrests were made
Read full article: Houston ISD says they were made aware of alleged cheating scheme shortly before arrests were madeHouston ISD says the three employees arrested as part of an alleged teacher-certification cheating scheme will be relieved of duty immediately.
Texas teacher cheating scandal puts more than 200 unqualified teachers into classrooms
Read full article: Texas teacher cheating scandal puts more than 200 unqualified teachers into classroomsHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
Booker T. Washington HS coach identified as ‘kingpin’ in million dollar teacher cheating scheme
Read full article: Booker T. Washington HS coach identified as ‘kingpin’ in million dollar teacher cheating schemeA coach at Houston Independent School District has been identified as the “Kingpin” in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
Trial date set for Sarah Hartsfield, woman accused of murdering husband in Chambers County
Read full article: Trial date set for Sarah Hartsfield, woman accused of murdering husband in Chambers CountyA Chambers County judge set an April trial date for 49-year-old Sarah Hartsfield during a hearing Monday morning.
Relatives of 2-year-old victim appeal to Texas lawmakers, stressing evidence against convicted killer Robert Roberson
Read full article: Relatives of 2-year-old victim appeal to Texas lawmakers, stressing evidence against convicted killer Robert RobersonThe family of Nikki Curtis, a two-year-old murder victim, is urging Texas lawmakers to consider the full extent of evidence against Robert Roberson, who was convicted of her 2002 murder.
200 unqualified teachers certified in $1M Houston-based cheating scheme
Read full article: 200 unqualified teachers certified in $1M Houston-based cheating schemeHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
Houston mother charged with murder after children hear gunshots, see her near father’s body
Read full article: Houston mother charged with murder after children hear gunshots, see her near father’s bodyA woman is in custody after investigators said she shot and killed her husband in North Harris County.
Armed man shot by Deer Park police, woman hospitalized after investigators called to domestic disturbance
Read full article: Armed man shot by Deer Park police, woman hospitalized after investigators called to domestic disturbanceInvestigators said 911 operators could hear commotion in the background when they were called to the domestic disturbance. When they arrived, police said they saw a little girl running from the home and an armed man following her.