Several homeowners in The Highlands community of Porter say they’re growing increasingly frustrated after finding black sediment in their water, bathtubs, toilet bowls and water filters.“It’s almost like dirt,” resident Helen Coward told KPRC2’s Re’Chelle Turner.While residents say the problem ha...
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<p>A search warrant affidavit is revealing new information in connection to the death of John Mendoza, Jr. in Lake Jackson last month. </p><h2>Affidavit for search warrant released</h2><p>According to the affidavit, officials have reason to believe that former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit ...
Traffic in the area was backed up to Fry Road as crews worked to clear the 18-wheeler crash that happened just after 5 a.m Wednesday, HPD said.
Records confirm George Finney, the pastor at New Life Kenefick in Liberty County, is facing multiple charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child 14 or younger.
A man is hospitalized after a deputy-involved shooting in northeast Harris County on Wednesday, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
If you purchased FIFA World Cup tickets from a third-party vendor, such as StubHub, you’ll need to complete a few additional steps to secure your tickets on your phone before heading to the match.After completing your purchase and receiving your order confirmation, you’ll need to accept the ticke...
<p>A heartbreaking tragedy has left the Atascocita community mourning after a young female bakery employee was killed <a href="https://www.fox26houston.com/news/atascocita-crash-1-dead-after-vehicle-crashes-building-west-lake-houston-parkway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">when a truck crashed th...
Youri Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time, and Belgium came back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 Wednesday in the round of 32 at the World Cup.Tielemans was fouled just before the end of the 30 minutes of extra time were finished and the referee awarded t...
Parents, there is now a theme park here in Texas made for kids ages 3 to 8!“Today’s an exciting day for all kidkind as we officially open Universal Kids Resort,” Page Thompson, president of New Ventures for Universal Destinations & Experiences, said in a press release. “Every aspect of this park ...
<p>The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville called the detention of a nun who was walking to Sunday Mass by Immigration and Customs Enforcement "wildly disturbing."</p><p>According to Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen, Sister Leticia Ugbaoja was detained by ICE while on her way to church.</p><p>Si...
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock will step down from his post as Texas’ chief financial officer at the end of July, according to a resignation letter he submitted to Gov. Greg Abbott Wednesday.Hancock’s departure notice, first reported by Texas Bullpen and confirmed by Abbott, comes one year to t...
<p>A former Tomball ISD Tax employee has been charged with wire fraud following an investigation. That's according to a letter sent to family and staff by Tomball ISD. </p><h2>Former Tomball ISD Tax employee accused taking almost $1 million from district</h2><p>According to the letter, Kristi Wil...
Houston’s summer pattern is not going anywhere, but rain chances are trying to sneak back into the forecast over the next few days. That does not mean everyone gets rain, and it definitely does not mean a washout. It means our classic July setup is back: warm and muggy mornings, hot afternoons, a...
Increasing moisture levels will lead to higher rain chances as we head into July.
Several homeowners in The Highlands community of Porter say they’re growing increasingly frustrated after finding black sediment in their water, bathtubs, toilet bowls and water filters.“It’s almost like dirt,” resident Helen Coward told KPRC2’s Re’Chelle Turner.While residents say the problem ha...
A federal judge in Arkansas has thrown out a handful of state laws that put extra restrictions on citizen efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives, agreeing with challengers that they violated the constitutional free speech rights of voters.The decision handed several victories to the ...
Newly obtained court records reveal Texas Rangers investigated former Brazoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Tippit for possible criminal offenses, including manslaughter, after he fatally shot 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. during a pursuit that ended inside a Lake Jackson garage.Mendoza Jr., a Te...
A young employee, identified as Zion Branch, was revealed as the one fatality after a man accidentally pressed the gas and ran into the Nothing Bundt Cakes store.
Texans cornerback Ajani Carter and outside linebacker Xavier Thomas were waived from injured reserve Wednesday.Carter is healthy enough to return this season after undergoing and rehabbing from successful arthroscopic knee surgery, per a league source.The cleanup procedure for the North Shore gra...
A man was shot by a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy while deputies responded to a reported disturbance at a home in the Humble area Wednesday afternoon, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.The shooting happened in the 15600 block of Morning Dove Drive.According to the Harris Coun...
Four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City following the national team's victory over Ecuador, Mexican health authorities said Wednesday.
<p>Authorities are on the scene following a deputy-involved shooting near Humble.</p><h2>Harris County deputy involved in shooting near Humble</h2><p><a href="https://x.com/SheriffEd_HCSO/status/2072433382101864490?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzale...
<p>An EaDo resident, Kevyn Hollowell, and his wife Zané say a dangerous intersection near downtown Houston has become the scene of repeated crashes, and they fear someone could be seriously hurt or killed if changes are not made.</p><h2>Dangerous EaDo intersection: Crashes caught on camera</h2><p...
<p>A man was reported missing after he was last seen Monday evening near Downtown Houston.</p><h2>Houston missing: Javier Macias</h2><p>Officials say 50-year-old Javier Macias was last seen at about 5 p.m. Monday <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/300+Hogan+St,+Houston,+TX+77009/@29.77526...
Justice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois prosecutors following the dismissal of a high-profile case over misconduct, the top federal prosecutor for Chicago said on Wednesday. Andrew Boutros, the U.S attorney for the...
A crash involving an overturned heavy truck prompted all main lanes to close along the southbound lanes of IH-45 North Freeway at West Road on Wednesday afternoon.
The Chinese tech giant Alibaba will pay $600 million to resolve a dispute with the U.S. government over allegations that the Hangzhou-based firm sold and imported illegal pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, regulated chemicals, and pill-making equipment into the U.S.Alibaba operates some of t...
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The real estate mogul has become the billion-dollar crypto man.President Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure report showed he took in about $1.2 billion last year from various crypto holdings, overshadowing a real estate business that brought him fame and helped propel him to the nation's ...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.The festivities will kick off with a smaller rehearsal dinner planned for Thursday night, the official said. The person spoke to Th...
Kristi Williams, the former Tomball ISD Manager of Property Tax Administration, has been federally charged with wire fraud after an investigation by FBI Houston.A federal criminal information filed Tuesday alleges Williams stole nearly $1 million in tax payments to the school district.She has bee...
Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro’s coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling, prompting an acceleration in the demand for whale-watching excursions to spot the huge marine creatures during their annual migration.The species' population has jumped f...
'Son de L'Amour,' was a first-of-its-kind cultural experience celebrating Juneteenth and Fête de la Musique with rapper IDK and Indigo.
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The New York Police Department will deploy thousands of officers to handle security for a slew of huge Independence Day celebrations and a World Cup match that will make the July 4 weekend especially challenging, even for one of the world's largest police forces.Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch ...
A Mississippi family whose 1-year-old child was killed when police fired into a moving car offered evidence Wednesday that they say challenges the officers' account of being in danger when one opened fire.A preliminary autopsy requested by the family of Kohen Wiley suggested the baby was shot fro...
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday afternoon officially designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, according to the office of state Assemblymember Mat...
<p>A lost load from an 18-wheeler is blocking off lanes of the I-45 North Freeway near the Aldine area.</p><h2>Houston traffic: Aldine-area I-45</h2><p>The incident is impacting the southbound lanes of <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/West+Road+%26+N+Fwy+Service+Rd,+Houston,+TX+77037/@2...
Drivers are being urged to avoid IH-45 North at West Road after a major truck incident forced a full closure of the southbound lanes, according to Houston TranStar.Authorities say a heavy truck lost its load around 1:39 p.m., prompting an emergency response as crews work to clear the roadway and ...
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