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The Texas State Senate advanced a far-reaching elections bill April 1 with several provisions placing new restrictions on the voting process, particularly for those living …
Published on April 1, 2021
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First response vehicles are seen in the parking lot of Oxford High School where a suspected school shooting was reported and a suspected shooter is …
Published on November 30, 2021
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Civil rights icon Rev. Al Sharpton is expected to deliver the eulogy at the funeral for Brianna Grier, a 28-year-old woman who died after an …
Published on August 11, 2022
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David Clements speaks to the Surry County board of commissioners during a presentation by several individuals that aimed to cast doubt on election integrity in …
Published on August 22, 2022
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Susan Lorincz is accused of fatally shooting her neighbor, Ajike “AJ” Owens, after Owens repeatedly knocked on her door. Mandatory Credit: Marion County Sheriff's Office …
Published on June 27, 2023
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Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz discussed community safety initiatives and his office’s position on immigration response during a press conference on October 28. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on February 28, 2024
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A Hyundai belonging to Donnie Erwin was found after a YouTuber went searching for clues related to the man's disappearance 10 years ago. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on December 26, 2023
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John Whitmire being sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor on January 1, 2024, by Harris County Justice of the Peace Victor Trevino, …
Published on January 1, 2024
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A Georgia couple was arrested in Volusia County on Daytona Beach after deputies say the two were intoxicated and asleep on the beach while their …
Published on March 21, 2024
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Man Charged In Deadly Crash Along Eastex Freeway
The man charged with murder in a deadly crash was expected in court Monday morning.
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Woman Leads Police On Chase Through Two Counties
A woman wanted on a stalking warrant lead police on a high-speed chase from Willis to the Heights Friday morning.
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Jury trials at Kansas City Courthouse postponed after employee catches COVID-19
Jury trials that were set to resume at the downtown Kansas City Courthouse will now be postponed after a court employee tested positive for COVID-19.
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Houston Educational Support Personnel, State House Members to Hold News Conference on Proposed HISD Custodian, Bus Service Cuts
—The Houston Educational Support Personnel, three state representatives and a trustee for the Harris County Department of Education (and the daughter of U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee) will hold a news conference on Thursday, Feb. 8, to detail the devastating impact on students of the Houston Independent School District’s proposed budget cuts, which would eliminate some bus routes and limit school cleanings to a few times a month.
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Dallas Police Officer Could Face Stiffer Charge for Killing Unarmed Neighbor
A Dallas police officer stands charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a man she mistakenly thought was in her apartment, but a prosecutor would not rule out a more serious charge.
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TONIGHT: Tele-Townhall on COVID-19
This evening, I will join Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's tele-townhall to provide information on COVID-19. The call will include local experts including representatives from Harris Health System, Harris County Public Health, Houston Department of Neighborhoods and the City of Houston Incident Command Center.
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UPDATE: Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 731 Fawn Drive
The fatal shooting of a man at 731 Fawn Drive about 5 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 1) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
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Actor Jackson Odell of TV's 'Goldbergs' found dead at 20
Actor Jackson Odell, 20, was found unresponsive at a home in Tarzana, California on Friday, the LA County Medical Examiner's Office said.
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Roll to the Polls with a Free Ride from METRO
METRO is offering free rides to Houston-area polling locations for the Harris County Flood Control District Bond Election. Voters can ride at no charge on METRORail, local buses, and METROLift paratransit services.
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Beto O’Rourke Sets New Fundraising Records
El Paso Democrat Beto O’Rourke, the underdog challenger to Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, recently burnished his grass-roots credentials by completing a tour of all 254 counties in Texas.
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Houston Health Department Honored for Excellence in Public Health
The Houston Health Department (HHD) was honored with two Model Practice Awards and one Promising Practice Award at the 2018 Annual Conference of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in July.
