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Investigation into Shooting of Man at 12012 Crystalwood

Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 12012 Crystalwood about 2:05 a.m. today (July 12).

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Representative Garnet F. Coleman on Passing of Governor Mark White

Today, August 5, 2017, former Texas Governor Mark White passed away. Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-147) released the following statement:

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12909 Westheimer

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of two men that occurred at 12909 Westheimer at about 6:15 a.m. on Sunday (February 19).

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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3300 Broyles

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 3300 Broyles at about 3:10 p.m. on Sunday (April 16).

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Investigation into Male Found Fatally Shot at 300 Heights Boulevard

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male found at 300 Heights Boulevard about 12:15 a.m. today (March 30).

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 4002 Corder

Houston police are investigating the apparent accidental shooting of two men at 4002 Corder about 1:10 a.m. today (March 22).

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One Tweet Saved a Texas Bakery From Closing

A viral tweet has managed to save a Houston-area bakery from shutting its doors. Trinidad Garza has been baking since he was 12-years-old, he told ABC13. But after Hurricane Harvey, business at La Casa Bakery and Cafe had slowed.

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Ballistics Key In Solving Celebratory Shooting Death: Former HPD Officer

As investigators look into whether celebratory gunfire truly led to a family matriarch's death during a New Year's celebration, a former Houston police investigator said the ballistics of the case will be key in looking for the shooter.

The Health Museum to Host Emergency Blood Drive from March 31 to April 3

This week, from Tuesday, March 31, 2020, to Friday, April 3, 2020, The Health Museum in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will hold an Emergency Blood Drive to alleviate some of the need created by COVID-19 in the local region at The Health Museum – located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004.

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Houstonians Team Up to Help Immigrants Released From ICE Custody

As immigrant families released from ICE custody pass through Houston, a group of local women are helping them as they head to their final destinations and beyond. Over the weekend, Dionne Ukleja and volunteers gathered travel essentials in bags to give to more than 100 parents and children at the Greyhound bus terminal downtown.

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HISD’s Report Card: 92 Percent of Schools Earn Passing Grade On State Accountability System

The Houston Independent School District earned an overall high “B” rating by the Texas Education Agency under the state accountability system for the 2018-2019 academic year, exiting nine campuses from the state’s “Improvement Required” list.

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Mayor Turner Opens First Campaign Field Offices June 1

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will preside of the grand openings of the first two field offices of the 2019 campaign Saturday, June 1.

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Houston Rep. Al Green Will Push Another Impeachment Vote

Rep. Al Green has already forced two votes aimed at impeaching President Donald Trump.

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H-E-B’s Bringing the Smells of the Rodeo to Your Kitchen

Your dishes can now smell like the rodeo but in a good way, thanks to H-E-B. With the Houston Rodeo wrapping up and the Austin Rodeo just getting started, Texas’ top retailer is now selling a trio of rodeo-inspired dish soaps for a limited time.

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Houston’s First CBD-Obsessed Coffee Shop Will Of Course Open On 4/20

The Smoking Pot, a new coffee shop serving up CBD-infused beverages, is set to open this week in Spring Branch. The new shop at 8510 Longpoint Road announced on Instagram that it will open its doors on — of course — April 20, also known as “international weed day.”

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Collects The Spoils From Congressman Who Lost The Astros/Dodgers Bet

Jackson Lee: “In a true sign of class and integrity, my friend Congressman Jimmy Gomez made good on his pledge, fed my staff, and learned the hard way why you should never bet against the Houston Astros.”

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Pasadena Drops Appeal of Latino Voting Rights

In a crucial victory for Hispanic voters in the Houston suburb of Pasadena, the city will remain under federal oversight for any changes to its voting laws until 2023 — the only setup of its kind in Texas.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to hold ROAD TO RECOVERY FEMA TOWN HALL MEETING

Jackson Lee: “You do not want to miss this meeting! This meeting is a chance for Hurricane Harvey victims to get their questions answered and hear directly from FEMA about assistance and resources available.”

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Prison Rights Groups Allege Mistreatment Of African-American Muslims

Prisoner rights groups are concerned that Jewish and Muslim inmates have been denied legally-mandated religious accommodations. But they’re focusing on two inmates who were placed in solitary confinement in the Ramsey unit with no charges or disciplinary hearing.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Receive UNCF’s Excellence in Education Award

Honorary Chair Melanie Gray and longtime supporters and this year’s Gala Chairs, Diana and Elijah White, will join more than 500 guests at the 29th annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala in Houston on November 18th at the Hilton Americas Hotel.