The lawsuit seeks a court order affirming the validity of Wong’s appointment as interim judge, which stemmed from a now-dismissed civil lawsuit, in order to prevent what his attorney alleges is a politically motivated effort to remove Wong from office.
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Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is asking a court to reaffirm that he still legally holds his appointed post as the county's chief executive amid a dispute over whether he can remain in the position.
As criminal cases move through the courts, child advocates say the case is a reminder that reporting suspected abuse or neglect can save a child’s life.When most people hear the allegations in this case, the first question is simple: How could this happen?Court records obtained by KPRC 2 allege a...
President Donald Trump talked about his conversation with FIFA President Gianni Infantino before the sport's governing body reversed the red card suspension against U.S. player Folarin Balogun.
Two Flock cameras were found cut in half and spray-painted at Washington Avenue and Westcott in Houston. However, it's a mystery who is behind the vandalism.
Jason Grindstaff, 45, turned himself in on Friday following a grand jury indictment and Texas Rangers investigation, according to city officials.
In a video you'll only see on ABC13, a shirtless man is seen walking around the front of the ambulance, climbing into the driver's seat before the ambulance driver realizes what is happening.
Drowning deaths are on the rise in the Houston area, and experts say families need to take water safety seriously this summer.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 5 to 14 — a sobering statistic t...
A day after a 2-year-old boy and his 74-year-old cousin died in a neighborhood pond in Spring, the quiet subdivision remains shaken as neighbors recount the heartbreaking moments they rushed to help.
Over the past 10 days, three separate families who experienced canceled StubHub orders ultimately received tickets after seeking assistance from 2 Helps You. In each case, family members were provided tickets to eventually attend a match, but not all received tickets for the games they originally...
More afternoon storms are possible this week before Saharan dust returns to Southeast Texas, but the rain chances come right back up this weekend.
A July 4th weekend DWI enforcement initiative held in memory of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato resulted in 54 intoxication-related charges, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.Procession, funeral to be held for fallen Montgomery County Deputy Eri...
Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen said there's an ongoing criminal investigation into a man claiming adverse possession of the Heights home where authorities say murder suspect Lee Gilley killed his pregnant wife in 2024.
A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent "sniper pad" on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder.
Family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers and members of the community will gather Tuesday morning to honor the life of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato, who was killed while directing traffic on Interstate 45 on June 28.Deputy killed while helping at crash scene bec...
A Houston-area nonprofit is inviting people around globe to hop on the courts and help a cause: stop childhood bullying.Block the Bully is the nonprofit hosting the inaugural World Volleyball Day on July 7, founded by Houston native Steven Lockhardt.Lockhardt said that like many other children, h...
Independence weekend is over and now Houston looks toward its next celebration of history on 713 Day, highlighting all there is to love about H-Town.Although a lot has changed overtime, 713 traces back to the cities original area code created in 1947. Now, July 7, is marked as the day Houstonians...
Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong said he filed a lawsuit against County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson after she said he should leave office.
Galveston County District Attorney Kenneth Cusick and the District Attorney’s Office will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon following a recent uptick in domestic violence cases, according to a news release.The news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Galveston County Commissioners Co...
Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.
A man was taken into custody after a private ambulance was stolen with a medic still inside Monday afternoon, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.The incident was reported around 3 p.m. near the intersection of Bold River Road and Doss Landing Avenue in the 19300 block.Au...
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is stepping out of the recording booth and into the Hawaiian sun for the live-action 'Moana.'
Jordan “Tiny” Wilmore, a 7-foot-3 former basketball player whose journey to becoming a police officer has inspired many across Texas, will officially be sworn in as a Kemah police officer Tuesday afternoon.The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kemah City Hall, marking the fi...
Houston police said officers responded to a burglary at a home in Fourth Ward, with one suspect inside the home and the homeowners outside with police.
An all-new "Star Wars" adventure awaits! ✨ "Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi" premieres Aug. 5 exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu. Catch up with Lah Kara and Margrave Juro's fellowship of Jedi-in-training in this eight-episode limited anime series.
Go Knights! Disney's "Dragon Striker" Season 2 is slated to premiere in early 2027 and the first look was revealed at Anime Expo! ⚽🐉⚽
Fresno, California man Rondy Packard Sr. was rescued after a 6-day search in the remote Pine Flat Lake area.
A man accused of dumping a puppy in a locked trunk in a Channelview field has been arrested, authorities say.
A man is now charged after police say he attacked a woman inside a downtown Houston parking garage last week.According to the Houston Police Department, Sir Felix Stafford-Franklin II, 23, has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and attempted sexual assault in connection wit...
A Cyclosporiasis outbreak across the U.S. continues, and Texas is among more than a dozen states that are reporting cases of the parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea.
An off-duty sheriff's office K-9 has died after running from fireworks and getting hit by a vehicle.
A criminal investigation into the attempted takeover of a murder home in the Heights has been opened as law enforcement returned to the home of Lee Gilley and Christa Bauer in the Heights on Monday. “There’s a special place for this person,” Constable Alan Rosen said in announcing the investigati...
Brooklyn, New York City girl Kiara Paolasin drowned at a Southampton beach on Long Island over the holiday weekend.
Trump took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler says a garbage truck spilled its load along Player Woods near North Seasons Trace Circle, leaving debris scattered and triggering a significant roadside cleanup effort.Wheeler said the cleanup is expected to take at least three hours. A clea...
A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.
Lauren Bennett, the singer featured on LMFAO's hit 2011 dance song "Party Rock Anthem," has died at the age of 37.
Houston firefighters were called to a fire at an apartment complex in west Houston late Sunday night after reports of flames coming from a third-floor unit at 10901 Meadowglen Lane, according to the Houston Fire Department.HFD responded around 11 p.m. and encountered challenges getting to the sce...
These Daughters of the American Revolution are cleaning the graves of patriots to commemorate America 250.
Daniel Moist was charged with third-degree murder after his 14-month-old daughter was found dead in a hot car in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
New court records show the suspect charged in the murder of a repairman found dead inside a vacant Houston-area home has a lengthy criminal history and was already out on bond in multiple cases when he was arrested.PREVIOUS: Man charged with murder after repairman found dead inside vacant Atascoc...
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