Wong, the Republican nominee for county judge who was appointed to the role as part of a now-dismissed civil lawsuit, dropped his lawsuit against the county attorney in early July, but a court date is still pending in Smith-Lawson's countersuit.
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President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator is believed to have made tens of thousands of dollars by placing bets on the contents of Trump's speeches, sources say.
While Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is being laid to rest Thursday, his family is pushing back against allegations stemming from a recent FBI search warrant, saying the “white crystal-like substance” found inside his work van was not methamphetamine but a “homemade electrolyte” mixture used to stay hydr...
This comes as the FBI said they saw "white crystal-like substance packaged in small plastic bags" from outside of the van, according to documents.
Authorities said that on March 21, the night of the shooting, officers were patrolling the area when they heard multiple gunshots and found the victim on the street.
The Memorial City Mall ice rink will stay open for an additional five months after the original decision to close for good this summer.
If you own a home in Texas, your property insurance bill is skyrocketing and now the affordability crisis has become so severe that Governor Greg Abbott rolled out a new proposal.
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The suspected shooter, identified as Kaden Ausbrooks, is facing charges after allegedly shooting a man at a Kroger on Wednesday, according to the constable's office.
Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir, "Promise Me, America," which he says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection.
The heavy downpours that have led to street and area flooding this week have moved out with drier, hotter conditions arriving just in time for the weekend. A few showers and storms can't be ruled out Thursday afternoon though.
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Harris County officials have identified the suspect in the shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday.
If you’re hitting the road across the Houston area or anywhere in Texas over the next few weeks, expect to see more law enforcement watching for speeding drivers.The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching Operation Slowdown, a statewide traffic enforcement campaign running July 1...
A suspect in his 20s was shot by the owner of a pool hall in north Houston after trying to break in, HPD said.
A Cypress Kroger remained closed Thursday morning after a shooting inside the store sent two men to the hospital and left one of them in critical condition.The shooting happened around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday at the Kroger located at 20355 Cypresswood Drive.2 in critical condition after shooting insi...
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says troops will be tested annually for testosterone levels.
The community is invited to honor the life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the 52-year-old man who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston.
Deputies responded to reports of multiple people shot inside a Kroger outside Houston, Texas on Wednesday afternoon, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said.
According to an investigation, the man was driving southbound at a high speed when he failed to drive in a single lane, left the roadway, and hit a utility pole. Authorities said no other vehicle was involved.
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SpaceX is set to launch its massive Starship on a 13th test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday.
Officials with the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron said they're conducting a review after social media footage showed a jet flying low over a crowd of beachgoers in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
Americans are once again paying more at the pump as gasoline prices climb amid continued U.S. military strikes on Iran.According to a new report from Brown University, Americans have spent an additional $35 billion on gasoline since the war with Iran began on Feb. 28. The report estimates the ave...
Tropical development is possible in the eastern Gulf. Tropical Storm Elida has formed in the Pacific.
A 70-year-old pool hall owner shot a suspected intruder Thursday after police say the man charged at him with a crowbar during an apparent burglary attempt in Houston’s Acres Homes area.The shooting happened around 2 a.m. Thursday at a pool hall in the 7200 block of North Shepherd Drive near Mill...
Deputies are investigating a reported shooting that left one person injured early Thursday in northwest Harris County.According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, deputy constables responded to the 21000 block of Brushy Canyon Drive around 1:28 a.m. after receiving reports of an aggr...
A 70-year-old pool hall owner shot an intruder early Thursday morning after the man allegedly charged at him with a crowbar during a break-in attempt on the 7200 block of North Shepard.The incident happened around 2 a.m.Houston Police Department Lt. Wilkens said officers responded to a shooting s...
The Harris County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of Alejandro Corona Jr. a homicide, months after he died following a Taser deployment by Houston police outside his east Houston home.
According to a release from DPS, the Texas Rangers, who did not have access to the initial scene, will conduct an investigation alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security.
Two men are in critical condition after shots were fired inside a Kroger store on Wednesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report after a Tesla vehicle crashed into a Katy home in June killing 76-year-old Martha Avila.
A 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges after La Marque police said he assaulted an officer during a struggle on the shoulder of Interstate 45 following a 911 hang-up call involving a woman in distress.
On Wednesday, Houston City Councilmembers approved an agreement between the City of Houston and Harris County for Texas Reinvestment Zone Number 2.
A federal grand jury has indicted a 35-year-old Grimes County man accused of making violent threats on social media targeting federal law enforcement, the White House and President Donald Trump.
A months-long operation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation during the FIFA World Cup led to dozens of arrests and the recovery of nearly 30 victims, according to Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable Ryan Gable.
We have some new details regarding the investigation into the deadly ICE shooting that occurred in Houston last week.
Faced with a nearly $130 million deficit, Harris County officials are working on a way to close it, and we've learned it could include increased fees and program cuts.
Elon Musk likely broke Wisconsin law when he promised to hand out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election, a bipartisan panel has found.
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