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7 Harris Co. residents infected with West Nile Virus, county health officials say
Harris County Public Health is urging everyone to protect themselves against mosquito-borne illnesses after seven residents were infected with West Nile Virus.Additionally, 520 mosquito samples tested positive.County health officials said the virus can cause serious disease and is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. They said people tend to develop symptoms about two weeks after being bitten.Those symptoms include developing a rash, fever, headache, body aches, nausea and vomiting."While most people infected by West Nile virus experience mild or no symptoms, some can become very sick," local health authority Ericka Brown said. "Protecting yourself and your...
Multiple lawsuits filed against CenterPoint over power outage failures
(The Center Square) – Multiple lawsuits have been filed against CenterPoint Energy, including three this week, over power outage failures in southeast Texas after Hurricane Beryl hit on July 8 and it took 12 days to restore power to customers who were able to receive it. Gov. Greg Abbott demanded that CenterPoint meet a list of requirements by July 31. The Public Utility Commission and the Texas legislature also launched an investigation. The PUC held its first public meeting on the issue Thursday; next month...
Special Counsel appointed in DWI case of Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson
HOUSTON – Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson’s DWI case is moving to Montgomery County. Johnson is the elected official of the 178th District Court. In June, she was arrested by a Houston Police Officer for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. According to her Defense Attorney Chris Tritico, she blew a 0.0.
Houston man sentenced to 55 years for beating nephew to death
HOUSTON, Texas - A Houston man was sentenced to 55 years in prison for the murder of his 3-year-old nephew, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced late Wednesday. "Our children are our most vulnerable victims and when they are hurt or killed, we do everything possible to get justice for them," Ogg said. "No child should ever be treated like this little boy was, and this child abuser absolutely deserves to spend decades, and hopefully the rest of his life, behind bars." Melvin O. Morales-Gomez, 31, was convicted by a jury during an eight-day trial for killing 3-year-old Kevin...
Harris County Deputy Shoots Suspect at Houston Gas Station (video)
A Harris County sheriff’s deputy shot a man inside a gas station in North Houston. Authorities reported that the suspect was threatening people earlier in the day near FM 1960 and a boulevard. The incident was captured on surveillance video. Details of the Shooting. Authorities were called to the...
Three Arrested in Spring for Mail Theft and Fraudulent Possession of Identifying Information
SPRING, Texas — Three individuals were arrested early on July 24, 2024, after a suspicious vehicle call led to the discovery of stolen mail and identifying information. Constable Ryan Gable's patrol deputies responded to the call in the 28400 block of Woodson's Lake Drive, where they detained the occupants of a maroon Honda Accord. The suspects, Bradlee Koba of Beaumont, Terrence Codoree of Harris County, and Tremaine Nichols of Harris County, were found with multiple pieces of mail and identifying information not belonging to them, according to a press release from the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable's Office.
Hit-and-run suspects wanted after deadly 3-vehicle crash on US-290, constable deputies say
Authorities are searching for three suspects connected to a deadly hit-and-run crash in Jersey Village on Tuesday.The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office posted about the crash on social media, saying it happened on the US-290 Northwest Freeway.Constable Mark Herman said the large truck failed to stop and ran into the back of another vehicle, killing the driver.Three Hispanic men got out of the truck to look at the damage before driving away, going east near the Sam Houston Toll Road, according to Hermann.Authorities did not provide further details about the suspects' descriptions but said they were last seen in a large 20-24-foot box truck or cargo van."If anyone has information on the wanted suspect vehicle, driver, or any dash camera video that might show the collision, please contact our office or your local law enforcement," Herman said.
Houston-area attorney ‘resigns’ license after KPRC 2 report on clients claiming he stole their settlement checks
HOUSTON – More than six months after KPRC 2 exposed a Houston-area attorney accused of stealing settlement checks from his clients who had been injured in car accidents, the longtime attorney tells reporter Bryce Newberry he has decided to resign his license. David Lee Pettus, who has been sued...
Parts of Houston area to get drenched again today: Who could see the most rain?
HOUSTON – It has been a pretty soggy week in southeast Texas and depending on where you are, you have either seen a lot of rain or not a whole lot at all. For Friday it looks like we are going to play this story out once again. The...
Season tickets for 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo go on sale Aug.1
Set your alarms, round up your horses, and saddle up! Season tickets for the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will go on sale starting Thursday, August 1.The season tickets will include access to all 20 RodeoHouston performances, starting March 4 and ending March 30.Regarding prices, upper-level tickets start at $500 plus a processing fee; however, depending on how close you want to see your favorite performer, you'll pay more.RELATED: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo dates announced for next year as show gets March startAccording to the Rodeo Houston website, the prices are as follows:Loge Level: $920;Field Level: $1,240;Club Level (Endzone): $1,340;Club Level (Sideline): $1,440;Action Seats: $3,400;Shared Entertainment Suite Seats: $6,180;Chute: $8,240.For accurate viewing, you can visit NRG Stadium's website. The sale begins with an online waiting room opening at 9:30 a.m. Customers who join between 9:30 a.m. and 9:59 a.m. will be randomly selected to purchase tickets at 10 a.m.Placement in the online waiting room entrance does not guarantee season tickets, nor does it place customers on a first-come, first-serve basis.RodeoHouston officials said individual tickets will go on sale in early 2025 once the performers' lineup is announced.
Child got sick, her face swelled, and threw up after developing a severe cough caused when she used the kindergarten worker’s smoking device; lawsuit
Houston, TX – According to the mother, her 1-year-old child reportedly got sick, her face got swoIIen and she vomited later asfter she was polsoned on her first day at the day care. The young mom, JoceIyn, filed a lawsuit against the facility after her child reportedly got access to a vappe pen, which belonged to a worker at the center. The child later became sick, her face got swoIIen after the nlcotine polsoning caused persistent cough and vomiting.
Man Found Dead in Houston Identified as Homicide Victim
HOUSTON, Texas - Houston police are investigating the death of a man found at 702 Girard Street on Wednesday night. The man has been identified as 56-year-old Damon Spiller, according to the Houston Police Department (HPD). HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Stroble and Detective K. Collier reported that HPD patrol officers and Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the address regarding an unresponsive man found in a residence. The Houston Fire Department pronounced Spiller deceased with no apparent signs to indicate the cause of death at that time. An autopsy conducted by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences determined Spiller's cause of death to be due to a gunshot wound. According to a preliminary investigation and evidence found, detectives believe a gunshot was fired from the area of the East Freeway (East Interstate Highway 10) ramp from the North Freeway (North Interstate 45) lanes. Detectives are seeking to speak with anyone who may have encountered anything suspicious in that area on July 20 or July 21. Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
‘It feels boiling’: Houston Humane Society struggling with broken air conditioners
HOUSTON – Houstonians are still struggling to recover from Hurricane Beryl, with many still dealing with property damage, FEMA applications, and price gouging. Many residents also needed help finding care for their pets following the storm, and the Houston Humane Society was able to step in and provide supplies, shelter, and healthcare to those in need.
The rain train that led to extreme flooding in Galveston County
Houston – Southeast Texas’ rain train has dropped more than 14 inches in The Woodlands and more than 10 inches in Galveston County in the last five days. The downpours stranded some drivers in Texas City Friday morning. A woman who identified herself only as Sandra told KPRC 2′s Re’Chelle Turner she knew her Mustang didn’t stand a chance.
Heavy Rains Flood Houston and Southeast Texas, Forcing Road Closures and Water Rescues
As relentless rains hammer Southeast Texas, Houston and surrounding areas are buckling under floodwaters. Unrelenting precipitation has compromised the transit harmony of the greater Houston area, and commuters are advised to brace for further inconveniences. According to the Houston Chronicle, with several roads at risk of flooding, Friday travelers should expect significant delays.
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