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Texas City Man Sentenced to 90 Months for Role in Crack Cocaine Distribution Scheme
A Texas man has been slammed with a near-decade prison sentence for his role in a crack cocaine distribution operation. Shane Alan Flores, 42, of Texas City was handed a 90-month stint behind bars followed by four years of supervised release, as U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani's office announced. Flores...
League City crime: Houston teen arrested after high-speed chase in stolen vehicle
LEAGUE CITY, Texas - One man is facing numerous charges after leading authorities on a vehicle pursuit on Wednesday morning, authorities said. 18-year-old Derell King of Houston was arrested. According to officials, League City Police were alerted by the Flock Safety system of a stolen gray Chevy Bolt, traveling southbound...
Brazoria County shooting: Authorities searching for information in July 2023 deadly shooting
HOUSTON - The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office is seeking information following a deadly July 2023 shooting at a game room. The shooting occurred on Friday, July 21, 2023, around 1 a.m. at the Ultimate Game Room, located at 10498 County Road 190 in Alvin. SUGGESTED: This story stinks! Soiled adult...
There's a job fair happening in Pasadena at the end of April
PASADENA, Texas — The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is hosting a massive job fair at the end of the month. Organizers welcome job seekers including high school students and people starting over in their careers. The event is also offering a free booth to employers/businesses that are looking to...
Pearland School District's "RISE" Program connects mentors with students in need
PEARLAND, Texas - Mentors can provide positive outcomes for the youth, but many students lack the guidance they need. According to the National Mentoring Partnership, one in three young people will grow up without a mentor outside their family. It's why the demand for more mentors in schools is steadily growing.
Anniversary of a disaster: Remembering the Texas City explosion that killed hundreds in April 1947
TEXAS CITY, Texas — April 16 is a day still remembered in Texas City – the day of an unimaginable disaster. It happened during prosperous times for the growing oil, shipping and chemical industry in Galveston County in 1947. Texas City was a growing town of 16,000 where many of the residents worked at chemical and petroleum plants that had sprouted up along the ship channel during World War II.
Katy ISD teacher arrested with husband in renovation theft scheme
HOUSTON – A Houston-area couple is in custody, accused of taking thousands of dollars from home renovation clients and never finishing the work. READ OUR ORIGINAL REPORT: Wanted couple gambled away over $1M including client money intended for Houston-area home renovations, records show. Aleck Steven Miller, 55, and Andrea...
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