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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...
Boyfriend arrested after woman’s body is found hanged at Texas marina
LEAGUE CITY, Texas (TCN) -- Police recently arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the death of his 30-year-old girlfriend, who was found hanged at a marina dock nearly two months ago. On May 31, the League City Police Department received reports of a woman’s lifeless body hanging by a rope from a dock. Officers responded to the scene, where they found the female victim deceased. Investigators suspect foul play in the death of the victim, identified by KTRK-TV as Giselle Salazar-Tapia. According to the news source, police observed one of...
League City police seek public's help identifying assault suspect
LEAGUE CITY, Texas — Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault in the Briarglen subdivision. Detective Upp of the League City Police Department is seeking information about an unknown Hispanic male who allegedly assaulted a female on July 24, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m. The suspect is described as being in his 20s or 30s, with black hair and a beard.
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...
Frustration grows in Channelview neighborhood as mile-long trash and storm debris pile worsens
Neighbors are frustrated with an illegal dumping issue in one Channelview neighborhood.ABC13 crews went to the scene and found piles of tree debris and trash spanning a mile on the median of Woodforest Boulevard from Sheldon to Dell Dale.There's no exact timeline for how soon it will get picked up. County crews said they have been working day and night to clean up after Hurricane Beryl.Neighbors say issues here on Woodforest Boulevard run deep."Disheartening and disappointing," concerned neighbor Louis Prendiz said.For a mile, piles of storm debris can be seen with a mix of tossed-out furniture, tires, and trash."It really...
Texas City police arrest suspected child predator Anthony Alvarado on several charges
Suspected child predator Anthony Alvarado, 42, was arrested in Texas City on several charges.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.According to the Texas City Police Department, Alvarado is charged with three counts of indecency with a child and three counts of child endangerment.He was also charged with unserved bond conditions and outstanding municipal warrants from Texas City.Alvardo is currently in the Galveston County Jail with bonds totaling $213,270.ABC13 has contacted the police to obtain more details about the charges and the arrest and is waiting to hear back.
LIST: High-water locations reported in League City, Dickinson as much of SE Houston under flood warning
Much of SE Houston is under a flash flood warning Friday, officials have already started seeing high-water locations and are encouraging drivers to avoid them. League City police officers, for example, currently have Westover Park Ave closed from W Main St to Carlisle Ln due to high water. Also, Maple Leaf Dr from W Main St to Westwood is closed.
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