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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...
Houston man murdered 3-year-old nephew gets prison sentence
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Melvin O. Morales-Gomez was sentenced to 55 years in prison for the murder of his 3-year-old nephew, announced Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. The 31-year-old was convicted by a jury after an eight-day trial for killing his nephew, Kevin Ramirez-Lara, on Jan. 30, 2020. The toddler had been staying with Morales-Gomez and his wife in their northwest Houston home after his mother, Morales-Gomez's sister, moved to Mexico to live with her boyfriend.
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...
Court reporter says she filed judicial complaint against Judge Kelli Johnson after DWI arrest
Harris County District Judge Kelli Johnson's court reporter, Gail A. Rolen, says she's filed a judicial complaint following months of troubling behavior.Rolen told Eyewitness News on Wednesday that she filed the complaint on July 11 because of a "significant decline in Judge Johnson's behavior," which she said predates her highly publicized April traffic stop and June DWI arrest.Rolen has been Johnson's official reporter for the 178th District Court since January 2017 and was there for high-profile trials, including that of A.J. Armstrong.The complaint comes weeks after Johnson was arrested on a DWI charge when she reportedly admitted that she was...
Energy expert expresses doubts about CenterPoint Energy's plan to improve: 'Not super optimistic'
A new tally shows 36 people lost their lives because of Hurricane Beryl across the state, 34 of whom died in the Houston area.The latest deaths happened in Fort Bend County, where at least four people died from overheating.Meanwhile, Centerpoint Energy apologized for where it fell short and shared its plan to improve. The company's initial assessment showed room for improvement in three main areas: resiliency, communication, and community partnerships.READ MORE: 13 Investigates: CenterPoint admits 'clearly more needs to be done'Texas Energy and Power Newsletter author Doug Lewin joined Eyewitness News to analyze Centerpoint's action plan and discuss other possibilities...
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
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...
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