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The last of the Three Amigos has fallen and Houston is left with a hole in its heart
HOUSTON — The last of the "Three Amigos" has passed away, leaving a massive void in the city of Houston's heart. On Tuesday, KHOU 11 News learned of the passing of Reverend William Bill Lawson at age 95. The beloved pastor of Wheeler Ave Baptist Church touched the lives of countless Houstonians in so many ways dating back to the Civil Rights Movement. He will always be remembered fondly as "Houston's Pastor."
'Irresponsibly inaccurate' | HISD Superintendent Mike Miles responds to report claiming he funneled Texas taxpayer money to Colorado
HOUSTON — Texas state lawmakers, local leaders, and others want answers, in the wake of a new report claiming millions of taxpayer dollars were diverted out of Texas to help balance the books at Colorado charter schools founded by Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles. Wednesday morning, the superintendent sent a letter disputing the report's findings.
General counsel for HLSR, former prosecutor arrested on solicitation of minor charge, Pct. 1 says
HOUSTON — A Houston attorney was arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor after an undercover sting, according to the Precinct 1 Constable's Office. Investigators said Jeffrey Neil Downing, 45, sent sexually explicit messages and photos to an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old. He also asked the "teen" to send him sexual images, Precinct 1 said.
Rev. Bill Lawson remembered as the 'gold standard' of leadership and a unifier of people
HOUSTON — As the Houston community continues to pay tribute to Rev. Bill Lawson, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 95, many regard him as a builder and unifier of people from all walks of life. The beloved pastor of Wheeler Ave Baptist Church and longtime Civil...
Here's how much the City of Arlington and Texas are paying to host Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike Tyson and Jake Paul faced off at the first of two press conferences on Tuesday in New York ahead of their highly anticipated fight set to take place July 20 at AT&T Stadium. Tyson and Paul are reportedly earning tens of millions of dollars just...
Rev. Bill Lawson, champion of civil rights, human rights and spiritual rights, has died at 95
HOUSTON — A champion of voter rights, human rights, and spiritual rights. A man of peace and a man of faith. We're saddened to share the passing of the Reverend William Bill Lawson at age 95. The beloved pastor of Wheeler Ave Baptist Church touched the lives of countless...
4 injured, including 2 young children, in mobile home fire in Pearland, fire officials say
PEARLAND, Texas — Four people, including two young children, were injured in a mobile home fire in Pearland Tuesday morning, according to fire officials. This happened around 5 a.m. on Carrie Lane near Doby Lane. According to the Brazoria County Fire Marshal’s Office, when fire crews arrived at the...
Jason Aldean will honor Toby Keith with a performance at the 2024 ACM Awards
FRISCO, Texas — The time has come to raise a red solo cup. Jason Aldean will pay tribute to the late Toby Keith at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards. The 59th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, will take place Thursday at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas.
'Insecure' star Kendrick Sampson wants to make Houston the Hollywood of the south
HOUSTON — Could H-Town soon be the Hollywood of the South?. Kendrick Sampson certainly thinks so. You may know him from a popular show called “Insecure." Now he’s teaming up with a Houston city leader to bring movie magic to his hometown. “That’s been my goal,” Sampson...
How a Texas man is testing out-of-state abortions by asking a court to subpoena his ex-partner
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas man is petitioning a court to authorize an obscure legal action to find out who allegedly helped his former partner obtain an out-of-state abortion, setting up the latest test of the reach of statewide abortion bans. As some states work to expand abortion access...
One killed, another injured after car crashes into bus stop on Westheimer Road, police say
HOUSTON — One person was killed and another was injured when a car ran into a bus stop and a pole on Westheimer Road Monday night, according to METRO Houston. This happened just before 7:30 p.m. near Briargrove Drive. Houston police said a woman, 33, in a silver Hyundai...
8 Red Lobster locations abruptly close in Texas
HOUSTON — Dozens of Red Lobster locations across the country abruptly shuttered their doors on Monday. More than 80 Red Lobster locations in at least 27 states were listed as "temporarily closed" on the restaurant's website. Workers at the shuttered restaurants shared their disbelief on social media and said...
Crystal Beach businesses will be closed for 'Go Topless Weekend'
BOLIVAR PENINSULA, Texas — This weekend, tens of thousands of partiers will descend on the Bolivar Peninsula for Go Topless Weekend. The annual event has a reputation for having wild and out-of-control crowds. This year, many businesses on Crystal Beach have decided to close for the weekend, saying it...
People line up at Houston-area bin stores to snag deeply discounted items that were returned to retailers
They come huddled in blankets, spending the night with folding chairs and food. Some sleep in their cars. Like a moth to a flame, they peer through windows outside The Little Depot store in Pasadena, Texas. "It's about to get wild in a minute. Wild and crazy," one of the...
'He's family to us' | Houston couple's dog goes missing while in care of pet service sitter
HOUSTON — Husband and Wife Zoe and Ying are desperately searching for their beloved dog they said was lost by their pet service sitter. “I spend pretty much all the days with my dog because I work from home,” said Ying Shi. Zoe and Ying said on any...
Lightning strikes runway at Houston's Hobby Airport
HOUSTON — Severe weather caused travel disruptions at Houston's airports on Monday. At Hobby Airport, lightning struck a runway and caused damage that had to be repaired before it could be used again, which led to a ground stop being issued. Airport officials said runway 13R was immediately closed...
AG Ken Paxton's office to review bid-rigging case against ex-staffers of County Judge Lina Hidalgo
HOUSTON — Lawyers from the Texas Attorney General’s Office will have six months to become familiar with a case involving three ex-staffers of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo accused of steering a contract toward a vendor. That timeline was set by Harris County Judge Hazel Jones. Attorneys from...
Hundreds of angry HISD parents, students protest at schools impacted by job cuts
HOUSTON — Hundreds of Houston ISD parents are fighting back after job cuts at their children's schools that apparently include two 2023 Principals of the Year. Hundreds of people protested at two schools Monday morning. At Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School, families were outraged to learn that...
$900K bond set for Katy ISD high school teacher accused of producing child porn at school, local pools
KATY, Texas — Bond was set at $900,000 for a Katy ISD teacher who was arrested Monday after he was accused of having child porn, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable's Office. According to authorities, during his arrest, James Paul Stone admitted to producing some of the...
Here's how to protect your car from hail damage
HOUSTON — If you’ve lived in Texas through a spring season, then you probably know how nasty a spring hailstorm can be. If you’re new to the Lone Star State or you need a reminder, here’s what to do if you don’t have a garage or covering for your car and there’s a threat of hail.
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