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A 17-year-old teenager named Josiah Lamarion Jackson has been charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping following an FBI hostage rescue operation that left one suspect dead and two migrants rescued.

Several administrators from PVAMU and other stakeholders were invited by the City of Prairie View Planning Committee for the Waller Counter 150th Year Commemoration to a Meet-and-Greet event at Prairie View City Hall. Each attendee was asked to share his or her connection to the event as well as a personal anecdote. The Honorable Frank D. Jackson, former mayor of the City of Prairie View, provided a historical reflection of the region including the early years of PVAMU. He also appealed to representatives of PVAMU to engage with the local community to build connections of mutual benefit. Additionally, a couple of announcements were made by other presenters regarding upcoming events related to the Commemoration, including the Famer’s Market event scheduled for May 3rd, organized by PVAMU and the City of Prairie View and to be held in PVAMU’s Cooperative Extension Bldg.

The last confirmed sighting of Margaret Kay-Alana Turner was on March 10, 2023. She may be "possibly suffering from a mental health crisis."

Lemon Y Sal, 28303 Dobbin Huffsmith Road, Ste. D, opened Feb. 14 in Magnolia. (Courtesy Lemon Y Sal) Lemon Y Sal located at 28303 Dobbin Huffsmith Road, Ste. D, opened Feb. 14 in Magnolia. The restaurant is located inside the Chevron gas station. The owner's sister Yesenia Carrillo said Lemon Y Sal serves traditional Tex-Mex with an authentic Mexican twist.

NAVASOTA, Texas — The City of Navasota has announced that the Navasota Animal Shelter will be hosting a month-long adoption event beginning on Saturday, April 1. For the duration of the event, pet adoptions will be $35. All adoptable pets have also been spayed or neutered, microchipped, been treated with flea and tick eradication and preventive medicine, and have gotten vaccine shots.

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Chaunzavia Lewis won the 100-meter dash as the TSU men’s track and field team had seven top-10 performances at the annual Prairie View A&M Relays. TSU also had two top-10 outings at the Victor Lopez Classic at Rice. Lewis won the 100-meter dash in a time of 10.68 for his first career outdoor title at TSU.…

Read more below for the latest five projects that have been filed in the Cy-Fair area. (Courtesy Canva) Curious as to what new businesses and renovations are underway or coming to the Cy-Fair area? The following projects have been filed in the last two weeks through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The following information may be subject to change.

KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - Fifteen-year-old Megan Lamz of Katy has been missing since Wednesday, March 22, and the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help finding her. Megan was last seen leaving her home on a bicycle. The bike was found the next day...

Each year, Katy ISD recognizes its “Of the Year” employees for their contributions to student instruction and support services. These staff members have been identified by their peers, supervisors, and community as individuals who have gone above and beyond to demonstrate leadership and dedication to Katy ISD students, staff and the community. Top honors include the elementary and secondary Principals of the Year, Teachers of the Year and Rookie Teachers of the Year.

A Hempstead man who was released from jail following his arrest in January on a murder charge in College Station, remains in jail nine days after he was arrested on a traffic charge. A request to increase bond on 17 year old Censear Solomon was approved by Justice of the...

HOUSTON, Texas — The kidnapping suspect charged in the deadly FBI raid at a north Houston motel appeared in front of a judge Friday. Josiah Lamarion Jackson, 17, and his accomplice that was killed in the raid, are accused of holding at least two migrants for ransom at a Greenspoint area motel days after allegedly abducting them along I-10 in Waller County.

Today, Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski announced Tanya Carrejo as the new principal at Stockdick Junior High. Carrejo joins the Stockdick Sabercats following her most recent role as assistant principal at Katy ISD’s Taylor High School. “I am so honored to join the Stockdick Junior High family and looking...

Authorities are looking to verify the safety of 15-year-old Megan Lamz after her bike was found the day after she was last seen on March 22, leaving home in the Katy area.

Katy Crossing Icehouse, a family-friendly bar located in the downtown Katy Square, opened Feb. 12. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) Since 2016, Katy residents have anticipated the opening of Katy Crossing Icehouse, the first-ever family-style bar located in downtown Katy proper, on the corner of Avenue C and Second Street. That wait...

Navasota residents are encouraged to give their input to city leaders at a strategic planning workshop next week. The workshop takes place next Tuesday, April 4th from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Navasota City Hall council chambers. The city says it wants to hear from citizens regarding what they...

HOUSTON (KIAH) — A hostage rescue that left a suspect fatally shot Thursday in began days ago when three migrants were kidnapped from a vehicle in a neighboring Waller County. The three migrants had been traveling in a vehicle on Interstate 10 in the southern part of Waller County...

The Brazosport High School soccer team will have a game with Lorena High School on March 27, 2023, 17:30:00 CST.

ARLINGTON, TX – Southern’s bowling team ran into a buzzsaw in the third round of the SWAC Championship tournament at the ITRC in Arlington, Texas on Saturday. Prairie View A&M won the match 2-0 but Southern (59-49, 20-8) did not go down without a fight. The Lady Panthers took the traditional game 1,031-966 and the Baker format 994-938. Kelsey Quinney…

ARLINGTON, Texas (March 27, 2023) – Coming out of the elimination bracket, Prairie View A&M University’s resilience proved to be what was needed to overcome the Alabama State University bowling team at the 2023 SWAC Bowling Tournament. The Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers claimed their third title in the past four tournaments, defeating Alabama State 4-1 in a best-of-seven (Baker Format). It is the sixth tournament championship in the history of the program.

Area Restaurants to Support Katy ISD Teacher Grants on March 29. The Katy ISD Education Foundation will partner with an impressive roster of area restaurants Wednesday, March 29 for its second annual Dine Out to Donate event, a community-wide spirit day through which participating restaurants will contribute a portion of the day’s proceeds to the Education Foundation.