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Spend a Night in Jail, On Purpose, In Pearland, Texas
No one wants to go to jail in Texas. Jail is not an ideal overnight stay to get away from it all. Jail is not the four walls that will make you feel comfortable. Jail is not the stay that will leave you refreshed and ready to take on the world again. Jail is not the stay that will leave enjoyable memories for years to come. One particular Airbnb in Pearland, Texas, however, will turn all of the above statements around.
Houston girl, 17, shot multiple times in parking lot after getting in argument with man
Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered the body of 17-year-old Laurynn Galloway in the parking lot of the Costa Ibiza apartment complex while responding to a report of gunshots in the area
Opinion: Kim Ogg - Loser's Vengeful Transformation Rocks Harris County Politics
The loser vengefully continues to navigate the murky waters of Harris County politics. In politics, wonders never cease. Just when you think you have seen it all, a new trend, scandal, or controversy emerges to shake up the terrain. Thus, politics remains an unpredictable strange environment where alliances shift, loyalties are tested, and power dynamics constantly evolve. Where am I going with this?
Authorities searching for convicted murderer who went missing day before trial in his ex's death
Authorities are trying to track down a man who went missing during his own murder trial.According to the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Stephen Chaney was out on bond and cut off his ankle monitor a day before testimony was set to start.Chaney has a pending case in Louisiana for allegedly stalking and threatening his ex-girlfriend, 21-year-old Claudia Leiva, while she was pregnant with their child.The woman he murdered in Harris County was allegedly also an ex-lover.In August 2020, Leiva was found shot to death near a dumpster on West Rosamond Street.According to court records, Leiva filed a report with...
UIL Class 6A state rankings / Week 9: Katy Jordan drops out, Shadow Creek slips in
For 24 of the 25 state-ranked teams in Class 6A, Week 8 proved to be a smooth ride. While No. 22 Cibolo Steele sat idle, the other 23 teams posted wins that added to their 2024 resume and solidified their spots among the Top 25 in Texas.
Police Report Texas Man Pulled Gun On Children For Insane Reason
A man in Texas stands accused of pulling a weapon on children who refused to play basketball with him. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Per the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the moment in question took place on October 12th of 2024. It happened at Timber Elementary School. Mark Herman, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable, revealed what led up to incident.
Election turnout: Harris County nearly breaks record on the 1st day polls open for Texans
Early voting continues this week for Texans, and on the first day of voting, Harris County fell just short of breaking an all-time record.More than 125,000 people cast their ballots on Monday.Day 1 of #EarlyVoting: As of October 21, 2024, #HarrisCounty has recorded 125.4K+ total In-Person Early Votes for the November 5 General & Special Elections. 🗳️✅ #harrisvotes #harriscountyclerksoffice pic.twitter.com/3uyRpRsNOD— Harris County Elections Department (@HarrisVotes) October 22, 2024 In comparison, about 128,000 people voted on day one of early voting in 2020. That number was over 67,000 in 2016.The Harris County Clerk's Office said it expects a historic turn-out and that...
Texas Forest Service prepares for wildfire risk as Houston drought worsens after month without rain
It's been almost a month since Houston received a drop of rain, with the last measurable rainfall occurring on Sept. 24. This, paired with above-average and warm temperatures for the past three weeks, has led to worsening drought conditions across Southeast Texas.As of Oct. 21, much of the region, including all of Harris County, now has dry to moderate drought conditions.Some areas need 8 inches of rain or more to offset the current conditions, but unfortunately, that amount is not in the forecast for the next two weeks or longer.There's an increasing concern that current drought conditions worsen and the...
Questions raise over flyer for pro-HISD bond featuring Highland Heights Elementary principal
A flyer arriving in Harris County mailboxes has raised electioneering concerns. The flier is advocating for the passing of the proposed $4.4 billion HISD bond and features the principal of Highland Heights Elementary School.One pro-bond group says this flyer is legal, and the anti-bond camp says there is cause for concern.The pro-bond group, Houstonians for Safe & Healthy Schools, paid for and distributed the flier. It features the image and title of Highland Elementary Principal Bettina McKinney and asks you to vote yes for the HISD bond.The problem is that Texas law does not allow school district resources to produce...
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