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Will Sutton: The sad case of a troubled 11-year-old girl sent to jail
Without a middle-income, two-parent home or a good income, single-parent home, it's difficult to raise children. This is a story that proves that point. It's about a child from a low-income, single-parent home. Last November, an Iberia Parish man was shot and killed. An 11-year-old girl was charged with murder...
Man accused of killing attorney at west Houston McDonald's will be held in jail for now
HOUSTON — A man accused of shooting and killing an attorney at a west Houston McDonald's earlier this month made a court appearance on Wednesday. Anthony Martin Landry, 57, is charged with murder. Investigators said he shot and killed Jeffrey Limmer, 46, at the fast food restaurant along the Katy Freeway at Chimney Rock around 6 p.m. on May 4.
Mosquito population booms in the Houston area after heavy rainfall | Here's the advice from experts
HOUSTON — It’s no surprise that after it rains, we have to deal with all those pesky mosquitoes. Director of the Harris County Public Health Mosquito Control Division, Dr. Max Vigilant, said his team has been busy setting up mosquito traps. They are looking for five viruses that...
Excavation crews digging deep into the ground at Houston site described as a ‘cancer cluster’ by officials
HOUSTON – The search continues for further creosote contamination at the Union Pacific rail yard touching the communities of Kashmere Gardens and the Fifth Ward, “What I saw was a hot fudge, petroleum oozing out of the sides of this five-foot hole,” said Houston attorney Jason Gibbons who added, “It smelled like petroleum and it looked really bad.”
Humble ISD Superintendent placed on leave amid husband's costly Title IX investigation
Dr. Elizabeth Fagen was put on leave after a revelation that the district had spent nearly $1 million in legal fees during a Title IX investigation involving her husband, who recently resigned as the district's athletic director.
Fire in Pasadena leaves a responder, 2 civilians with minor injuries
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Houston Fire Department (HFD) responded to a fire at an apartment complex located at 8282 Park Place. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. After HFD performed extinguishing efforts, one firefighter and 2 civilians were transported to an emergency room with minor injuries. There will be...
Houston Braced for Severe Weather as Storms Threaten with Thunder and Potential Hail
Houston residents should brace themselves for a series of potentially severe weather conditions rolling in over the next few days. According to the National Weather Service's latest forecast, today's high is expected to reach around 90 degrees under mostly sunny skies with a southeast breeze. However, by tonight, the chances of showers jump to 20 percent after 4 am and persist into Thursday, when the likelihood of thunderstorms intensifies. The detailed forecast for Houston warns of a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms on Thursday, with new rainfall between a quarter and half an inch possible, and similar conditions expected Thursday night.
Suspect vehicle photos released in fatal shooting on Cullen
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Houston Police Department released surveillance photos of a wanted suspect vehicle in the fatal shooting of a man. It happened on May 1, around 4:20am, at 6802 Cullen Boulevard. Houston Police say 34 year old Eric Johnson died after being shot in the parking lot of...
Houston ISD parents, community members continue protesting ‘disruptive policies’
HOUSTON – Parents and Houston ISD community members gathered Thursday morning to show support for their principal after learning she would be one of the educators who must resign. KPRC 2 reporter Brittany Jeffers was present during the protest at West Briar Middle School near Briar Forest and Eldridge...
Employee burnout causing more dangerous roads?
HOUSTON (CW39) – New research shows that drivers become less vigilant as the work week goes on. In the study there was a correlation between the typical working week and when Property Damage Only (PDO) crashes are most likely. The legal team at The Barber Law Firm, analyzed National...
Houston shooting on Shannon Hills Drive; teen in critical condition
HOUSTON - A teen was taken to the hospital in critical condition after reportedly shooting himself while handling a gun in the backyard of a Houston home, authorities say. The shooting was reported just before midnight Tuesday night in the 12800 block of Shannon Hills Drive. FOX 26 Houston is...
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