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Pet of the Week: Domino
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Apr 8, 2022
Pet of the Week: Domino
Johnson on Central Texas plane crash victim from Sugar Land: 'He always wanted to fly'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
Authorities have identified the two people who perished in a plane crash near the Central Texas city of Marlin, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. One of the deceased is Sugar Land resident Thomas Sands Jr., the station reported.
Late deputy constable's sister: 'It’s just hard to come to terms with'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
Jocelyn Fowler said that her sister, the late Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis, had a bright future to look forward to until a fatal car crash claimed her life at the age of 32 on April 2, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Falls County sheriff on ill-fated flight from Houston: 'I don’t know if it was mechanical failure or maybe something else'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
A small aircraft that took off from Houston Executive Airport for Waco Regional Airport crashed near the Central Texas city of Marlin on Tuesday (April 5), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. The station reported that the aviation accident killed two people.
Steve Almendarez on late brother: 'Everybody who met him loved him'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2022
Just before off-duty Harris County Sheriff's deputy Darren Almendarez was fatally shot while attempting to stop a catalytic converter theft in progress on the night of March 31, he and his wife were grocery shopping for a cookout he had planned for his sister's birthday. The cookout occurred on Sunday (April 3), but it was more of a remembrance of a man whose loved ones recalled was all about love, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Gonzalez on fatal crash that claimed deputy constable's life: 'It saddens me to know how her life was senselessly cut short'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2022
A vehicular crash claimed the life of a Harris County deputy constable on Saturday (April 2), Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez told Houston-based media outlets. Deputy Jennifer Chavis was killed by a suspected drunk driver who rear-ended her patrol unit and caused the vehicle to catch on fire, authorities said.
Gonzalez on deputy killed by catalytic converter thieves: 'An outstanding member of our HCSO family, he will be missed'
By John Suayan | Apr 1, 2022
An off-duty Harris County Sheriff's deputy was killed on Thursday night (March 31) when he attempted to stop an alleged catalytic converter theft, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Zambrano on late Tejano superstar Selena's impact: 'Seeing someone already achieve that makes me believe I can do the same'
By John Suayan | Mar 31, 2022
Thursday (March 31) marks 27 years since Tejano music superstar Selena Quintanilla Perez was murdered by her fan club president at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi. Though Selena is gone, she continues to influence lots of people, especially Houston musician Daisy Zambrano.
Cortez on latest milestone in husband's recovery: 'Proud of this hero learning to use his hands again'
By John Suayan | Mar 31, 2022
Cutting food is a simple task most people take for granted, but it means more for retired Houston police officer Ronny Cortez and his wife, Sheri. Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported that Ronny Cortez, who was shot in the line of duty in 2017 and subsequently rendered a paraplegic, is able to use his hands again.
Harris on hospital mix-up: 'It’s still affecting me'
By John Suayan | Mar 31, 2022
For a few hours on March 8, Betty Harris was living a nightmare scenario.
Middleton on Fort Bend County anti-gang operation: 'Gang members in our community, your time is up!'
By John Suayan | Mar 30, 2022
Fort Bend County's anti-gang initiative has yielded nearly 100 arrests and the confiscation of multiple drugs and weapons, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets. County officials held a press conference Tuesday (March 29) to discuss the law enforcement operation, which is called "Operation Multi-Agency Reinforcement Gang Operation."
Pet of the Week: YOSHI
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Mar 29, 2022
Pet of the Week: YOSHI
Webb on alopecia: 'It’s not my flaw, it’s my enhancement'
By John Suayan | Mar 29, 2022
Sunday night's (March 27) Oscars brought to light the medical condition known as alopecia.
Authorities: 'An individual stole a METRO police car'
By John Suayan | Mar 28, 2022
Police arrested a woman for allegedly stealing a patrol vehicle belonging to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) on Monday morning (March 28), Houston-based media outlets reported. Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported that the offense occurred at 1:20 a.m. at the Fannin South Park & Ride at 1601 W Bellfort St.
Ferry on latest Jason Landry search effort: 'We had this search planned for weeks, it’s part of our ongoing investigation'
By John Suayan | Mar 28, 2022
Another search effort for a Texas State University student from the Houston area who went missing in December 2020 was held on Saturday (March 26), according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC. The station reported that a search team was summoned to assist the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office in finding 22-year-old Missouri City native Jason Landry.
Robins on Sugar Land home invasion: 'We’re not sure exactly what they are, but we are still investigating at this time'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
Houston-based media outlets reported that authorities in Sugar Land are investigating an alleged home invasion that occurred on Friday morning (March 25). Police say that three gunmen broke into a residence in the 2600 block of West Lake Drive and attempted to rob a man and his young granddaughter, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Pet of the Week: Athena
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Mar 22, 2022
Pet of the Week: Athena
Galveston police on doctor's hit-and-run death: 'This is not the end of the investigation; it is just the beginning'
By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2022
A 21-year-old Conroe man has been arrested and charged in connection with a Galveston hit-and-run last week that killed a physician who was on a bike ride, Houston-based media outlets reported. Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported that authorities implicated Logan Llewellyn in the death of Dr. Nancy Hughes.
Fortenberry on anti-fentanyl campaign: 'The threshold of death is very thin'
By John Suayan | Mar 18, 2022
Houston-area law enforcement agencies, along with their state and federal counterparts, have introduced a new campaign to address the spike in fentanyl usage and overdoses in the region, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK. A partnership that includes the Houston Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), High-intensity Drug Trafficking Area program (HIDTA), Council on Recovery and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) spearheaded the "One Pill Can Pill" campaign, the station reported.
Nelms on workplace shooting suspect: 'My client is presumed innocent just like anyone that is charged with a crime'
By John Suayan | Mar 18, 2022
A state district judge ruled Friday (March 18) to keep the bond for a 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his supervisor earlier this week at $500,000, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. Montavius Wright faces a homicide charge for allegedly killing 48-year-old Doran Kelly at an office building in Houston's Greenway Plaza on Wednesday (March 16).