National
Judge Blocks Green Card Denials For Poorer Immigrants
Posted on · The Trump administration had proposed that immigrants be disqualified from getting legal U.S. residency if they were likely to become a burden on public welfare programs.
News
El Paso Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Posted on · Patrick Crusius entered the plea during his first appearance before a trial judge. Prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty.
Sports
Rockets’ General Manager’s Hong Kong Comments Anger China
Posted on · The now-deleted tweet sparked an outcry that included the Chinese Basketball Association — whose president is Yao Ming, the former Rockets star center — saying it was suspending its relationship with the team.
Texas
Witness In Amber Guyger Murder Trial Shot And Killed In Dallas
Posted on · The 28-year-old Brown lived in the same apartment complex as Amber Guyger and Botham Jean when Guyger shot Jean to death in September 2018.
News
Jury Convicts Ex Dallas Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Neighbor
Posted on · The jury had the options to convict Amber Guyger of murder, manslaughter or could have chosen to acquit.
News
Man Charged With Capital Murder In Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Death
Posted on · Robert Solis, the alleged shooter, was wanted on a warrant for violating parole. The funeral for Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal will be held Wednesday in Cypress.
Transportation
I-10 San Jacinto Bridge Reopens After Imelda, Complete Repairs Could Take Months
Posted on · Loose barges hit the bridge's span last week during Tropical Storm Imelda.
Weather
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Imelda Expected To Soak U.S. 59-I 69 Corridor Tuesday Night, Bring Flooding To Upper Texas Coast
Posted on · The National Hurricane Center says the system is expected to produce total rainfall accumulation of 5 to 10 inches with isolated maximum of 15 inches.
News
Houston Police: Officer Is Shot After Suspects Beat Priest
Posted on · Police Chief Art Acevedo Acevedo denounces politicians who may look to offer their sympathies while doing little legislatively to keep firearms from dangerous criminals.
News
Grand Jury Indicts Man On Capital Murder Charge For El Paso Attack
Posted on · El Paso prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Patrick Crusius, who remains jailed without bond.
Local
UPDATE: Houston Ship Channel Reopens, Protest On Fred Hartman Bridge Ends With 31 Activists Charged
Posted on · Greenpeace said it was challenging the Democratic candidates participating in Houston's presidential debate to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable if they become president.
News
Former Houston Police Officer Charged With Murder Over Botched Drug Raid
Posted on · The Jan. 28 raid came under scrutiny after police alleged officer Gerald Goines, who was shot during the raid, lied in order to obtain a search warrant.
News
Suspect In El Paso Attack On Suicide Watch
Posted on · Google, Facebook and Twitter will join the FBI and state lawmakers for discussions this week on combatting hateful ideologies, domestic terrorism and cybersecurity threats.
News
Mental Exam Sought For Accused Santa Fe High School Shooter
Posted on · Attorneys for Dimitrios Pagourtzis say their client can't understand the legal proceedings against him.
Local
Beachgoers In Southeast Texas Should Be Aware Of Rip Currents This Weekend
Posted on · Three siblings drowned Thursday in Galveston Bay. Officials are looking at whether choppy water and undercurrents were a factor.