Sports
Houston Baptist basketball star Darius Lee killed in NYC shooting
Posted on · Lee was recently named the university's Male Student-Athlete of the Year and was set to graduate in December.
Sports
All eyes on the NFL’s pending decision on Deshaun Watson
Posted on · A person familiar with the league’s investigation told The Associated Press a decision is expected before training camp.
International
Russia extends Brittney Griner’s detention until at least July 2
Posted on · WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.
Criminal Justice
Ex-Texans QB Deshaun Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists
Posted on · The quarterback has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was with the Houston Texans.
Texas
4 Tomball ISD students & family member killed by Texas prison escapee on the run for weeks
Posted on · Gonzalo Lopez, 46, died in a shootout with police late Thursday in Jourdanton, about 35 miles south of San Antonio.
Guns
A brokenhearted husband dies after his wife is killed in the Texas school shooting
Posted on · Joe Garcia had dropped off flowers at his wife's memorial on Thursday, The New York Times reported. He “pretty much just fell over” after returning home and died of a heart attack, his nephew told the newspaper.
Texas
Uvalde gunman walked through apparently unlocked door, DPS says
Posted on · During the siege, which ended when a U.S. Border Patrol team burst in and shot the gunman to death, frustrated onlookers urged police officers to charge into the school.
Immigration
Judge: COVID asylum restrictions must continue on border
Posted on · The provision denies migrants a chance to request asylum under U.S. law and international treaty on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Politics
Detention of WNBA’s Griner in Moscow extended for 1 month
Posted on · Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Education News
Wiley College graduates have tuition balances paid off by anonymous donor
Posted on · The estimated total for the balances owed to the historically black East Texas college by the graduating class of 2022 was about $300,000.
Politics
Biden meets with parents of abducted journalist Austin Tice
Posted on · President Biden met with the parents of American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria nearly 10 years ago. He has not been heard from since. Syria has never acknowledged holding him.
Health & Science
Report: A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade
Posted on · A draft opinion published by Politico suggests that earlier this year a majority of Supreme Court justices supported overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide.
Astros
Altuve leaves game with hamstring injury in 8th
Posted on · Altuve legged out an infield single with one out in the eighth and then fell to the ground past first base.
Criminal Justice
1 person is dead and 13 injured after a shooting at a Baytown vigil
Posted on · Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the shooting happened Sunday evening when about 50 people were gathered for a celebration of life.
Astros
Alvarez returns from double knee surgery to win ALCS MVP
Posted on · Alvarez hit .522 with one homer, three doubles, a triple and six RBIs in Houston’s six-game victory. He got nine hits in his last 13 at-bats, raising his postseason average to .441 with two homers and nine RBIs.