Criminal Justice
Police Arrest Man They Say Let A Tiger Roam West Houston — But The Big Cat Is Still On The Loose
Posted on · A viral video of the incident shows an off-duty Waller County deputy pointing a gun at the tiger as it slowly approaches.
Houston
CultureMap Houston Files $17 Million Trade Secret Suit Against PaperCity
Posted on · PaperCity is accused of profiting from trade secrets that were allegedly stolen from CultureMap.
Health & Science
NRG Park To Allow Choice Between Pfizer Or J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on · Harris County also set up a raffle for those who receive a shot at the NRG site through May 16th.
Immigration
5 Arrested In Houston After Smuggling 90 Undocumented Immigrants, DOJ Says
Posted on · Houston police say they found over 90 people huddled together inside a southwest Houston home Friday afternoon.
Health & Science
Harris County Won’t Continue Its Use Of The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine For Now
Posted on · In a statement to Houston Public Media, Harris County Public Health said they'll continue to use the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for the time being, but did not provide a reason as to why.
Houston
UPDATE: Another Lawsuit Accuses Deshaun Watson Of Sexual Assault, As 22 Women Are Identified
Posted on · A total of 22 women have now accused Watson of sexual assault in separate lawsuits. A 23rd accuser dropped her suit, citing privacy concerns.
Health & Science
Houston, Harris County To Stop Using Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clot Concerns
Posted on · The Johnson & Johnson vaccine made up about 7% of doses administered in Harris County. Many of those went to underserved communities.
Houston
Deshaun Watson’s Lawyer Asks Court To Release Anonymous Accusers’ Names
Posted on · Two of the women have already publicly identified themselves.
Houston
2 Women Who Accused Deshaun Watson Of Sexual Assault Go Public
Posted on · More than 20 women have accused the NFL star of sexual assault in separate lawsuits.
Criminal Justice
Texas Had An Outsized Presence At The Capitol Insurrection. Why?
Posted on · Texans accounted for roughly one out of every 10 people arrested for the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Criminal Justice
Texas Lifestyle Coach And Boyfriend Arrested For Joining Capitol Insurrection, FBI Says
Posted on · Authorities say Elizabeth Rose Williams and Bradley Bennett entered the Capitol building alongside other pro-Trump extremists during the attack.
Houston
21 Women Have Now Accused Deshaun Watson Of Sexual Assault
Posted on · At least 21 women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against the quarterback, and more are on the way, according to Houston Lawyer Tony Buzbee.
Criminal Justice
2 More Houston-Area Men Arrested For Joining Capitol Insurrection, FBI Says
Posted on · The two men allegedly drove a rental car to D.C. to attend a march and entered the Capitol building during the attack.
Coronavirus
Houstonians Line Up For The COVID-19 Vaccine As Texas Opens Eligibility To Every Adult
Posted on · All Texans 16 years and older now qualify for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, with people 18 and older qualifying for both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Arts & Culture
Last Picture Show: Houston Film Buffs Say Farewell To The River Oaks Theatre
Posted on · Community members gathered in front of the Houston landmark after its final showing to pay tribute to its legacy.