Local
Thousands show up for Houston 9/11 Heroes Run
Posted on · Military, law enforcement members and residents all ran in remembrance of September 11, 2001.
Sports
New Texas law gives game officials more protection from unruly fans
Posted on · The new law sets penalties for fans who become physical with officials. The schools must investigate incidents and fans could be barred from attending UIL events for up to five years.
Energy & Environment
Thousands of Purple Martin birds flock to Houston as they migrate to South America
Posted on · “Probably at this point there are about 200,000 Purple Martins. And they swirl and descend into the trees in kind of a tornado effect or like a hurricane. It’s a spectacle."
News
Steering wheel locks being offered to curb Hyundai car thefts
Posted on · The car company has sent out 23,000 steering wheel locks to police across the country to distribute in an effort to stop a rise in the thefts of some models of its vehicles.
Arts & Culture
‘We are Black history’: Galveston attracts thousands for Juneteenth, attend first place of celebration
Posted on · Reedy Chapel was the first place enslaved people went to after learning of their freedom. The church now attracts thousands during Juneteenth to learn of its history.
Local
Heat wave in Houston means calls have spiked for HVAC techs
Posted on · With air conditioning units running non-stop, it is inevitable that calls for service will spike.
Criminal Justice
Itasca ISD suspends superintendent arrested for online solicitation of a minor
Posted on · Mike Stevens is accused of sending inappropriate messages and pictures to a person he thought was a 15-year old girl but was actually an undercover officer.
Energy & Environment
Swarms of termites infest Houston neighborhoods as mating season begins
Posted on · Formosan subterranean termites have never been eradicated from an area once an infestation begins.
Energy & Environment
Experts warn Texas feral hog population is moving to waterways, could lead to contamination
Posted on · There are an estimated 2.6 million feral hogs in Texas. Predicting their movement patterns is not an exact science but they have some definite habits: they are drawn to water.
Sports
Photos: Houston fans celebrate Texans draft picks at Miller Outdoor Park
Posted on · Texans fans were able to celebrate the team's first two picks of the 2023 draft: Ohio State University quarterback C.J. Stroud, and University of Alabama linebacker Will Anderson.
Health & Science
Texas marijuana restrictions remain strict as proponents work to expand compassionate use laws
Posted on · Pro-pot lobbyists say Texas leaders' attitude toward marijuana has shifted in recent years, but work remains on loosening rules.
Houston
Houston police: Gun thefts from cars in 2023 already outpacing previous years
Posted on · Police said vehicles "advertising" having a gun makes them likely targets for thefts.
School shooting
Santa Fe High School shooter ordered to get new mental health evaluation by judge
Posted on · Dimitrios Pagourtzis has been committed to a state-run mental health institution since November 2019. A judge determined him to be mentally incompetent to stand trial as recently as this February.
Texas
Feral hog population continues to grow in Houston region, Texas despite extermination efforts
Posted on · Despite the best efforts of the state to curtail the population of wild hogs, their population continues to grow; and they are expanding across the state.
News
UFO activity group says about 95% of reported activity in skies are explainable
Posted on · “People don’t realize what is going on over their heads on a daily basis."