Criminal Justice
Baytown officer Juan Delacruz found not guilty in shooting death of Pamela Turner
Posted on · Delacruz shot and killed Turner after he said she tried to evade an arrest, and she grabbed his Taser.
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Houston
Fire near Houston’s Westpark Tollway creates dark smoke visible for miles
Posted on · The fire was in a metal building that was the location of John's Wheel Repair & Tires.
schools
Alvin Junior High student arrested after allegedly stabbing faculty member
Posted on · The district said the Alvin ISD Police Department is actively investigating the incident and appropriate charges will be filed.
Harris County
Klein Forest High School student arrested after campus bomb threat
Posted on · Law enforcement searched the building with students and staff and no explosives were found.
Houston
Heights High School active shooter call was unfounded, Houston police say
Posted on · "Whoever made this call, understand all of our agencies, including the FBI, we're going to trace it down and hold them accountable," said HPD Chief Troy Finner.
Theatre & Film
1980s pop goddess Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73
Posted on · English-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73. She was one of the the biggest pop stars in the 1970's and early 1980's.
News
Woman shot by Dallas Police after opening fire at Dallas Love Field
Posted on · The shooting occurred at about 11 a.m. after the alleged shooter exited a bathroom shortly after being dropped off at the airport.
Criminal Justice
A man shot and killed his supervisor near Greenway Plaza, Houston police say
Posted on · The shooting happened at a business located at 3800 Cummins St., police said. A suspected shooter has been taken into custody.
Breaking News
Houston Health Department vendor under FBI investigation, city says
Posted on · The FBI confirmed agents were present at the department's 8000 N. Stadium Drive building as of noon Wednesday.
Immigration
New Facilities For Migrant Children Slated For Texas
Posted on · State authorities are mulling over applications for two new shelters that would hold unaccompanied migrant children. Confirmation of the new shelters comes as Southwest Key closes down two of its facilities.
News
British Police Arrest 8 In Investigation Into London Attack That Left 4 Dead
Posted on · Police believe the attacker who killed three people before being shot to death acted alone and was "inspired by international terrorism."
News
HCSO: Recently Terminated Employee Fatally Shoots Self, Co-Worker At Katy Business
Posted on · The shooting happened at the Knight Transportation office in Katy, about 20 miles west of Houston.
News
Federal judge halts key part of Texas abortion law
Posted on · A federal judge has thrown out new abortion restrictions that would have banned the procedure at most Texas facilities where women can legally end a pregnancy.
Politics
President Obama To Speak At 11:50 AM
Posted on · President Obama will deliver a statement
News
HPD Officer Shot While Responding To Call
Posted on · A Houston police officer has been taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital this afternoon after being shot in an incident in North Houston.