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Full Show: Immigrant Numbers, And Potential Changes To Marijuana Law (Nov. 28, 2018)

Posted on November 28, 2018 · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn why a search warrant was executed at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Plus, we examine why the number of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally is at its lowest level since 2004. Then, our experts break down the latest political news. We discuss the potential for changes in the state's marijuana laws. And we hear the story of a Texas woman who coached a high school football team during World War II.

News

Multi Agency Operation Nets Arrest Of 164 Parolees In Harris And Surrounding Counties

Posted on November 27, 2018 · HPD Chief Art Acevedo says it’s a first step based on regional cooperation.

News

Conroe Priest Accused of Child Molestation Has First Court Appearance in Montgomery County

Posted on October 9, 2018 · Manuel LaRosa-Lopez is currently free on bond and his next court appearance is scheduled for January 10, 2019

News

Third Accuser of Former Conroe Priest under Investigation for Child Abuse Comes Forward

Posted on October 4, 2018 · The victim says he was subjected to several acts of inappropriate behavior by Manuel LaRosa-Lopez when he was an altar boy in the mid-1990s at a church in Houston

Local

Magnolia Resident Surrenders More than 100 Birds to Houston SPCA

Posted on October 2, 2018 · The birds were living in deplorable conditions inside filthy cages and with debris piled up

News

State Representative Ron Reynolds Turns Himself in to Serve Year-Long Jail Sentence

Posted on September 7, 2018 · The Missouri City Democrat was convicted of multiple misdemeanors for illegally soliciting clients for his personal injury law practice.

Local

Officials Confirm Second Case of West Nile Virus in Montgomery County

Posted on August 14, 2018 · The person who has contracted the virus is a male in his 60s and is currently being treated at a hospital

News

Montgomery County Residents Push Back Against Lowering of Lake Conroe

Posted on August 1, 2018 · The San Jacinto River Authority and the City of Houston are temporarily reducing the level of water in Lake Conroe, as part of a project to reduce flood risks on the river.

News

Two Men Charged After Conroe Girl Fatally Shot During Selfies Playing with Gun

Posted on July 26, 2018 · Police believe the juvenile and a man were taking selfies and playing with the handgun when it discharged

Health & Science

Montgomery County Officials Confirm First Case Of West Nile Virus In 2018

Posted on July 17, 2018 · The patient is a man who moved from Harris County at the beginning of July

News

Houston Woman Sentenced For Trying To Sell Daughter For Sex

Posted on July 13, 2018 · She was arrested Feb. 22. Her daughter is the custody of state Child Protective Services.

News

West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitos Found In Montgomery County

Posted on June 11, 2018 · he Montgomery County Mosquito Abatement team detected its first West Nile virus positive mosquito of the season

News

The Woodlands’ Residents To Weigh Pros And Cons Of Becoming A City

Posted on May 29, 2018 · Incorporation would protect the wealthy master-planned community from annexation by Houston or Conroe. But it could also drive up residents’ property tax bills.

News

Reports: Houston Police Officer Suspended After DWI Arrest

Posted on May 14, 2018 · On Saturday night, Officer William Lacy, 46, was reportedly stopped by a DPS trooper on State Loop 494 in Montgomery County

Transportation

Montgomery County Approves Bonds For Toll Road Project But Not Without Controversy

Posted on April 10, 2018 · One commissioner wants to put the issue before voters in a referendum.