Houston
Another Lawsuit Accuses Deshaun Watson Of Sexual Assault, As 21 Women Are Identified
Posted on · A total of 22 women have now accused Watson of sexual assault in separate lawsuits. One accuser is still in unidentified.
Houston
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.
Criminal Justice
Houston Man Who Says He Was Beaten By Officer While Handcuffed Sues The City
Posted on · Aundre Howard says he was beaten and publicly humiliated by Houston police officers.
Criminal Justice
George Floyd’s Brother Testifies In Derek Chauvin Trial
Posted on · Philonise Floyd said people would go to church just because his brother was there: "He just was like a person everybody loved around the community. He just knew how to make people feel better."
Transportation
Houston Traffic Campaign Looks To Promote Safety After Freeway Breakdowns
Posted on · Safety experts say exiting your vehicle on or near the freeway could make a dangerous situation even worse.
Houston
Names Of 14 Deshaun Watson Accusers Will Be Made Public After Friday Court Hearings
Posted on · The women's attorney, Tony Buzbee, has argued that anonymity is necessary for their safety.
Houston
Deshaun Watson’s Lawyer Asks Court To Release Anonymous Accusers’ Names
Posted on · Two of the women have already publicly identified themselves.
Criminal Justice
More People Are Violating Felony Bonds In Houston. No One Can Agree On A Solution
Posted on · County officials, researchers and victim advocates are concerned with an increase in violent crimes committed by defendants out on bond.
Business
Nike Suspends Sponsorship Of Deshaun Watson Amid Allegations
Posted on · Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, has called the allegations “meritless” and questioned the claims against Watson, alleging they were made following a failed attempt to blackmail his client.
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.
Politics
Group Petitions To Give Houston Council Members More Control At City Hall
Posted on · If the proposal makes it to the ballot, city council representatives could have the chance to put items up for consideration on the agenda.
Criminal Justice
Troy Finner Sworn In As New Houston Police Chief, As Art Acevedo Heads To Miami
Posted on · Former HPD Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner will officially take over the department, Earlier in the day, Art Acevedo was sworn in as Miami police chief.
Sports
Houston Stumbles As Defense, Rebounding Falter In Final Four
Posted on · Houston had reached the program's first Final Four in nearly four decades through tough defense and relentless rebounding. But the Cougars struggled with both areas in Saturday's 78-59 loss to Baylor in the national semifinals.
Sports
Final Four: UH Set To Take On Baylor Bears In Saturday Match-Up
Posted on · Coach Kelvin Sampson leads the Cougars to their first NCAA Final Four appearance in 37 years, and Sampson’s second time advancing to the Final Four since leading Oklahoma in 2001.
Criminal Justice
HPD Investigating Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson, Amid 22 Sexual Assault Allegations
Posted on · HPD revealed late Friday afternoon that someone filed a report against Watson earlier in the day. Details of the investigation were not immediately available.