Houston woman buys wild-caught salmon at H-E-B. Then shows what made her lose her appetite: ‘I’m done with seafood’ That's not the catch she expected. We Got This Covered · Aug 2
Houston man at gun range takes a selfie. His next senseless act has the Range Safety Officer jumping in to allegedly ‘kick them out immediately’ “The two appeared to be telegraphing their noob status." We Got This Covered · Aug 2
Houston mothers’ bid for temporary hold on Ten Commandments posters in Texas classrooms denied The parents' suit tried to leverage Texas law — versus federal First Amendment arguments — in the latest legal case involving the classroom posters. An injunction hearing is set for Aug. 17. The Texas Tribune · Jul 31
Houston Restaurateur Funnelled $1.4m to Mother Before Killing Family and Himself Over 'Public Shame,' Lawsuit Claims A Houston restaurateur allegedly committed a murder-suicide involving his family to avoid public shame from financial fraud, transferring £1.1 million to his mother before the tragic event. International Business Times UK · Jul 30
Jordanian athlete missing status update: Rice University reveals where 24-year-old soccer player with cerebral palsy was found after his mysterious disappearance Jordanian athlete missing update: The search for the Jordanian athlete missing from Rice University has ended after the 24-year-old soccer player with cerebral palsy was found safe in Illinois. Officials say he traveled there on his own, though the reason for his sudden departure remains under investigation and is yet… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Dream Con brought Black nerd culture to Texas, but to keep it, founders say support is needed Dream Con, one of the country’s largest Black-owned pop culture conventions, is at risk of looking elsewhere to find financial support and resources. The Texas Tribune · Jul 30
Party of 20 allegedly enters Houston’s Crazy Cajun with one mission – get a free meal, even if it means telling the staff they would ‘get shot’ Nothing says "bad service" like taking $500 in leftovers to go. We Got This Covered · Jul 29
Witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston is released from immigration detention A witness to a fatal shooting of a Houston man by a federal immigration agent has been released from a detention facility The Independent UK · Jul 29
Houston woman orders extra food on first date. He refuses to pay, then she tells him why she needs it: ‘Cancel the whole date’ "I can't believe you just embarrassed me in front of everybody." We Got This Covered · Jul 29
Houston man kept 67 plants in his home and thought nothing of it. Then he ended up in the hospital needing a heart transplant "Me getting ready for my Netflix documentary." We Got This Covered · Jul 29
In Congress, Christian Menefee Says He’s Fighting for ‘the Least, the Last, and the Lost’ The latest politician to represent H-Town’s historic 18th Congressional District talks about his recent primary against Al Green, ICE, voting rights, and the U.S. Senate race. Texas Observer · Jul 29
Husband of murdered Scottish mother was charged with assault weeks before she died THE husband of a woman who was murdered in Renfrewshire had been charged with assaulting her weeks before her death ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
Husband of woman found murdered in Renfrewshire had been charged with assault Police are investigating the deaths of Stacy Mair and Jim Mair at a cottage in Houston. Evening Standard · Jul 29
Texas released 3 million captive-bred eggs to save this endangered amphibian. It may be working A male Houston toad was sighted in Bastrop County, Texas, after a 50-year absence. This sighting follows the release of millions of captive-bred toad eggs this year. Conservationists have worked for over two decades to restore habitats and rebuild wild populations. The Houston toad requires specific sandy soils and temporary… The Economic Times · Jul 28
International Business Times UK · Jul 28 'It Seems Fishy': Self-Proclaimed Apostle Accused of Staging 'Demonic' Exorcisms With LA Actors Kathryn Krick's viral deliverance services at a Houston bookstore have sparked debate over the authenticity of her ministry, with critics questioning her methods and supporters praising her spiritual impact.
Texas Observer · Jul 28 Houston Is Testing Whether Trump’s ICE Is Above Texas Law After the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, local authorities have struggled to stake their claim on an investigation into a killing within the most populous Texas city’s limits.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Tesla manager says self-driving vehicle team was so overworked that cars were ‘rolling hazards on public streets,’ lawsuit reveals Exclusive: ‘I was really trying to let them know how serious this was,’ fired Tesla manager Javier Medrano told The Independent. ‘‘But there was no sense of urgency’
We Got This Covered · Jul 28 Man finds a 20-ounce Korean Ribeye at Yard House for $45. He can’t believe he’s been overpaying at Houston’s: ‘it was not a fluke’ He went back multiple times.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Judge orders immigration officials to release key witness in Texas ICE shooting A federal judge has ordered U.S. immigration authorities to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston
The Texas Tribune · Jul 27 Witness to Houston ICE shooting released from immigration detention A federal judge on Monday ordered that Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego be released within 48 hours. He was one of three passengers in the van Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was driving when he was fatally shot by ICE.
Medical Daily · Jul 27 Defendant Allegedly Kept Billing Medicare While Free On Bond Before Fleeing, Justice Department Says In New Announcement DOJ says a man indicted in a $547M Medicare genetic testing scheme kept billing through Houston labs while on bond. What it means for beneficiaries.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 24 Substance found in van after Houston ICE shooting wasn’t drugs, DA and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia say The FBI suggested plastic bags in the van contained methamphetamine. The agency hasn’t released official test results.
The Independent UK · Jul 24 Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing Two sons of a man shot by immigration officers in Houston have told members of Congress about the horror and confusion of learning their father had been killed
The Texas Tribune · Jul 24 After the Houston ICE shooting, Sylvia Garcia demanded answers. Alex Mealer urges patience. Mealer, the GOP nominee in Texas’ 9th Congressional District, would represent Houston’s Magnolia Park, where an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, under the GOP’s new redistricting map.
The Independent UK · Jul 24 ‘Bucket filled with organs’ found in Houston funeral home during police raid Investigation was launched into A Community Funeral Home in Texas - its director has now been charged