Police have been arrested in connection with a carjacking that occurred in the Capitol Hill Safeway parking garage (415 14th St. SE) about Halloween. At around 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, two suspects approached the victim within the parking garage. One of the suspects pointed a weapon at the victim and demanded the … Read more
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state disaster response resources as East and Southeast Texas prepare for heavy rains and possible flash flooding this weekend. The preventative measures aim to ensure the safety of citizens and aid local officials in their flood response efforts. Emergency Resources Activated … Read more
Anthony Ray Boyce, 57, has been detained in connection with a savage attack on Earl Hollins, 80. It occurred on Friday afternoon in the 1400 block of West FM 1960 in north Harris County. According to court records, Boyce hit Hollins over a parking spot at the Food Town supermarket. From aggravated robbery to assault … Read more
A Pasadena city councilwoman was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Court records show that League City police officers detained Pasadena Councilwoman Bianca Valerio on November 30. The city’s website reports Valerio’s election as City Councilwoman for District B in 2021. She was reelected in 2023. There is currently limited information available … Read more
The family of Giovanni Mendoza, who tragically died in a crash while his Tesla was in “Autopilot” mode, is suing the electric carmaker and its CEO, Elon Musk, over misleading claims about the vehicle’s self-driving technology. Mendoza, 31, purchased the Tesla Model S in 2021, under the impression that the car could drive itself based … Read more
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, marked the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with a victory speech at the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. The speech, delivered against the backdrop of the mosque’s 1,300-year-old splendor, was steeped in symbolism and carefully calibrated messages for domestic and international audiences. Jolani, … Read more
Former President Donald Trump has announced his intention to end the longstanding practice of birthright citizenship in the United States if he regains the presidency in 2025. In a statement released on Saturday, Trump declared that he would sign an executive order on his first day in office to revoke automatic citizenship for children born … Read more
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs face serious allegations in an amended civil lawsuit accusing them of raping a 13-year-old girl at an after-party following the 2000 Video Music Awards. Filed Sunday by Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, the suit claims another celebrity was present and “stood by and watched” the alleged assault but did … Read more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new requirements for Green Card applicants, making it mandatory to submit medical examination and immunization records alongside Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Previously, applicants could file Form I-485 without these medical reports and provide them later upon request. However, under the … Read more
As I write this, the reality of a horrific crime that has profoundly affected our community weighs heavily on my heart. Fernando Martinez-Rivera and Roberto Acosta-Lemuz, two undocumented Honduran immigrants, committed the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. These males enticed a little girl into their rented Abilene home on Anson Avenue, where they conducted … Read more