95-year-old man recalls moments before his friend was hit by truck: ‘He never made...
An annual event honoring the neighborhood's oldest member turned into a horrific scene.
Bizarre towing incident causes chaos on Houston freeway
A dangerous towing attempt on the North Loop left fellow drivers dodging disaster and stunned by what they were witnessing.
1 killed in wreck on I-10 East westbound at Beltway 8
HOUSTON — A deadly wreck shut down a portion of the East Freeway shut down well into the evening commute. The freeway reopened at about 6 p.m. The wreck happened on I-10 westbound at Beltway 8. Drivers heading eastbound were forced off at Dell Dale. According to Sheriff Gonzalez,...
Family-owned Texas buffet boasting over 70 items daily opens newest location in Houston
Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet, a Texas favorite renowned for its fresh and flavorful Mediterranean dishes, has officially opened its newest location at 9766 Katy Freeway, Suite 200, in Houston, TX. This marks the restaurant’s 23rd site across the state, the family-owned company announced.
Public’s Assistance needed to locate the next of Kin
We are requesting the public’s assistance in locating next of kin for the following deceased individuals. We would appreciate your publishing a brief notice in the next few days in the hopes that family or friends may see the information and contact this office. Sincerely,. Michelle R. Sanford, Ph.D.,...
Man charged with murder for shooting at east Houston motel
A man has been charged with murder following a shooting at a motel on Houston’s eastside over the weekend. The shooting happened at 11999 East Freeway around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11. Douglas Tyrone Hicks, 63, is charged with murder. The identity of the deceased male, 29, has...
New 24-hour brunch spot opens in Houston, makes name for itself
HOUSTON – A new Black-owned restaurant is creating a buzz around the Houston area following its grand opening on Sunday. Day&Night Cafe, located at 5101 Almeda Rd., opened on Mother’s Day and received strong support from the community. The place was reportedly so packed with guests that the...
Man went to take out mom for Mother’s Day but was killed by stepbrother,...
"What should’ve been a pleasant evening between mother and son, instead turned deadly," the sheriff said, adding the victim and suspect's "mom lost two sons on Mother's Day." The post ‘Lost 2 sons’: Man went to take out mom for Mother’s Day but was killed by stepbrother, sheriff says first appeared on Law & Crime .
Former Houston VA nurse indicted, accused of lying on VA records about checking on...
HOUSTON – A former nurse at the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center in Houston has been arrested following an indictment for creating false government records, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Christiana Ogbonnaya, 54, of Richmond, was indicted on May 7. The indictment alleges Ogbonnaya was on-duty as a...
‘What did I sign?’: A Houston man claims his illiterate stepfather — who doesn’t...
While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings. Isable Aguirre, a 72-year-old Houston resident, can’t read or write and speaks only Spanish. The senior also struggles with memory loss. His stepson thinks these factors made Aguirre the perfect target for unscrupulous...