Police: Man Shot To Death While Attempting To Force Entry Into North Houston Senior...
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed Thursday morning while attempting to break into an apartment at a senior living community in north Houston, police say. This happened just after 4 a.m. at The Catania Senior Living Apartment Complex on Airline Drive, north of the North...
The Houston Zoo says goobye to a beloved animal born at the zoo
HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of Zamir, a zebu who spent his entire life at the zoo after being born there more than two decades ago. Zamir lived all 21 years of his life at the Houston Zoo, where he was cared for by animal care and veterinary teams in the John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo. As he aged,...
Family-owned Mexican cafe holds grand opening in the Houston Heights
The restaurant held a grand opening Feb. 6. (Courtesy Alturas Mexican Cafe) Alturas Mexican Cafe serves authentic, flavorful meals that reflect Mexican traditions and heritage. On the menu. Founded by the Navarro family, the cafe is dedicated to preserving recipes passed down through generations, according to the...
Aldine ISD teacher arrested after reportedly fighting student, putting her in headlock
TEXAS – An Aldine Independent School District teacher has been arrested and charged after court documents allege she was involved in a physical altercation with a student. According to court records, Jacenta Keish Green, 43, was charged with injury to a child following an incident at Carver High School on Jan. 14....
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Closes Katy Theater, Last One in Greater Houston Area
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is shuttering its location in La Centerra in Katy — the only one in the Greater Houston area. While no public statement has been published by the company, our call to the theater verified the closing. Additionally, as reader Dale Prasek discovered and we confirmed, no tickets are available to...
Houston surgeon charged federally for falsifying records
Houston transplant surgeon indicted for falsifying patient records, leaving patients ineligible for life-saving organ transplants.
Memorial Hermann Dangles Desk-Job Buyouts As Coverage Jitters Rattle Houston
One of Greater Houston’s biggest employers is offering some staffers a cash‑out. Memorial Hermann Health System has rolled out a voluntary buyout program for non‑clinical workers, telling employees it is part of a long‑term financial tune‑up as hospitals feel mounting economic strain, as reported by Houston Chronicle.
Search continues for suspect in fatal southeast Houston hit-and-run on Christmas Eve
HOUSTON – The search continues for the person responsible for the death of 43-year-old Erick Neftali Buruca, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in southeast Houston on Christmas Eve. Crime Stoppers of Houston announced on Saturday a $5,000 reward for information leading to the charging or arrest of...
After KPRC 2 reporting, workers who cleaned up acid spill receive pay
MISSOURI CITY, Texas – After KPRC 2’s reporting, workers who were hired to clean up the sulfuric acid spill in Channelview from December said they received some payments on Friday. KPRC 2 News first brought you this story earlier this week. More than a dozen workers hired by...
Saturday on KFDM: Acne medication claim by Southeast Texas shooter explored on ’48 Hours’
FRIENDSWOOD, — A tragic shooting involving a group of teenagers is the focus of a new episode of CBS News’ 48 Hours, airing Saturday at 9 p.m. on KFDM. The episode, titled “The Rx Defense,” examines the December 2023 shooting in Friendswood, where Connor Hilton, then 17 years old, shot two of his friends inside a...
