Child Predator Apprehended After Turning Himself In
The Houston Police Department and Child Protective Services informed Constable Ryan Gable’s Safe Harbor Detectives on Friday, March 21, 2025, about Steven Ray Hawkins, a 61-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a child under the age of ten in South Montgomery County, Texas. Montgomery County Precinct 3 Detectives...
Recently Identified Remains of D-Day Warrior Returning to Houston After 81 Years
HOUSTON, Texas — The Department of Defense (DoD) announced the identification of a World War II soldier who was killed during the D-Day invasion on Omaha Beach, France. A landing craft carrying approximately 200 soldiers struck an underwater mine and was hit by artillery rounds, causing it to burst into flames.
Precinct 2 deputies cuffed a speeding 🤡 weaving through traffic on I-45 slowing his...
On SATURDAY July 26, 2025, deputies conducted a traffic stop at the 10600 block of Gulf Fwy. Two vehicles were observed traveling at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of the lanes placing other motorist at risk. Deputies initiated their emergency equipment, one of the vehicles proceeded...
Houston ISD is down to 19 open teaching positions ahead of 2025-26 school year,...
A spokesperson for the state's largest school district said on Friday HISD is down to about 50 open teaching positions.
Man finds brother shot to death outside Houston business, gunman at large
HOUSTON – Authorities are trying to piece together what led up to a deadly shooting late Tuesday night after they said a man found his brother left for dead. ALSO UNDER INVESTIGATION: Property owner shoots 2 alleged copper wire thieves in north Houston. It happened sometime before 12:45 a.m....
Ben Taub Hospital expansion set to include nearly 9-acre land seizure from Hermann Park
A major expansion of the Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center is set to include the seizure of nearly nine acres of land in Hermann Park, once envisioned as a healing garden for patients and visitors. A major expansion of the Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical...
Man caught in illegal act along road forced to clean up mess before being...
Law enforcement is cracking down. Man caught in illegal act along road forced to clean up mess before being detained: 'No excuse' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Lakewood Church founder Dolores ‘Dodie’ Osteen dies at 91
Pastor Joel Osteen announced that his mother, Dolores "Dodie" Osteen, one of the founders of Lakewood Church, has died at 91 years old.
Father who had ‘deep contempt’ for adopted 7-year-old son found dead in washer learns...
The adoptive father of a young Texas child has learned his fate for murdering the 7-year-old boy, authorities announced in a statement capped off with the words: "Justice served." The post Father who had 'deep contempt' for adopted 7-year-old son found dead in washer learns his fate first appeared on Law & Crime .
Bexar County Sheriff: Missing girl, 15, may be in Houston with boyfriend, his mother
Riccy Estefany Ventura Alvarado, 15, was last seen on July 24. Authorities believe she's with her boyfriend and his mother in the Houston area.
