The homeless Houstonians found in the bayous – and the lives they left behind
When she heard her friend, Anthony Curry, was among the bodies found in Houston's bayous, Kiki Aguero repeated his name, her voice modulating between a question and a plea. "Anthony Curry? Anthony? Anthony, man." She let out a heavy sigh. "But he's not known for trouble." Aguero and Curry had...
15 Legendary Texas Soul Food Spots Worth the Road Trip
Texas soul food carries generations of tradition, flavor, and community on every plate. From crispy fried catfish to tender oxtails and sweet potato pie, these restaurants keep Southern cooking alive with recipes passed down through families. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, these fifteen legendary...
Houston restaurant workers accused of beating man, disabled son who asked for help
Instead of helping a man and his disabled son who were having car trouble, police say three workers from a NW Houston seafood restaurant were seen in surveillance video beating them.
Local organizations prepare to help families affected by SNAP benefit pause while also combating...
HOUSTON – Concerns regarding SNAP benefits not being disbursed are becoming more frequent, according to Carl Johart, CEO of Alexander Jewish Family Services. Johart says he and his team have heard the concerns growing of late as a result of the government shutdown, “We are getting a lot of phone calls with questions...
Federal agents execute warrants in Pasadena; DHS leads operations
Federal agents and officers cleared the scene after law enforcement activity drew a crowd earlier today, Pasadena Police Department officials said. Officers were called to 144 West Houston Avenue in Pasadena to assist with crowd control after a gathering formed outside the residence. A department spokesperson said...
Court sentences Talib Smith to 25 years for carjacking, kidnapping, and dumping elderly woman...
HOUSTON, TX – Talib Smith has been sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for kidnapping, carjacking, and assaulting an elderly woman at her southwest Houston home in May 2023 before dumping her into a bayou. Court records show Smith grabbed the woman, tied her hands and ankles, shoved...
Lavish brunch party raises nearly $1M for Houston’s homeless animals
Brunch with a purpose? Count Houston PetSet in. The beloved nonprofit swapped its traditional evening gala for a sunshine-filled fête, and the crowd clearly approved. Held September 28 at chic social hub Le Tesserae, “Le Brunch” shimmered with mimosas, music, and energy, all to support Houston’s fight against animal...
AJ Armstrong’s team prepares for appeals hearing as DA’s Office vows to uphold conviction
HOUSTON – Nearly two years after his conviction, Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr.’s legal fight is far from over. The Houston man, found guilty of killing his parents, Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr. in 2016, is now preparing for an upcoming appeals hearing that could determine whether he gets a new trial or a chance at...
Houston Family Pleads for Help Finding Missing 17-Year-Old Thomas White
HOUSTON, TEXAS — A Houston family is desperately searching for 17-year-old Thomas White, who has been missing since October 18, 2025, after vanishing without a trace. Authorities say the teen was last seen somewhere in the Houston area, but no confirmed sightings have been reported since. His family describes the...
Texas parole board to determine if Elmer Wayne Henley should be released
HOUSTON - For the first time in a decade, Elmer Wayne Henley has been under consideration for parole. 13-year-old Stanton Dreymala is Henley's last known victim. He was riding his bike in his Pasadena neighborhood when Henley lured him to an unspeakable death. "He was 13 years old. He had...

















