What is Memorial Day and how has it evolved from its Civil War origins?
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that’s supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel and discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers. Iraq War veteran Edmundo Eugenio Martinez Jr. said...
Fort Bend deputies investigating deadly train crash with dump truck
RICHMOND, Texas – Authorities are looking into what led up to a deadly crash involving a train and a truck in Fort Bend County. Officials with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said they were called to the scene on FM 2759 and FM 762 in Richmond, Texas, around 6:45 a.m.
Katy Locals Are Hitting The Road To Heal—But What’s Pulling Them Away From Home?
Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-van-travelling-on-a-road-at-the-countryside-10415745/. If you live in Katy, you’ve probably heard about someone packing their bags and heading out of town for rehab. It might be a neighbor, a coworker’s son, or maybe even someone in your own family. People...
Man Wanted for Killing Father and Stepmother Arrested at Cypress Poker Club
UPDATE: The suspect was identified as 39-year-old Benjamin Frakes. The victim’s were his father, 72-year-old
Construction Begins on 375-Unit Apartment Community in Houston
Vista Residential Partners broke ground on a 375-unit apartment community in Fort Bend County, Texas. The project spans 18.2 acres along the Southwest Freeway’s I-69 corridor. This development represents the firm’s debut in the Texas market as it fulfills housing demand in the fast-growing Houston market. Highlights....
Houston humidity wanes Wednesday, but dry air won’t last. Here’s when steamy days return
A cold front that passed through Tuesday is providing Houston with slightly less muggy weather Wednesday, but the relief from humidity will be brief.
Police Need Your Help in Finding the Most Wanted Fugitive in Texas
Texas is a huge state and with that comes a lot of criminals. Many of those criminals are fugitives and on the run. This man is one of the most wanted fugitives in the state. With your help, law enforcement could put him behind bars, and you could earn a hefty reward.
The Class of 2025 is the largest graduating high school class in U.S. history
The Class of 2025 will mark the largest graduating group of high school seniors, according to a new report by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
Man found shot to death at west Houston motel
HOUSTON — A man was found shot to death at a west Houston motel Tuesday. Police say another man later turned himself in. The man's body was found at the motel along the Katy Freeway just east of Highway 6. According to a post by the Houston Police Department, the suspect took off on foot, but later turned himself in...
Houston Braces for Sweltering Weather with Slight Chance of Relief in Sight
As Houston enters another week of high temperatures, residents are advised to prepare for continued heat. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. today. The temperature is forecast to reach approximately 96 degrees, with heat index values up to...