Houston man charged in SE Austin jugging case after GPS places him at scene...
AUSTIN, Texas — A Houston man has been charged in connection with a “jugging” incident in southeast Austin after investigators say GPS data placed him at the scene where $2,000 in cash was stolen from a driver. According to an affidavit filed by an investigator with the...
SWAT standoff in East Houston ends after barricaded suspect taken into custody
A SWAT standoff ended peacefully after a man barricaded himself inside a home during a domestic disturbance on Fleming Drive in East Houston. Houston police say officers were called to the home around 10 a.m. after the man reportedly made threats to his family. When he refused to leave the residence, a SWAT team was...
Arrest Made in I-10 Hit-and-Run That Killed Beloved Local DJ
A man has been arrested, accused of fleeing the scene of a crash that killed Jeremy J. Thomas, known across Acadiana as DJ Sausage.
Rainbow crosswalk removal set for Monday in Montrose
HOUSTON - Over the last week there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the rainbow crosswalk in Montrose at the intersection of Taft and Westheimer. Just a few hours ago, community members came out to see this construction equipment that they say was not there during the protest earlier.
Parents outraged after major company sets up ‘unconscionable’ property next to children’s schools: ‘This...
"Our children deserve safe places to learn and play." Parents outraged after major company sets up 'unconscionable' property next to children's schools: 'This is not safe' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Spring road closed following large fire near North Freeway
SPRING, Texas - First responders have closed off a Spring roadway following a large fire near the North Freeway on Sunday. According to the Precinct 4 Constable's Office, the fire was at a tire shop near the North Freeway and Spring Cypress Road. Spring fire crews are on scene to...
Early voting begins Monday with key congressional and city council races on the ballot
Texas voters head to the polls Monday as early voting begins for congressional, city council, and school board seats.
In spirited protest, locals rally around Montrose’s pride crosswalks as their removal looms
Led by local drag star Queen Persephone, protesters marched along the sidewalks and crossed the rainbow colored pavement Sunday.
These Five Items Are ALWAYS Illegal To Throw Away in Texas
In Texas, tossing that old battery in the trash isn’t just a bad idea—it could land you in hot water. Let’s break it down.
Turkey Leg Hut’s $6.5M Bankruptcy Case Closed Without Paying a Dime
Nearly two years after filing for bankruptcy, Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut case has officially closed—with no payments made toward the millions of dollars in debt owed. According to court records filed last week, and obtained by The Houston Chronicle , the trustee overseeing the case requested discharge from all further...
