Humble City Council tightens rules on imitation slot machine games
Fake slot machine games, called eight-liners, are now limited to specific Humble venues including bars, nightclubs, bingo halls and billiard halls. Pictured from left during Humble City Council's Feb. 12 meeting is council member Mike Marshall, City Manager Jason Stuebe and Mayor Norman Funderburk. (Emily...
Houston father claims he was shot in face by his son
A suspect is in custody after allegedly shooting his father while at his home near the Kingwood-area early Sunday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.
Remodeling detail played key role in stubborn Houston attic fire
HOUSTON — A stubborn attic fire that ignited just after 9 p.m. Monday burned inside a concealed void space of a Tall Oaks Street mansion, eventually causing the roof to collapse, according to Village Fire Department Chief Croft. Fire crews were dispatched minutes after 9 p.m. when the homeowners...
Baytown man dies in motorcycle crash hours after meeting newborn granddaughter
BAYTOWN, Texas - A Baytown family is mourning the loss of a beloved grandfather killed in a motorcycle crash just hours after meeting his newborn granddaughter. The family of Joseph Smith says he was deeply involved in the community and worked for Barbers Hill ISD. Tragic motorcycle crash. The backstory:
He was a 14-year-old accused in a North Texas triple homicide. More than four...
DALLAS — A 14-year-old accused of opening fire inside a Garland convenience store the day after Christmas— killing three teenagers, injuring a fourth — and then vanishing. Five years later, Abel Acosta is still on the run. Dec. 26, 2021: A deadly encounter. Garland police say the...
Son of HCSO sergeant shot as many as 9 times outside downtown Houston Chipotle,...
A man was shot as many as nine times on a busy downtown sidewalk Saturday afternoon following a verbal confrontation.
The Sandtrap Bringing Indoor Golf, Food and League Nights to Spring’s Riley Fuzzel Corridor
A growing stretch of Riley Fuzzel Road in Spring is about to gain a new place to tee off, without ever stepping outside. The Sandtrap, a new indoor golf simulator and restaurant venue, is planned for 4565 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, TX 77386, in Montgomery County. According to official project...
Portillo’s now serving Chicago street food in Humble
The fast-casual restaurant offers a menu of Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and char-grilled burgers. (Courtesy Portillo’s) Following a soft opening Feb. 11, Portillo's is now serving Chicago street food in Humble, according to a Feb. 9 post on the eatery's Facebook page. A grand opening celebration...
Houston woman injured in drive-by shooting
A Houston woman was injured in a drive-by shooting on Monday morning.
Texas Dog Forced To Remain Outdoors Greets A Stranger With Hope That His Life...
On a scorching afternoon in Texas, Desiree Reyes set out with her dogs, Knox and Coal, for their usual walk. As they passed a neighboring yard, something stopped her in her tracks. A dog she had never seen before stared straight at her, his eyes heavy with sadness, carrying a quiet plea for help. The Cocker Spaniel’s...
