Gym jealousy: Woman accused of hurling 25-pound weight at perceived love rival
Aralyn Martinez was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Man shot and killed after fight breaks out inside sports bar on Houston’s south...
HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at a sports bar on the city’s south side Monday. The shooting happened at Big K’s Sports Bar & Lounge located in the 12800 block of Cullen Blvd. Lt. Larry Crowson with HPD says there were two men...
Texas Radon Alert Today: Houston Homes Face “Invisible Killer” Risk
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Houston, TX – As cooler winter weather moves across Texas and homes remain closed up more often, health officials are warning residents—especially those in Houston and surrounding communities—about a...
Man charged with killing Amazon worker he mistook for daughter’s boyfriend
HOUSTON (WKRC) - A man has been charged with murder after police say he fatally shot a stranger he mistakenly believed was his daughter’s boyfriend on Christmas morning. Jonathan Ross Mata, 39, is accused in the death of 25-year-old Desmond Butler, who was shot shortly after 1 a.m. Dec. 25 after driving into a gas...
Houston taco restaurant employee charged after accidentally shooting himself in groin at work
HOUSTON – A 19-year-old Houston-area Taco Cabana employee has been charged with unlawfully carrying a firearm and tampering with evidence after he allegedly shot himself on accident. Houston police got called to the Taco Cabana at 700 North Loop West on Jan. 14 for a shooting in progress. When...
Ramen joint that served super hot broth will shutter after only 18 months
A Heights-adjacent ramen shop will soon serve its final bowl of soup. Kazzan Ramen & Bar will close this Saturday, January 24. Located at 191 Heights Blvd., Kazzan was only the second American location of a restaurant that’s based in Osaka, Japan. Named for the Japanese word for “volcano,” Kazzan distinguished itself...
Woman shot outside her northeast Houston home after alleged online dispute
HOUSTON - A woman is in the hospital after being shot by people she was allegedly fighting with online, according to Houston police. Officers were called to Hartwick Road near Maple Leaf Street about a shooting around 11 p.m. on Sunday. Lieutenant Willkens learned a 30-year-old woman had a dispute...
Deputies arrest two for copper theft and narcotics possession
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — Deputies from the Montgomery County Constable Precinct 4 Office have arrested Brian Hawk and Kenneth Burns in connection with the theft of copper wire and possession of narcotics. The arrests followed a surveillance operation after the suspects allegedly fled the Kingwood area toward...
Constables arrest woman for unlawful weapon possession
HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies from Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a woman during a traffic stop on January 14, 2026, in the 16400 block of Imperial Valley Drive. The driver, identified as Barbara Sanchez, was found with a loaded firearm and suspected narcotics. Sanchez was charged with unlawful...
A Popular Donut Brand Has Opened a New Houston Store on S Shepherd Drive
Texas-based Shipley Do-Nuts has opened a new Houston location at 1901 S. Shepherd Drive, expanding the brand’s presence in the city’s Inner Loop. The shop will host its grand opening on Saturday, January 24. Shipley Donuts to Celebrate Opening of New Store. Owned by a local franchisee, Mike...

















