Five puppies, four dogs, and three residents rescued from Spring house fire
Major house fire in Spring, Texas ends with all residents and several puppies safely rescued. Quick response by first responders praised.
Kathy Hubbard and Annise Parker: A Love Story, Lived Out Loud
Asking your significant other to pick up something from the grocery store might seem like a typical domestic task. But for Kathy Hubbard, it was more complicated. It’s not that she couldn’t trust her spouse to get everything on their list. “She will get stopped by so many people who want to talk to her,” Hubbard...
Houston City Controller warns of money being lost to overtime pay
According to Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, some city departments are expected to go over $50 million over budget for overtime pay.
Houston-area men convicted in Grand Parkway murder-for-hire scheme
HOUSTON — Two Houston-area men were convicted in federal court in a murder-for-hire plot that left a Katy man wounded during a shooting on the Grand Parkway, prosecutors said. A federal jury found Michael Seery, 43, of Katy, and Ricardo Obando Jr., 51, of Houston, guilty after about two...
13-year-old girl stabbed to death, 10-year-old boy detained: HPD
HOUSTON – An investigation is underway in northwest Houston after authorities say a 13-year-old girl was killed in a stabbing. Houston Police have a 10-year-old boy detained. Police said they received a report of a large fight and stabbing outside of an apartment in the 8000 block of Grow...
Spring man sentenced for embezzling over $1 million from employer
HOUSTON, Texas — A 34-year-old Spring resident has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling more than $1 million from his employer, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Donald Ray Owens Jr. pleaded guilty on May 9, 2025. U.S. District Judge George C. Hanks Jr. ordered Owens to...
Lone Star College Sets Record Spring Enrollment Amid National Shift Toward Community Colleges
Lone Star College System (LSCS) is starting 2026 on a historic note: the college announced 97,221 students enrolled for the spring semester, marking the highest spring enrollment in the institution’s history. This 6.4% year-over-year increase also came with a 79.7% fall-to-spring retention rate—demonstrating not just...
Two-vehicle crash leaves woman trapped, closes multiple lanes on 290: HCSO
Officials said they helped a woman trapped in her car after a two-vehicle crash on 290 near Mason Road.
What is an “Orphan Generator”? And why it could put Houston homes at risk...
HOUSTON – Houston homeowners rely on standby generators more than ever — especially after repeated storms, extreme heat, and unexpected power outages. But many people don’t realize their generator may be what experts call an “orphan generator.”. On a recent episode of Houston Life, we visited...
Conroe PD initiative targeting drivers using cell phones results in over 200 tickets issued
Following a two-week campaign, the Conroe Police Department issued dozens of tickets to distracted drivers, specifically those using their phones while driving.

















