Hunters found dead in southern Colorado were struck by lightning: Coroner
Two hunters who were found dead in southern Colorado last week were killed by a lightning strike, the coroner confirmed Monday.
Houston Bayou Body Mystery Stirs Serial Killer Rumors Despite Expert Skepticism
Five bodies were found in Houston bayous in one week, including 20-year-old University of Houston student Jade McKissick in Brays Bayou. Experts say there is no evidence of a serial killer. Dr. Krista Gehring, a criminal justice professor at the University of Houston-Downtown, said, "The short answer is no." Former...
Renowned Historian And BlackPast.org Founder Dr. Quintard Taylor Dies At 77
Dr. Quintard Taylor, the esteemed historian, educator, and founder of BlackPast.org, died peacefully on Sept. 21 in Houston, Texas. He was 77. Dr. Taylor launched BlackPast in 2007 with a vision to make African American and global African history freely accessible to the public. Under his leadership, the nonprofit...
Conroe manhunt ends as authorities arrest 2 men who escaped ICE custody on Monday
CONROE, Texas - Authorities apprehended two men who escaped the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Conroe. Authorities were searching for Juan Carmen Padron Mendez, 29, and Juan Carlos Padron Barron, 23 — both illegal immigrants from Mexico — who escaped ICE custody on Sept. 22 in Conroe, Texas.
‘Uvalde Strong’ Act revamps Texas first responder training
LITTLE CYPRESS, Texas — A new Texas law is changing the way first responders prepare for active shooter situations, requiring agencies to train and work together. The “Uvalde Strong” School Safety Act was passed three years after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. The law...
Experts push back on online speculation after string of bodies discovered in Houston bayous
HOUSTON — Students at the University of Houston gathered Monday night to honor one of their own. A vigil was held for 20-year-old Jade McKissick, a college junior whose body was recovered from Brays Bayou last week. McKissick had been missing since September 11. Police said there were no...
Man found shot to death in west Houston sidewalk, police investigating
HOUSTON – Authorities are piecing together what led up to a man’s death after he was found shot to death Sunday night on the west side of Houston, near the Galleria. It’s unclear how the man was killed, and the only suspect information Lt. Horelica noted was a younger man wearing all black and driving a black car.
Man Wanted for Assaulting Woman in Cypress
CYPRESS, Texas — Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are asking for the public’s help The post Man Wanted for Assaulting Woman in Cypress first appeared on Texas Herald News - Texas News, covers news and events in Houston, Austin, West Texas .
The Massive Secondhand Shop In Texas Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For...
In the heart of Houston stands a lime-green building that’s become something of a legend among bargain hunters and vintage enthusiasts alike. St. Christopher’s Resale Shop isn’t your average thrift store – it’s a sprawling wonderland where $41 can transform into a cart overflowing with treasures that would cost...
Texas officer dies after being struck by vehicle during traffic escort
ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas — A Houston police officer was hit and killed Wednesday afternoon while performing a traffic escort in East Texas, according to the Houston Police Department. The crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. in Anderson County when Senior Police Officer Alex Roberts, riding his motorcycle as part of...

















