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Following the appointment of an independent panel to review the Houston Police Department’s handling of over 261,000 cases suspended due to staffing shortages, Chief Troy Finner is facing calls to recuse himself from the investigation. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) sent a letter to Finner and Mayor John Whitmire, urging Finner’s removal from any involvement in the investigation due …

Concerns are escalating over the composition of the panel tasked with investigating the Houston Police Department’s decision not to investigate over 260,000 cases, as announced by HPD Chief Troy Finner last month due to staffing shortages. Mayor John Whitmire initiated calls for an independent review after this revelation, but doubts have been raised about the panel’s independence and representation. Attorney …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK) — Superintendent Mike Miles of Houston Independent School District (HISD) unveiled the budget details for the upcoming academic year on Tuesday. For the 2024-2025 school year, certain schools will receive increased funding and additional programs, while campuses experiencing declining enrollment will see reduced allocations. HISD is grappling with financial challenges, which are expected to persist into …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston man, Carl Tates, aged 63, has been indicted by a grand jury in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, in connection with the 2019 murder of a Houston woman, Demetris Lincoln, aged 44. Tates faces charges of second-degree murder related to the death of Lincoln. Both Tates and Lincoln hailed from Houston, as stated in …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Rockets experienced a setback when rising star Alperen Sengun suffered an injury on March 10, halting their momentum after winning four out of five games. However, despite this setback, the Rockets’ aspirations of competing in the play-in tournament and potentially making the NBA playoffs remained alive, according to Jalen Green’s perspective. Green, named …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are on the lookout for the individual responsible for shooting a 26-year-old driver multiple times in southwest Houston, near Fort Bend County, on Monday. The Houston Police Department (HPD) believes the shooting occurred on the Sam Houston Tollway and West Hillcroft around 12 p.m. The victim managed to drive over a mile to the …

In Harris County, Texas (KTRK) — The tragic passing of a beloved high school football player from the Houston area has garnered attention from the NFL, with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reportedly stepping in to assist with funeral expenses, as confirmed by the victim’s grandfather. Jarvon Coles, the 18-year-old who tragically lost his life, was laid to rest on …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK) — To secure a strong showing in the Big Dance, the injury-plagued Houston Cougars, seeded No. 1 in the South Region of March Madness, are likely to rely heavily on their playmaking point guard Jamal Shead, who earned a spot on the Associated Press’ All-America First Team announced on Tuesday. The four-year senior standout has brought …

Houston, Texas (KTRK) — The trio of suspects in the bank robbery case, nicknamed the “little rascals,” has been apprehended, as confirmed by FBI Houston. The three individuals gained notoriety after law enforcement officials posted on social media seeking information about them for their alleged involvement in robbing a Wells Fargo bank situated on the North Freeway and West Road …

Authorities in Houston are actively seeking the arrest of a 24-year-old man accused of shooting four individuals outside a crowded bar on Washington Avenue earlier this month. According to charging documents obtained by , the incident occurred just after midnight on March 3 outside Lincoln Bar. The documents state that Luis Rios and a companion had recently been ejected from …