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Felony charge filed after retired teacher unknowingly signed away long-time home


March 19, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A self-professed real estate investor is now facing criminal charges stemming from a contentious real estate deal that resulted in a retired Houston school teacher losing her cherished long-time residence. Malcolm Pryor stands accused of a second-degree felony for allegedly filing a false statement to obtain credit ranging from $150,000 to $300,000. The saga began to …

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Houston woman sentenced after illegally selling spider monkey and toucans on Craigslist


March 19, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston woman has received a sentence for unlawfully selling wild animals, including a monkey and exotic birds, as stated by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Savannah Nicole Valdez, aged 21, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty. Previously, Valdez had been sentenced to …

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Dying mom’s wedding ring vanished at hospital, family says: ‘I want to believe it’s just misplaced’


March 19, 2024

ANGLETON, Texas (KTRK) — A daughter is heartbroken after her mother’s wedding ring went missing or was possibly stolen at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, a place where they had trusted her safety. Michelle Josey, 49, tragically passed away on Jan. 28 after her husband called 911 when she stopped breathing. Despite the family’s efforts to understand …

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Jalen Green’s monster 3-0 week for Houston earns him NBA award as Rockets fight for play-in tourney


March 19, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Rockets were on a winning streak, securing victories in four out of five games until Alperen Sengun suffered an injury on March 10. Many assumed that with Sengun sidelined, the Rockets’ hopes of making it to the play-in tournament and potentially the NBA playoffs were dashed. However, Jalen Green sees things differently, as evidenced …

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Person killed after suspect randomly opens fire in SW Houston, according to HPD


March 18, 2024

In Houston, Texas, authorities are on the lookout for a suspect captured on surveillance footage allegedly opening fire and injuring someone in southwest Houston. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Pradera Townhomes, specifically at the intersection of Club Creek and Woodfair Drive in the 9800 block. According to Lt. Wilkins of the Houston Police Department, the incident took …

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HISD superintendent to address principal evaluations after putting 117 on notice to lose their jobs


March 18, 2024

In Houston, Texas, as thousands of students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) return to class after spring break, there is uncertainty surrounding the fate of some of the district’s principals. HISD Superintendent Mike Miles has scheduled a press conference for Monday at 10 a.m. to provide an update on the principals’ performance scores. Following a previous report indicating …

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Toddler killed after being hit by rideshare driver in N. Harris County: HCSO


March 18, 2024

In Harris County, Texas, a tragic incident occurred on Sunday resulting in the death of a baby girl who was struck by a rideshare driver. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident took place in the 15500 block of Waverly Drive while the driver was dropping off a family with a toddler. According to deputies, the driver accidentally …

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Beloved bullfighter and clown Leon Coffee announces retirement from Houston Rodeo


March 18, 2024

In Houston, Texas, the time has come for a legendary figure to bid farewell to the RodeoHouston arena. Leon Coffee, the beloved rodeo clown and barrel man, has officially announced his retirement. Coffee, a revered member of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, will be hanging up his face paint and iconic barrel at the conclusion of the Houston Livestock Show …

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