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Houston’s medical community is reeling from the fallout of a shocking report by The New York Times, which implicates a prominent surgeon in alleged manipulation of Memorial Hermann’s liver transplant program. Dr. J. Steve Bynon Jr. has been identified by The Times as the surgeon under investigation following the disclosure of irregularities in the hospital system’s donor acceptance criteria. Memorial …

In a recent announcement, Johnson & Johnson unveiled its commitment to supporting over 100 community-based health organizations in historically marginalized areas throughout the United States, including Houston’s African American Male Wellness Agency. Data from the agency reveals that in 2019, HIV was five times more prevalent among Harris County’s Black population compared to its white population. Houston faces various health …

A 29-year-old mother, Lakesha Woods Williams, facing accusations of leaving her two young children home alone while she embarked on a cruise, has allegedly committed similar actions in the past, according to court records. Williams is charged with abandoning a child with the intent to return and is currently held on a $25,000 bond. Concerned neighbors prompted a welfare check …

A mother from west Houston, Lakesha Woods Williams, 29, has been arrested on charges of allegedly leaving her 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter home alone while she went on a cruise. She faces charges of abandoning a child with the intent to return. Neighbors at Williams’ luxury high-rise apartment building in the Memorial area alerted authorities after witnessing her leave …

A gas station in Harris County is now under investigation following a recent incident that led to the arrest of Tyreq Sanders, 21, on murder charges. The victim, 30-year-old Gary Houston, tragically lost his life in the altercation. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Sanders was charged with murder on Friday in connection with Houston’s death. Initial attempts to …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 13-page search warrant reveals new details in the shocking case involving a now-former Klein ISD teacher accused of running a prostitution ring with her son. Kedria M. Grigsby, 42, is charged with three counts each of compelling prostitution of someone under 18 and sex trafficking a child. She was arrested inside her classroom on Monday, …

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner provided updates on Thursday regarding the ongoing investigation into the thousands of suspended cases within the department, originally brought to light by. Among the findings, it was revealed that out of the 264,000 suspended cases, 81,650 have been reviewed, indicating that someone has examined the reports and attempted to reach out to victims. It was …

In an interview with , Houston Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair and his wife, Hannah McNair, emphasized the collaborative nature of their marriage, likening it to a team sport. They described engaging in active debates but ultimately making decisions together. Reflecting on the Texans’ journey from a challenging period of just 11 wins over three seasons, the McNairs credited …

A judge has decided that rapper Travis Scott’s companies and tech giant Apple will remain as defendants in a lawsuit filed by victims of the tragic Astroworld Festival. While the ruling reduced the number of defendants, it retained Apple and several of Scott’s companies in the civil lawsuit. Court documents also revealed that Drake, who performed at the concert but …

Early Thursday morning, tragedy struck on the US-59 Eastex Freeway near George Bush Intercontinental Airport as a wrong-way collision claimed the lives of two individuals. One driver, suspected of potentially driving under the influence, collided head-on with another vehicle, resulting in a fatal outcome. The incident occurred around 4 a.m., prompting the closure of all northbound lanes near Rankin Road, …