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As the United States grapples with the influx of hundreds of thousands of migrants seeking legal status, new data highlights another challenge: a shortage of immigration attorneys. Every month, thousands of migrants from various parts of the world enter the United States in hopes of beginning anew. Those who aren’t immediately turned away often find themselves navigating the overwhelmed immigration …

Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas (KTRK) is set to resume its services on Sunday, following a disturbing incident last week where a woman opened fire inside the building during the afternoon service. The woman, identified as Genesse Moreno, 36, was fatally shot by off-duty law enforcement personnel who were present at the church at the time. Her 7-year-old son was …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Local organizers are already deep into preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which is more than two years away from its first match in the city. The primary focus currently revolves around devising security and transportation strategies for what will be Houston’s largest-ever hosted event. With an expanded field of 48 nations participating in the …

In Houston, Texas, the Neighborhood Safety Tracker reported 1,771 sexual assaults in the past 12 months, indicating a 3.8% increase compared to the average over the last four years. However, what remains unclear is the number of cases solved, prompting Houston Police Chief Troy Finner to address a concerning issue on Friday night. According to Finner, a recent internal review …

A Houston college student, Alexander Fan, who was sentenced for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 breach at the U.S. Capitol, has become one of the alleged victims of an FBI agent indicted for theft. During a sentencing hearing on Friday, Fan received a 12-month probation term for trespassing. His attorney, Mark Thering, stated that Fan pleaded guilty and …

In the city of Houston, there are over 250 parks, ranging from small plots of land to expansive areas like Memorial Park, which spans more than 1,500 acres. Mayor John Whitmire expressed concern during a recent council meeting about the increasing unaffordability of parks, stating that Houstonians seem to be losing control over them. He hinted at a proposal to …

Valley West Elementary School evacuated its students and staff on Thursday following a bomb threat, as reported by the school administration. Principal Samantha Woods issued a phone call to parents, alerting them of the situation around 2 p.m. Houston Independent School District police promptly responded to the threat and evacuated all students for a thorough investigation. Fortunately, authorities found no …

In response to a call received at approximately 10:04 p.m., the Houston Fire Department mobilized hundreds of firefighters to combat a significant fire at the Marriott Westchase hotel in the 2900 block of Briarpark Drive on Wednesday night. Fire crews arrived within six minutes of the call and encountered heavy fire and smoke emanating from the north side of the …

In Houston, Texas, a man is seeking over $1 million in damages following an incident at a car repair shop where the owner allegedly pointed a gun at him, struck him in the back of the head with it, and hurled racial slurs at him during the encounter. Earl Morris recounted that on January 31, while on his way to …

According to investigators, a man who was reportedly knocking on doors in east Harris County, potentially attempting to break into homes, was shot and killed by a 14-year-old boy on Thursday morning. Responding to a call for service at a residence in the 14400 block of Brownsville Street just before 7 a.m., the Harris County Sheriff’s Office found the man …