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A Houston attorney accused of administering an abortion-inducing drug to his pregnant wife in 2022 has entered into a plea agreement. Mason Herring has agreed to spend 180 days in jail and undergo 10 years of probation. During the court proceedings, Catherine Herring, Mason’s estranged wife, addressed the judge for the first time. She expressed her sentiments directly to her …

Paula Hoffman, a history teacher at Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School, returned to teaching after spending years at home with her three children. However, just a few months into the school year, Hoffman, who holds master’s degrees in education and history, made the difficult decision to leave the Houston Independent School District (HISD). She cited a challenging classroom …

The City of Houston took a pause on permitting and initiated its own investigation following the revelation by 13 Investigates about development occurring in an area identified as a cancer cluster and industrial contamination site. The site under scrutiny falls within the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens, where the Environmental Protection Agency is considering Superfund authority. The report highlights the …

A Sugar Land Public Works Department employee, identified as 56-year-old Joseph Aponte Sr., was tragically killed after being struck by burglary suspects fleeing from police during a chase that originated in Missouri City on Wednesday morning. Aponte, who had worked for the City of Sugar Land for approximately a year, was driving a Public Works truck when he entered the …

During Tuesday night’s event at Carter High School, a new interactive ‘Wall of Honor’ was unveiled, showcasing the achievements of students who have passed through its halls over several decades since its inception. The unveiling of the Wall of Honor provided a nostalgic journey, allowing attendees to reflect on past accomplishments while embracing the promise of the future. This latest …

The Harris County Democratic party has issued an urgent call for workers with just a month left before the primary Election Day. On Election Day, Harris County voters may have access to significantly more locations. The number of locations has increased from 350 in 2020 to nearly 550 this year. According to County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth, as many as 6,500 …

In Houston, Texas, the inaugural Texas Power Grid Summit convenes, aiming to address the pressing need to bolster the state’s power grid with an estimated $10 billion investment. The summit gathers potential investors who could contribute to building new gas-powered plants, a critical step given the ongoing vulnerabilities of the grid. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick engaged financial services company Blackrock …

In Houston, Texas, one individual sustained injuries in a shooting incident and was transported to a nearby Houston Fire Department station on Tuesday evening, as per police reports. The incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m. in the 5300 block of Selinsky Road, prompting Houston Police Department officers to respond to a shooting report. Following the shooting, authorities conveyed the victim to …

In a significant move for Houston Astros fans, the team has secured Jose Altuve’s presence for the foreseeable future. The Astros announced on Tuesday that the 33-year-old All-Star second baseman has agreed to a five-year contract extension, ensuring his tenure with the team until 2029. While the exact financial details were not disclosed by the Astros, sources close to the …

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath made his inaugural visit to the Houston Independent School District on Tuesday, marking his first appearance at a campus since the announcement of a state takeover of the district. During his tour of Kashmere High School, one of the initial 28 schools implementing the state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles’ “New Education System,” Commissioner Morath spoke …