The North Richland Hills Police Department has released details regarding the funeral arrangements for Assistant Police Chief Kevin Palmer, who tragically collapsed while on duty last week. The community is invited to honor Palmer along the procession route on Thursday, May 9, starting at 9:30 a.m. The procession will commence from Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst and proceed south on …

Good news awaits Houston residents and workers along Westheimer Road as the City of Houston and METRO initiate a significant project to reconstruct and repave a six-mile segment from the West Loop to downtown. This endeavor includes comprehensive improvements such as lane repairs, repaving, and reconstruction, alongside the installation of new sidewalks, safer crossings, and the addition of 50 new …

Following extensive flooding last week, US 59 in Polk and San Jacinto counties has reopened after temporary closure. However, the risk of encountering flooded streets and feeder roads persists, with many areas still unsafe for travel. Motorists are reminded to avoid driving through high water if encountered. Instead, it’s crucial to turn around and find an alternate route to ensure …

In Houston, Texas, Larry Satterwhite, the newly appointed acting police chief, admitted he’s still catching up on the internal probe concerning a code allowing the suspension of hundreds of thousands of cases. Despite this, he’s already contemplating strategies based on his operational background. Satterwhite steps in for former Chief Troy Finner, who departed the department recently. Mayor John Whitmire acknowledged …

In Houston, Texas, Caelee Clark’s presence on base is a daunting prospect for softball opponents, to say the least. “When I reach base, it’s like a weight off my shoulders,” Clark shared with. “I feel like I’ve done my part.” For rival defenses, there’s little respite when Clark, hailing from Montgomery’s Lake Creek High School, gets on base. Now representing …

Neighbors and leaders within Houston’s Black communities expressed dismay, disappointment, and apprehension following Chief Troy Finner’s forced retirement late Tuesday. This action came amidst questions regarding his knowledge of a departmental code dating back to 2016, which suspended over 260,000 HPD cases. Jean Houston, residing near Finner’s childhood home, watched him grow up and felt immense pride when he ascended …

Law enforcement authorities reopened a section of downtown Houston’s San Jacinto Street on Wednesday afternoon following its closure due to a protest near the Harris County Joint Processing Center (JPC). The closure, spanning a half-mile stretch from Commerce to Wood streets, lasted until approximately 5 p.m., according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO). While HCSO did not specify the …

Deputies reported that a murder suspect was apprehended by a SWAT team after barricading himself inside a west Harris County apartment complex on Wednesday. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office shared information about the SWAT operation at 6:14 p.m. on Wednesday. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, an ongoing investigation led authorities to an apartment located at 2031 Westborough, near North Fry …

Residents in Kingwood, Texas, who were affected by last week’s storms are facing the daunting task of cleanup and recovery. For Scott Baumgardner, whose home on Dunnam Road was inundated by several feet of floodwater for the third time, the situation is particularly disheartening. He describes the experience as “a kick in the knee” and expresses the demoralizing feeling of …

A collision involving a truck on the westbound lanes of the I-610 North Loop at Homestead resulted in the closure of all main lanes in both directions, leading to significant traffic delays on Wednesday. Tragically, one person lost their life in the incident, prompting an investigation into the crash, which involved a big rig and a passenger vehicle. The impact …