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The Houston Roughnecks began their season with a disappointing 18-12 loss to the Memphis Showboats at home on Sunday afternoon. At halftime, Houston trailed Memphis 15-3, struggling to keep up with their opponents. Despite the setback, several Roughnecks players showed promise, including linebacker Reuben Foster, who made six tackles and secured one interception, and defensive tackle Keonte Schad, who contributed …

Two years have passed since the tragic shooting death of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was killed while off duty while attempting to stop thieves from stealing his truck’s catalytic converter. On Sunday, the community gathered to commemorate Deputy Almendarez, who dedicated 23 years of his life to serving the community. Deputy Almendarez and his wife were leaving …

Deputies are conducting an investigation following the discovery of a deceased Hispanic woman in her early 50s inside a residence in north Harris County on Sunday morning. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the victim had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities revealed that Harris County Sheriff’s deputies had visited the woman’s residence on Verde Trails Drive twice on Saturday night before …

During the PGA TOUR’s Texas Children’s Houston Open, the caddies weren’t just carrying golf bags – they were also carrying a special message. Justin Hill, one of the caddies, expressed the significance of being part of the event, saying, “Just being one of four, that was pretty special.” The caddie bibs for the tournament were adorned with artwork created by …

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a serious accident that resulted in the tragic deaths of a mother and her child after they were ejected from their vehicle in east Harris County on Sunday. Deputies responded to the single-vehicle crash around 1:45 p.m. in the 13000 block of US-90. According to authorities, the driver lost control, causing the …

A woman is in critical condition after colliding head-on with a tree in northwest Harris County on Sunday afternoon. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred in the 20800 block of FM 2920 when the driver veered off the road and struck the tree. Emergency responders transported the woman via Life Flight helicopter. As the investigation proceeds, …

Early Monday morning, police discovered the bodies of a man and a woman inside a townhome in the Greater Uptown area of Houston. Authorities suspect the incident to be a murder-suicide. The Houston Police Department responded to a call regarding the townhome on Jamestown Mall Street near Briar Ridge Drive at approximately 1:20 a.m. Concerned family and friends, unable to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The 3-point loss against the Duke Blue Devils on Friday night will undoubtedly linger for University of Houston Cougar fans, not just because it marks the end of the season. The late first-half injury to star player and senior guard Jamal Shead arguably altered the game’s outcome for the Coogs. “It was very unfortunate to see …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman took swift action to rescue a toddler she discovered wandering near a freeway in southeast Houston on Wednesday afternoon. Laurie Pena, a mother of six, was en route to work when she and her husband noticed the small child near the Gulf Freeway. Without hesitation, they made a U-turn to investigate. They found the …

The Houston Roughnecks are set to make their debut in the inaugural season of the United Football League (UFL) as they face off against the Memphis Showboats on Sunday afternoon. Leading the charge for the Roughnecks is head coach Curtis “CJ” Johnson, a seasoned coach with over four decades of experience in football at both collegiate and professional levels, having …