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Chappell Hill resident Kim Grayden’s encounter with mail theft took her by surprise, especially after witnessing a 13 Investigates report on similar incidents. Despite sending a certified check to the IRS in January, Grayden discovered her bank account reflected an unauthorized $9,000 payment in February. Upon reviewing the check image, Grayden noticed alterations to the amount and her signature, indicating …

A Houston Police Department officer finds himself under scrutiny for his involvement in a fourth deadly use of force incident during his six-year tenure. Officer Devin Inocencio’s actions are under investigation after he shot and killed 44-year-old Roosevelt Overton on March 11. Body camera footage captures the moment when Inocencio and other officers fired shots at Overton, who was fleeing …

Southwest Airlines will cease operations at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, reverting to solely servicing customers from Hobby Airport. This decision, effective August 4, 2024, follows the airline’s struggle with financial challenges and delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing. Facing a $231 million loss in the first quarter, Southwest is swiftly implementing measures to improve its financial performance, including reducing …

In an effort to “fearlessly evolve” NFL football in Houston, Cal and Hannah McNair have spearheaded a significant transformation of the Texans franchise, introducing new uniforms and a fresh approach. Drawing inspiration from their parents, Texans founder Bob McNair and his wife Janice, Cal McNair emphasizes the importance of teamwork, echoing the collaborative spirit they witnessed growing up. The McNairs’ …

Thursday morning brought chaos to West Houston at the intersection of Westheimer and Lazy Hollow as neighbors sought shelter during a violent incident. Following an hours-long standoff with law enforcement, a 34-year-old woman is now under arrest. Shumoos Al Jameel recounted how she reacted when she heard knocking at her door around 12:30 a.m., only to be followed by gunshots …

Neighbors have witnessed two SWAT incidents within a fortnight along the same quiet street in Houston, an area not accustomed to such police activity. On Thursday evening, law enforcement executed a felony warrant arrest for an individual allegedly making threats against officers and a judge. More than twenty officers from various agencies converged on Welch Street in River Oaks, prompting …

A forensic scientist in Harris County, Rochelle Austen, has been terminated from her position after failing routine quality assurance tests. The test results have raised concerns about the accuracy of her work in hundreds of criminal cases, including the A.J. Armstrong murder investigation. Austen’s termination stemmed from her failure to pass a routine quality assurance test, although the Harris County …

The Harris County Jail is facing renewed scrutiny over compliance issues, with recent reports highlighting concerns about inadequate staffing and deprivation of basic necessities for incarcerated individuals. An inspection report dated April 10 revealed that inmates at the Harris County Jail were deprived of mattresses, a violation of state regulations. According to state code, inmates may only be deprived of …

Changes are underway for City of Houston water bills, aiming to address longstanding issues with accuracy and customer communication. During a recent committee hearing at city hall, Public Works revealed plans to tackle the problem of approximately 125,000 households with meters that do not transmit data. To assist affected customers, the May bill will introduce a set rate based on …

A judge has denied rapper Travis Scott’s request to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against him regarding his involvement in the tragic 2021 Astroworld festival, where 10 people lost their lives in a crowd surge. State District Judge Kristen Hawkins issued a brief order on Tuesday rejecting Scott’s motion to have himself and his touring and production company, XX Global, …