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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 …

In the aftermath of the Lakewood Church shooting, law enforcement officers seized a total of 32 items from the home of the shooter, Genesse Moreno, located on Gulfstream Road in Conroe. Among the items collected were bullets, cartridges, bulletproof vests, and a magazine, according to an evidence log obtained by Eyewitness News on Thursday. The log was part of the …

In spite of polling numbers and early setbacks, Nikki Haley arrived in Houston with a sense of assurance ahead of the Texas primary. During the last primary challenge faced by Donald Trump, one of the final contenders, Sen. Ted Cruz, announced a vice presidential selection. This time, Nikki Haley stands as the remaining challenger. “This isn’t the right time to …

During a David vs. Goliath-like confrontation, three Black homeowners, who were formerly enslaved, challenged the affluent Rice Institute when the university sought to expand its territory in Freedmen’s Town during the Jim Crow era. Dr. Caleb McDaniel and Dr. Alexander Byrd, both history professors at Rice University, stumbled upon this largely concealed chapter of history while leading the university’s Task …

Authorities in Galveston County, Texas, are actively seeking a suspect who fled the scene of a fiery crash after leading law enforcement on a chase from Galveston County into Harris County on Thursday evening. Sheriff Henry Trochesset stated that a deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the suspect, identified as Jafar Otems, who was wanted on a felony …

Eboni Pouncy, 28, who was shot by sheriff’s deputies at her friend’s apartment in the Cloverleaf area on Feb. 3, is sharing her account in an exclusive interview with. According to Pouncy, she and her friend returned to the apartment after her friend realized she had forgotten her keys, leading them to break a window for entry. A downstairs neighbor, …

The Conroe Police Department responded to the address of the accused Lakewood Church shooter on Gulfstream Road approximately 20 times over the past five years. However, neighbors reported that officers did not take further action beyond responding to the suspect’s erratic behavior and alleged threats. Details of these incidents emerged on Wednesday with the release of a 49-page report documenting …

Joel Osteen, the pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, intends to proceed with services this upcoming Sunday, following last week’s incident when gunshots erupted during the Spanish-language service. In a 91-second video shared on social media on Wednesday, Osteen addressed the members of the megachurch, urging them to return with faith rather than fear. Reflecting on the incident, Osteen remarked, …

The Montrose Management District, inactive for nearly five years, is devising a plan to levy a tax assessment on commercial property proprietors in the Montrose vicinity to finance substantial area improvements. The tax is integral to the Service and Assessment Plan (SAP), which proposes a maximum levy of nine cents per $100 in property value, a reduction from the previous …

Two years have passed since 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez tragically lost her life on Valentine’s Day while on her way to dinner with her family. Now, there’s a renewed effort to delve deeper into her case, as Arlene’s family honors her memory with a celebration of life tribute and dove release. In a recent development, it has been revealed that the …