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As of this week, the Neighborhood Safety Tracker has recorded 1,771 sexual assaults in Houston over the past 12 months, indicating a 3.8% increase compared to the annual average over the last four years. However, it remains unclear how many of these cases have been solved. This uncertainty led to a revelation by Houston Police Chief Troy Finner on Friday …

A Houston college student, Alexander Fan, sentenced for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 breach at the U.S. Capitol, is among the alleged victims of an FBI agent indicted for theft. During a sentencing hearing on Friday, Fan received 12 months of probation for trespassing. His attorney, Mark Thering, stated that Fan pleaded guilty and expressed genuine remorse to …

Attention commuters: Gridlock Alerts may impact your weekend travel plans. Starting Friday at 9 p.m. through Monday at 5 a.m., two outbound lanes heading north on the Eastex Freeway will be closed. The closures will stretch from the north Sam Houston Tollway to Rankin. For drivers seeking an alternate route, Old Humble Road is recommended. Additionally, the east and westbound …

In a dominant performance at the Fertitta Center on Saturday afternoon, the University of Houston men’s basketball team secured an impressive 82-61 victory over Texas. During the first half, Houston guard Jamal Shead achieved a significant career milestone, becoming the fourth Cougar in program history to reach 600 assists. At halftime, Houston held a commanding 40-27 lead over Texas. Leading …

The Houston Police Department has reported that six individuals were taken into custody after a man was fatally shot on Saturday. The incident occurred around 4:08 p.m. at 11099 Briar Forest Drive. Upon arrival, authorities found the victim deceased. Two out of the six individuals detained have been released. Further details about the ongoing investigation are currently limited.

In New York, New York, Houston professional boxer O’Shaquie Foster is gearing up to defend his WBC junior lightweight title against challenger Abraham Nova at The Theater at Madison Square Garden this Friday. The 30-year-old champion, hailing from Orange but training in Houston, is readying himself for his second defense of the WBC strap and headlining the main event at …

In Houston, Texas, finding affordable furniture to furnish your home can be a challenge. However, there’s a solution for those seeking good deals on furniture that’s in need of a new home. Southwest Surplus, a familiar name to Jeff Ehling, is reopening its doors on a limited basis after being packed to the brim with used hotel furniture once again. …

The University of Houston men’s basketball team is set to host Texas for the first time since 2001 on Saturday. This matchup is likely the last time Houston hosts UT, as the Longhorns will depart the Big 12 Conference for the Southeastern Conference next season. The average sale price of tickets for this game on the Vivid Seats marketplace is …

According to court documents, James Smalling, also known as James Derrington, aged 36, stands accused and has been charged with stealing mail from at least twelve different addresses. Upon Smalling’s arrest, law enforcement discovered a counterfeit USPS arrow key, commonly referred to as a master key, which grants access to specific mailboxes within a designated zip code. Residents, like Malik …

As the United States grapples with the influx of hundreds of thousands of migrants seeking legal status, new data highlights another challenge: a shortage of immigration attorneys. Every month, thousands of migrants from various parts of the world enter the United States in hopes of beginning anew. Those who aren’t immediately turned away often find themselves navigating the overwhelmed immigration …