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Amid ongoing construction by TxDOT in northwest Houston, an auto repair shop is facing a steep decline in business. The owner, Kent Edwards, attributes the downturn to years of construction disruptions surrounding their property. Edwards is the proprietor of Motorcars Limited, specializing in European car services and repairs. Established around 52 years ago, the shop has been situated on Hempstead …

A Houston resident has received sentencing for providing false information to gain access to the state database, allowing her to print illegal tags and sell them to other individuals online, as per the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Leidy Hernandez Lopez, aged 43, pleaded guilty on May 10, 2023, to the purchase and sale of fraudulent Texas-issued temporary buyer tags. Lopez has …

According to Louisiana police, an entire family of four, consisting of a wife, husband, and their two young children, has not been in contact since they departed from New Orleans on a bus two months ago with the intention of moving to Houston. The family members include 27-year-old mother Steys Yanira David-Funez, 31-year-old father Ramon Ruiz Crisanto, and their daughters, …

Last week, Episcopal High School in Bellaire, Texas, celebrated boys’ head basketball coach Wayne Jones for achieving his 700th career win. Reflecting on his accomplishment, Jones emphasized the significance of building strong relationships, acknowledging the contributions of players, families, and communities throughout his coaching journey. For Jones, prioritizing the fundamentals of the game and instilling values in his players has …

Police in Pearland, Texas, have confirmed the arrest of at least five individuals suspected of engaging in organized criminal activity related to jugging across the Pearland area. The apprehended suspects include Dennerick Crew, aged 33, Damien West, aged 19, Darise Booker, aged 29, Howard Glaze, aged 31, and Christopher Eugene, aged 19, all of whom hail from the Houston area. …

Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, is proposing private screenings and security escorts for certain elected officials at airports, sparking controversy in light of his past actions, including his trip to Cancun during Texas’ winter freeze in 2021. When questioned about the details of his proposal by ABC13’s Pooja Lodhia at an event in River Oaks, Cruz avoided addressing …

In northwest Houston, a child tragically lost their life after being hit by a car, as reported by the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred around 8:41 p.m. on Saturday at 5601 North Shepherd Drive. Authorities stated that the child, estimated to be between 10 to 15 years old, was crossing from the east side of Shepherd Drive to reach …

According to deputies, a man driving with his family in northeast Harris County was shot in the chest. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating whether the shooting is connected to a shoplifting incident at a 99 Cents Only Store. Earlier in the day, a woman working at the store experienced a disturbance involving suspected shoplifters. Later, while the employee …

Houston has been selected to host seven games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as officially announced on Sunday afternoon. These seven matches are scheduled to take place on June 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 30, and July 4. In June 2022, Houston was named as one of the 16 cities designated to host games throughout the five-week international soccer …

When Texas Southern University begins its football season in a few months, there will be a fresh face at the helm of the program. While new to TSU, Cris Dishman is no stranger to Houston. Last month, the university appointed the former Houston Oiler legend as its new head football coach. “It feels fantastic. My family’s back here, Dr. (Kevin) …