In Cloverleaf, Texas, authorities have identified 27-year-old Terry Bryan Rivera as the suspect in the murder of 12-year-old Carlos Fernandez, who was shot at his home early Monday morning. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Rivera, who previously dated Carlos’ mother and shares two children with her, remains at large and has been charged with capital murder. Deputies recovered …

The March primary election in Harris County yielded several significant outcomes, including changes within the District Attorney’s Office. However, the focus of this election extended beyond mere results. For years, Harris County’s elections have been embroiled in legal disputes involving state leaders, drawing considerable attention to the election process in the county. “We consider this a resounding success,” remarked Derek …

A property management company in Alief, Texas, faces felony charges for allegedly polluting water by dumping sewage containing E. coli into storm drains. The incident, which took place at the Ashford Stoneridge Apartments on Beechnut St., was observed by a city inspector in November 2023. HK Capital Management is accused of allowing the discharge of sewage containing E. coli, posing …

In a historic debut season in the Big 12 conference, the University of Houston Cougars men’s basketball team secured the first of what could be multiple trophies by clinching a share of the Big 12 regular season championship with a victory over the University of Central Florida Golden Knights, 67-59. The Coogs, ranked No. 1, improved to 27-3 and have …

The Texas Attorney General’s Office is set for another legal clash with PFLAG over gender-affirming care for transgender minors, following a judge’s temporary block on Ken Paxton’s order demanding information about families seeking such treatment. For Hayden Cohen, a 19-year-old nonbinary transgender individual from Texas, the memories of navigating life as a transgender teen remain vivid. They highlight the challenges …

In Houston, Texas, Mayor John Whitmire addressed various topics during an unexpected media session following the city council meeting on Wednesday morning. Despite no initial plans for his remarks, Whitmire spoke for nearly 40 minutes, covering significant issues. The primary focus was on the Houston Police Department’s suspension of hundreds of thousands of cases over the past eight years due …

A Houston Police Department officer under investigation for allegedly assisting a suspected criminal has returned to active duty after serving a 16-day suspension. Keith E. Roy Jr. was placed on leave last August pending an internal affairs investigation. The probe was initiated after a text message from Roy’s phone number was discovered on the phone of a suspect involved in …

In Houston, Texas, more women have stepped forward to report receiving botched plastic surgery from a man who claimed to be a certified doctor. Alexander Padilla faces two additional counts of practicing medicine without a license, adding to the charges filed against him in October, as reported by Eyewitness reporter Jessica Willey. Among Padilla’s alleged victims is Jackeline Guitterez, who …

A United Airlines flight bound for Fort Myers from Houston had to return on Monday when one of its engines caught fire, causing concern among several of the 167 passengers onboard Flight 1118. Passengers captured video footage showing flames emanating from one of the plane’s engines during the incident. David Gruninger, among those aboard the connecting flight back to Florida …

The Houston Dynamo face a challenging task of overcoming a one-goal deficit in the CONCACAF Champions Cup following the first leg against the Columbus Crew, where the visiting team secured a goal on Wednesday night. Despite Houston’s efforts in the Round of 16 series, they were unable to score in the initial match against the MLS Cup champions. Their hopes …