Concerns are escalating over the composition of the panel tasked with investigating the Houston Police Department’s decision not to investigate over 260,000 cases, as announced by HPD Chief Troy Finner last month due to staffing shortages. Mayor John Whitmire initiated calls for an independent review after this revelation, but doubts have been raised about the panel’s independence and representation. Attorney …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK) — Superintendent Mike Miles of Houston Independent School District (HISD) unveiled the budget details for the upcoming academic year on Tuesday. For the 2024-2025 school year, certain schools will receive increased funding and additional programs, while campuses experiencing declining enrollment will see reduced allocations. HISD is grappling with financial challenges, which are expected to persist into …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston man, Carl Tates, aged 63, has been indicted by a grand jury in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, in connection with the 2019 murder of a Houston woman, Demetris Lincoln, aged 44. Tates faces charges of second-degree murder related to the death of Lincoln. Both Tates and Lincoln hailed from Houston, as stated in …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Rockets experienced a setback when rising star Alperen Sengun suffered an injury on March 10, halting their momentum after winning four out of five games. However, despite this setback, the Rockets’ aspirations of competing in the play-in tournament and potentially making the NBA playoffs remained alive, according to Jalen Green’s perspective. Green, named …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are on the lookout for the individual responsible for shooting a 26-year-old driver multiple times in southwest Houston, near Fort Bend County, on Monday. The Houston Police Department (HPD) believes the shooting occurred on the Sam Houston Tollway and West Hillcroft around 12 p.m. The victim managed to drive over a mile to the …

In Harris County, Texas (KTRK) — The tragic passing of a beloved high school football player from the Houston area has garnered attention from the NFL, with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reportedly stepping in to assist with funeral expenses, as confirmed by the victim’s grandfather. Jarvon Coles, the 18-year-old who tragically lost his life, was laid to rest on …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK) — To secure a strong showing in the Big Dance, the injury-plagued Houston Cougars, seeded No. 1 in the South Region of March Madness, are likely to rely heavily on their playmaking point guard Jamal Shead, who earned a spot on the Associated Press’ All-America First Team announced on Tuesday. The four-year senior standout has brought …

Houston, Texas (KTRK) — The trio of suspects in the bank robbery case, nicknamed the “little rascals,” has been apprehended, as confirmed by FBI Houston. The three individuals gained notoriety after law enforcement officials posted on social media seeking information about them for their alleged involvement in robbing a Wells Fargo bank situated on the North Freeway and West Road …

BTS’ Jungkook was recently voted as the K-pop idol “most likely” to be “good at everything.” This came after the members of the BTS Army, fandom of the K-pop boy group, revealed results of an online poll, asking the most challenging question, “Which idol all-arounder is good at everything?” which lasted from February 29 to March 14. It was Jungkook …

Ariana Grande isn’t the only one breaking Billboard records. The pop icon’s beloved grandmother, Marjorie Grande – whom Ariana fondly calls “Nonna” – officially became the oldest living person ever to hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Marjorie, who is 98 year old, was credited as a co-writer on Ariana’s song Ordinary Things from her new album Eternal Sunshine. In the song, the …