The impact of Ja’Shawn Poirier’s death still resonates one year later at Lamar High School. Poirier, just weeks shy of his 17th birthday, was tragically shot and killed on campus. On the anniversary of his passing, family, friends, and educators gathered at the high school to commemorate his life. Reflecting on the past year, Poirier’s mother, Rashone Jacob, shared that …

The ongoing legal drama surrounding the City of Houston and the firefighters’ contract took a new twist on Monday. During what was intended to be a status conference, a lawyer appeared claiming to represent 101 former Houston firefighters who he alleged were being excluded from the agreement. After approximately 45 minutes of debate between the lawyer, representatives from the firefighters …

In southeast Houston along the Gulf Freeway near Monroe Road, a convenience store clerk was fatally shot during a robbery attempt, leading to a police search for three suspects who remain at large. According to Houston police, the incident occurred around 12:34 a.m. Wednesday when one suspect posed as a customer while two others stormed into the store, with one …

A Houston pastor is recovering after reportedly sustaining gunshot wounds to both shoulders during a robbery incident as he was leaving the rodeo. Thomas Wilson recounted that he received tickets to attend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 13 and attended the event with his secretary. After parking their vehicle on the street in the 8900 block of …

In Houston, Texas, a contentious discussion arose among city council members regarding a proposed agreement to provide firefighters with retroactive pay and salary increases. During a heated exchange that lasted over an hour on Wednesday, various council members challenged Mayor John Whitmire on the financial feasibility of the deal. Houston City Council Member Tiffany Thomas expressed concerns about the city’s …

In Houston, Texas, the real estate market presents considerable challenges, especially for first-time homebuyers. However, despite the obstacles, there is still optimism for those aspiring to purchase their dream home. A recent study conducted by Zillow revealed that compared to 2020, homebuyers now require 70% more income in Houston to comfortably afford a home. While this may seem relatively favorable …

In Houston, Texas, all lanes of the West Sam Houston Tollway northbound near West Road were finally reopened more than an hour after authorities reported a police chase culminating in a rollover crash on Wednesday afternoon. SkyEye captured footage of the scene in northwest Harris County, where a black vehicle lay overturned along the shoulder, while a minivan with side …

Grammy award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion is set to embark on the “Hot Girl Summer Tour” this summer, covering a total of 31 cities across the United States and Europe. The tour will include stops in three Texas cities: – June 11: Dallas, American Airlines Center – June 13: Austin, Moody Center – June 14: Houston, Toyota Center Featuring a …

In Houston, Texas, the Houston Police Department (HPD) is grappling with a scandal involving 260,000 cases that were left uninvestigated, a problem that stretches back a decade. In June 2014, a report presented to the Houston City Council and covered by Eyewitness News revealed that 20,000 crimes from the previous year had not been investigated due to insufficient staffing. These …

In Harris County, Texas, two individuals accused of selling fentanyl-laced pills to an 18-year-old, resulting in his death, are now facing murder charges under a new state law. Jovan Cortez Ortiz, 18, had been battling drug addiction and had undergone rehabilitation, as stated by his family. His father, John Ortiz, described him as a remarkable son, hardworking, and filled with …