In northeast Harris County, efforts are underway to address recurring flooding issues along Interstate 10 (I-10) near the Heights, a problem that has rendered the highway impassable on numerous occasions since 1992. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has refined its plans for an elevation project aimed at mitigating these flooding concerns, but some residents remain apprehensive about the proposed …

In northeast Harris County, authorities are seeking video evidence related to a shooting incident that left a 10-year-old boy, known as CJ Junior, hospitalized with multiple injuries. Despite his stable condition, CJ underwent extensive medical procedures, including surgery to address injuries to his heart, liver, lung, spleen, and colon. According to Francine Holiday, CJ’s grandmother, the incident occurred on Wednesday …

In Dallas, Texas, Duke Blue Devils star Kyle Filipowski expressed confidence ahead of their upcoming matchup against the top-seeded Houston Cougars in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Filipowski, a sophomore center for the fourth-seeded team, asserted, “When we play our best basketball, there is no one that can stop us.” While Duke exudes confidence, they remain grounded, drawing strength from …

In Houston, Texas, a significant breakthrough has been made in a nearly 50-year-old cold case involving the shooting death of Louis Jean Batiste during a dice game in the Third Ward. After decades of remaining unsolved, the killer has finally been identified, but now the authorities are seeking the assistance of the public in locating Batiste’s family. The Houston Police …

In Houston, Texas, the search continues for a 23-year-old woman, Loretta Norwood, a week after she allegedly abandoned her baby boy outside a home in southeast Houston, leaving him unattended for hours in the middle of the night. According to records, Norwood faces charges of child abandonment, but the Houston Police Department has not provided further updates on the case …

In Houston, Texas, Joe Espada, a veteran of the baseball world, acknowledged that Thursday’s visit to the ballpark held a unique significance for him, unlike any other he had experienced before. Addressing reporters before his team’s season opener against the Yankees, Espada, now in his first year as manager of the Astros, shared his emotions, stating, “My first one as …

According to the Houston Astros, approximately 6,000 fans utilized the MLB Go-Ahead Entry system to gain access to Minute Maid Park for Thursday’s opening day game against the New York Yankees. The program enables users to upload a photo of their face to the MLB Ballpark App, allowing them to enter the ballpark without the need to stop and have …

In Clear Lake, Texas, efforts to clean up an oil spill near Sylvan Rodriguez Park were ongoing on Thursday as residents voiced concerns and questions about the incident. ExxonMobil reported that the spill had been contained, but nearby residents have been raising complaints about a persistent strong chemical odor in the area for several days. Although the park remains open, …

In Houston, Texas, an 83-year-old great-grandmother became the victim of a violent carjacking outside a grocery store in the Aldine area on Thursday morning. Lydia Sanchez, now out of the hospital, is nursing a badly swollen knee, split lip, and sore rib cage as a result of the attack. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred as …

A Bellaire resident was taken into custody on Wednesday after allegedly brandishing an AR-style rifle at two individuals while purportedly driving under the influence. According to records, Cade Carlton Skeete, 31, is facing charges of DWI and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The incident reportedly occurred around 6 p.m. near Bellaire Boulevard and Newcastle, just a short distance from …