HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The 3-point loss against the Duke Blue Devils on Friday night will undoubtedly linger for University of Houston Cougar fans, not just because it marks the end of the season. The late first-half injury to star player and senior guard Jamal Shead arguably altered the game’s outcome for the Coogs. “It was very unfortunate to see …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman took swift action to rescue a toddler she discovered wandering near a freeway in southeast Houston on Wednesday afternoon. Laurie Pena, a mother of six, was en route to work when she and her husband noticed the small child near the Gulf Freeway. Without hesitation, they made a U-turn to investigate. They found the …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are investigating an incident where a deputy shot a suspect allegedly involved in car break-ins in northwest Harris County around 2 a.m. on Saturday. Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to the scene following multiple reports of suspicious individuals possibly breaking into cars. Upon arrival, deputies observed a man matching the description provided …

The Houston Roughnecks are set to make their debut in the inaugural season of the United Football League (UFL) as they face off against the Memphis Showboats on Sunday afternoon. Leading the charge for the Roughnecks is head coach Curtis “CJ” Johnson, a seasoned coach with over four decades of experience in football at both collegiate and professional levels, having …

In Independence Heights, despite the presence of security cameras, two audacious thieves managed to brazenly enter a business without hesitation. Alex Berrospe, the proprietor of Drape Stage Productions, an events company established in the area for 12 years, revealed to that the locality has unfortunately evolved into a crime hotspot, despite the proximity of a Houston Police Department substation. On …

It has been almost three months since Jahmar Sampson tragically lost his life in a double shooting incident in northeast Houston. His alleged assailant, Roberto Madrigal, remains at large, prompting Sampson’s mother, Rhonda Bailey, to express her sentiments towards him during an interview with. “I want you to contemplate the consequences of your actions,” Bailey stated firmly. “I wish to …

In an election year, border security and immigration have become prominent topics in the presidential race, particularly in Texas, which comprises about half of the US-Mexico border. The state has been allocating significant resources to fund border security measures. “Texas has been steadily increasing its border funding for several years now,” reported Karen Brooks Harper, a journalist for the Texas …

Verdigris Ensemble, a Dallas-based choral group, is using its music to shed light on environmental justice issues in its upcoming concert, the final performance of its seventh season. The ensemble will present “Mis-Lead,” a 60-minute multimedia musical piece that focuses on the residents of West Dallas who have endured chronic diseases and fatalities due to elevated levels of lead from …

A man and his son from North Texas stand accused of providing alcohol to more than three dozen teenagers after deputies discovered them drinking at a house party on Friday night. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 6000 block of Berry Ridge Drive in Joshua following a report of minors drinking alcohol, gunfire, and marijuana smoking. Upon arriving …

For nearly three weeks, Stephanie Goolsby and her family dog, Prancer, have remained close to home, avoiding venturing far after what she described as a frightening attack during a routine walk. “It was just an ordinary day when this happened,” recalled Goolsby. On the morning of March 12, Goolsby and Prancer were only a few blocks away from home in …