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Texas AG stepping in to investigate bid-rigging scandal within Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office


April 26, 2024

The Texas Attorney General’s Office has intervened to aid the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and Texas Rangers in the investigation into alleged tampering and misuse of official information within the administration of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. District Attorney Kim Ogg announced in a press conference that she has requested the Office of the Texas Attorney General to assume …

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Is mail being stolen inside a major Houston USPS facility?


April 26, 2024

Chappell Hill resident Kim Grayden’s encounter with mail theft took her by surprise, especially after witnessing a 13 Investigates report on similar incidents. Despite sending a certified check to the IRS in January, Grayden discovered her bank account reflected an unauthorized $9,000 payment in February. Upon reviewing the check image, Grayden noticed alterations to the amount and her signature, indicating …

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Houston police officer subject of 4th deadly investigation since 2022


April 26, 2024

A Houston Police Department officer finds himself under scrutiny for his involvement in a fourth deadly use of force incident during his six-year tenure. Officer Devin Inocencio’s actions are under investigation after he shot and killed 44-year-old Roosevelt Overton on March 11. Body camera footage captures the moment when Inocencio and other officers fired shots at Overton, who was fleeing …

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Southwest Airlines will no longer fly out of Bush Airport and 3 other airports after financial lows


April 26, 2024

Southwest Airlines will cease operations at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, reverting to solely servicing customers from Hobby Airport. This decision, effective August 4, 2024, follows the airline’s struggle with financial challenges and delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing. Facing a $231 million loss in the first quarter, Southwest is swiftly implementing measures to improve its financial performance, including reducing …

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Houston Texans CEO Cal McNair thrilled on team’s future after new uniform reveal


April 26, 2024

In an effort to “fearlessly evolve” NFL football in Houston, Cal and Hannah McNair have spearheaded a significant transformation of the Texans franchise, introducing new uniforms and a fresh approach. Drawing inspiration from their parents, Texans founder Bob McNair and his wife Janice, Cal McNair emphasizes the importance of teamwork, echoing the collaborative spirit they witnessed growing up. The McNairs’ …

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Woman surrenders after 2 hour standoff with HPD that sent bullets flying in west Houston, police say


April 26, 2024

Thursday morning brought chaos to West Houston at the intersection of Westheimer and Lazy Hollow as neighbors sought shelter during a violent incident. Following an hours-long standoff with law enforcement, a 34-year-old woman is now under arrest. Shumoos Al Jameel recounted how she reacted when she heard knocking at her door around 12:30 a.m., only to be followed by gunshots …

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River Oaks street sees back-to-back SWAT scenes in 2 weeks


April 26, 2024

Neighbors have witnessed two SWAT incidents within a fortnight along the same quiet street in Houston, an area not accustomed to such police activity. On Thursday evening, law enforcement executed a felony warrant arrest for an individual allegedly making threats against officers and a judge. More than twenty officers from various agencies converged on Welch Street in River Oaks, prompting …

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