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Harris Co. judge makes first court appearance after 2 run-ins with police, DWI arrest


July 3, 2024

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — In a follow-up to a story first reported by, Harris County District Court Judge Kelli Johnson found herself facing legal trouble on Tuesday morning after being arrested on a DWI charge last week. Johnson appeared in court with her attorney to sign her bond conditions. Inside the courtroom, the judge was described as “empathetic” toward …

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Sunnyside residents upset over unruly grass at HISD campuses


July 3, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Sunnyside resident Travis McGee described his neighborhood as resembling a jungle due to the overgrown grass at Worthing High School on Reed Road. On Tuesday morning, McGee and fellow resident Tyrone North met with to express their frustration with the unkempt landscaping. “Get the grass cut,” North urged. Both North and McGee are alumni of Worthing …

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Shotgun pellets still lodged in woman’s head following incident outside club


July 3, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman still has shotgun pellets lodged in her forehead after an incident outside an after-hours club in north Houston over the weekend. Paige Bartlett, 20, was standing outside La Mona on West Parker near the North Freeway on Sunday around 3:30 a.m., waiting in line to get inside. Bartlett said several security guards were outside, …

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Biden blames international travel for poor debate performance, says he nearly ‘fell asleep on stage’


July 3, 2024

At a campaign fundraiser in McLean, Virginia, on Tuesday evening, President Joe Biden attributed his poor debate performance last week to extensive foreign travel in June, as per pool notes. “I decided to travel around the world a couple of times,” he said, referring to recent trips, including his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. “I didn’t …

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Houston man accused of illegally hunting near Armand Bayou Nature Center


July 3, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A southeast Houston man has been arrested and charged with illegal hunting in a popular nature preserve, a crime he has previously been convicted of multiple times. The Armand Bayou Nature Center, one of the largest urban wilderness preserves in the United States, is home to nearly 400 species, some of which are endangered. People of …

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Democrats pressure Biden to answer questions after faltering in 1st debate


July 3, 2024

President Joe Biden has not yet addressed the growing unease within the Democratic Party about his viability as their candidate following a widely criticized debate performance last week. However, the calls for him to step aside from current and former lawmakers, as well as key party figures, are becoming louder. While many prominent Democrats continue to support Biden and only …

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HPD respond to shooting scene on Westpark where woman was found dead


July 3, 2024

A woman has died following a shooting in the Westchase area, according to the Houston Police Department. On Tuesday, HPD announced on X (formerly known as Twitter) about the incident in the 10000 block of Westpark, where the woman was found deceased. Details about the shooting and potential arrests have not yet been released. Stay tuned to Eyewitness News for …

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HPD identifies 75-year-old woman accused of shooting neighbor to death during altercation


July 3, 2024

Authorities have identified and charged a woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor during an altercation last week in Houston, Texas. The Houston Police Department announced that 75-year-old Barbara Jean Blue is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the June 27 shooting of Daryl Evans. Police responded to a shooting outside a home in the …

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Dad faces multiple charges after allegedly taking 4-year-old on high-speed chase through car wash


July 3, 2024

A man in Harris County, Texas, is facing multiple charges after leading deputies on a short but chaotic pursuit with his 4-year-old child. On Monday, deputies from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office attempted to pull over 23-year-old Carrington McKnight due to an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault. Investigators reported that McKnight sped away and attempted to evade capture by driving …

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