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June 2008
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Recently by AdrienneAn electronics store on the Southwest Freeway was hit for the third time this summer early Monday morning. ...Police are talking to a southeast Houston stabbing victim Monday morning at Ben Taub Hospital. ...Two people were shot around midnight as they left a night club near Chimney Rock and Highway 59. ...A man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle with a body inside is now in custody and charged with murder. ...The Houston Independent School District is looking for a few good men and women. ...Gubernatorial candidates Chris Bell and Kinky Friedman will be in Houston tonight. ...Starting Tuesday, the Harris County District Clerk will open its historic document reading room to the public. ...Former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling addressed a packed courtroom Monday for what may be the last time before he goes to prison. Below is a transcript of what he said. ...A low-cost rabies vaccination clinic will be held Saturday at the Wallisville Courthouse. ...A converted, detached garage burned to a crisp early Monday morning on Pampa. ...Local officials are working to educate voters in time for the election. ...Because 11 News at noon will be a full hour, "The Bold and the Beautiful" will be rebroadcast at 2:37 a.m. Tuesday. ...Houston's municipal courts were open Monday, but if you had a date this morning and couldn't make it, you may reschedule. ...Houston police said they've arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of two men. ...Houston police said a 38-year-old man was found shot to death around 4 a.m. Sunday. ...An unknown car hit a fire hydrant late Monday night, breaking it off and flooding one lane of Wayside. The Coast Guard towed back a recreational boat that had started sinking Saturday morning. ...Houston police are looking for a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a man late Saturday night. ...A woman was shot to death in a parking lot early Sunday morning. Sugar Land police are looking for a man who they said exposed himself to three children last week. On Thursday, Rice University is sponsoring a program called "Texas Dropout Crisis and Our Children." ...More than 15,000 people are expected to attend this weekend's "Walk to Cure Diabetes." ...University of Texas Medical Branch president Dr. John Stobo announced Wednesday he would be leaving his post next year. ...Democrat Nick Lampson is challenging his Republican opponent, Shelly Sekula-Gibbs, to join him in asking for the resignation of U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert. ...A federal judge said only a state court can set a bond for a man once convicted of murder. ...The Texans' first win Sunday wasn't the team's only one. ...The Coast Guard helped stop a boat from sinking near Galveston on Tuesday afternoon. ...Houston police have arrested the person who they say is responsible for two murders in a crime-ridden part of town. ...After clinching a spot in the MLS playoffs, tickets are now on sale for Dynamo games. ...Coast Guard crewmembers rescued a family of four from their boat after it started to sink around 8:50 a.m. Sunday. ...People who live near Bush Intercontinental Airport are fighting against what they call growing noise problems. ...The Coast Guard medevaced a woman from the Capt D.re fishing boat Thursday. ...A man shot five times around 1 a.m. Tuesday is expected to live, Houston police said. Some apartment residents are lucky to have a place to live after a fire broke out early Wednesday morning. Fort Bend County officials have arrested a man who they say has been breaking into cars. One person is dead after an accident on Clay Road and Lakes of Bridgewater. ...Three suspects are in custody after a short police chase on Highway 59. ...Houston police said a man shot five times early Tuesday morning is expected to survive. ...Finally, the new West Loop ramp is open for business ...Local hurricane survivors are getting more help meeting a FEMA deadline. ...A family will be looking for a new place to live after a fire tore through their home. ...HISD is throwing ice cream parties for the schools who achieved exemplary status. ...Memorial and funeral services have been set for the 14-year-old boy who died while walking around the track at Booker T. Washington High School. ...Houston police are looking for help in finding out who killed a woman in southwest Houston. ...A University of Houston police officer opened fire late Thursday night. ...The body of a Houston Marine killed in Iraq will return home Thursday afternoon. ...The bat that bit a Mayde Creek High School teacher tested negative for rabies, according to the Harris County Health Department. ...More than 12,000 Texas men are expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. ...The Coast Guard rescued two people from a sinking boat early Wednesday morning. ...A motorcyclist is recovering after he and a car collided late Tuesday night. Harris County sheriff's deputies have arrested a man who they say allegedly shot to death 32-year-old Troy Tucker. A young man was found shot to death on West Airport late Sunday night. ...A man who was shot two times early Monday morning is in serious condition at Ben Taub Hospital. ...The armed services sponsored a blood drive in La Porte on Thursday to collect much-needed blood for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. ...The state has approved an annual fee for those wishing to park on the Bolivar beaches. ...Ousted TSU President Priscilla Slade was in court again Thursday. ...A new facility is fighting Houston's homeless problem. ...Evacuees needing to recertify for housing assistance can attend a workshop Wednesday. ...Low-income residents and seniors can get free legal advice and wills if they register in time. ...Fire officials say a candle was responsible for starting an apartment fire early Tuesday morning. ...Some liquid nitrogen escaped early Monday morning from a Sugar Land business. ...Two men have been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Houston Police Department. ...Houston police are looking for a missing 62-year-old man who they say is in danger. Houston libraries have gone high tech. ...An off-duty officer working as a security guard shot a suspect who was allegedly breaking into cars at a night club. A early morning fire Friday destroyed part of a home and its garage. A suspect who thought a temporary change to HPD's chase policy gave him license to run fro Harris County deputies was in court Thursday. The U.S. Department of Energy has chosen Rice University to work on a major supercomputer project. ...A chase ended Thursday morning when the vehicle the suspect was in got stuck in mud, officials said. Harris County officials said a man died late Wednesday night in a car accident on Highway 90. A suspect led Houston police on a foot chase early Thursday morning. Harris County health officials confirmed that another bat has tested positive for rabies. ...Need some free legal advice? ...Some local students are trying to make Pluto a planet again. ...The Village Greenery in Houston and The Woodlands are giving away a dozen roses to every person who comes into their store Wednesday. ...A suspect led police on a short chase after shots were fired at the Harlem Knights strip club. An unused office building caught fire late Monday night around 11:30. ...Three boys could face vandalism charges after they were found with a BB gun at an elementary school. ...Harris County deputies have arrested a suspect in a fatal stabbing at Whiskey River. Harris County deputies have arrested a man who they say kidnapped a man who was later found dead under a bridge. Firefighters were called out to a raging fire early Friday morning in northeast Houston. ...A bat in east Harris County has tested positive for rabies, officials said. ...A fire at a house in Montgomery County has claimed the life of one person. ...Houston firefighters said clutter may have slowed efforts in putting out a house fire early Friday morning. Houston police are looking for a suspect who they said opened fire on his own friend. ...An 18-wheeler trying to find his way back to the freeway hit a tree, causing a branch to clip a power line. The driver who died and whose car rolled over on I-10 Wednesday was trying to exit the HOV lane, according to the Houston Police Department. ...Thursday night is the last of three meetings where parents can talk to HISD officials about improving academic performance. ...The Houston Fire Department responded to an apartment laundry room fire around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Around midnight, officials said someone doused a business on North Shepard with gasoline and set it on fire. A dog escaped a house fire early Thursday morning. ...Sam Houston High School parents, teachers and students are invited to a meeting tonight. ...A park in northeast Harris County has been renovated to remove all barriers. ...A man was shot to death outside of an apartment in the 6600 block of Dunlap. ...A Cy-Fair ISD bus was in a minor accident early Tuesday morning. ...About 75 CenterPoint Energy trucks started the trip to Florida on Tuesday morning. ...Officials are looking for the driver who hit a pedestrian in southeast Fort Bend County and took off. ...Precinct 3 of the Harris County Sheriff's Department has caught a suspected bank robber. ...The Houston Astros announced Monday that they've recalled two players from Triple A Round Rock. ...A man was shot to death outside of a convenience store early Monday morning. ...A motorcycle driver died early Monday morning after an SUV apparently turned in front of it. A 16-year-old girl is in the hospital after nearly drowning in her Montgomery County home Sunday. ...An off-duty HPD officer died in a weather-related traffic accident Sunday. A North Forest ISD school board member has pled guilty to stealing from the district, and he must now resign. ...A woman is being questioned by police after her boyfriend was stabbed in their apartment. ...A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy on patrol Friday morning found at truck smashed against the concrete wall of the Hardy Toll Road at FM 1960. A woman is dead after her car slammed into a freeway barrier and burst into flames. An alleged feud between two coworkers resulted in a shooting late Thursday night, according to the Houston Police Department. Montgomery County officials need help finding a bank robbery suspect. The U.S. Attorney General's Office said a Houston DPS trooper has been accused of giving state IDs to people without proper documentation for money. ...A rise in human cases of West Nile Virus has health officials taking to the skies again. ...An escaped inmate is back behind bars. ...Texas EquuSearch needs help finding a 50-year-old woman who has been missing since Aug. 6. A truck apparently lost control and flipped with its tanker Monday night. ...Law enforcement launches a crackdown on drunken driving Tuesday. ...Two Houston residents have been charged with FEMA fraud. ...Thirty-eight police cadets will graduate Monday morning and join the force. ...The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two men from the capsized boat late Sunday night. ...The attic of a one-story house caught fire around 2 a.m. Monday, causing serious damage to the home. ...One man is recovering after being shot outside of an apartment on Bellaire and Rookin. According to the Houston Police Department, Ford trucks were the most stolen car in Houston in July. ...A Houston pharmacist has been convicted and sentenced in a Medicaid fraud scheme, according to the Texas Attorney General's Office. ...The University of Houston System Regents approved the budget for the 2007 fiscal year. ...A Houston man who shot a police officer during an undercover drug sting received a life sentence. ...The Houston Independent School District is replacing a principal at a high school that's failing. ...Police are looking for two suspects after a second fatal shooting at a southwest Houston apartment complex. ...It took firefighters 30 minutes to get a man out of his car after he slammed into a tree. ...Fort Bend officials said the car of a woman who has been missing since July 5 has been found. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the Bookstop on West Alabama will close. ...There's still time to get children their back-to-school immunizations. ...A suspect led a deputy on a chase early Thursday morning in northwest Harris County. ...A motorcyclist died after hitting a curb late Wednesday night, according to Harris County officials. ...Six to seven apartments were damaged in a Pasadena apartment fire Wednesday afternoon. ...Houston Dynamo Brian Ching had successful surgery Wednesday morning, team officials said. ...Houston police are looking for the gunman who shot and killed a bystander outside of a night club Wednesday morning. ...Houston Mayor Bill White unveiled details of his plan to cut down on street solicitors, or panhandlers, on the street. ...Not everyone can say their home was built with the help of some NBA All-Stars, but one young couple can. ...According to the Fort Bend Sheriff's Office, a suspect in a 2004 murder is cooperating. ...If you're looking for job, head to the George R. Brown Convention Center on Tuesday. ...Houston will soon receive millions of dollars to cover costs associated with housing hurricane evacuees. ...The former general manager of the Houston Texans has a new gig. ...Search teams are looking for a Pasadena man who has been missing since Aug. 3. Texas EquuSearch is looking for a 16-year-old who has been missing since Aug. 8. The Houston Independent School District has set up a hot line to answer all back-to-school questions. ...A Metro bus driver blamed construction for an accident that left his bus stuck in a ditch. Fire investigators are looking into what caused an explosion and fire at a gas plant in Montgomery County. ...
Christmas is months away but patients at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center are already getting in the spirit. ...Fort Bend officials are looking for a woman who has been missing since July 5. A body was found in a front lawn early Wednesday morning. ...One Houston elementary school is serving up some school supplies less than a week before class begins. Residents of a west Houston neighborhood have been ordered to boil their tap water indefinitely, according to the Houston Chronicle. ...Police are searching for an armed robber who took money and drugs from a local pharmacy. HPD detectives are looking into the identity of a body found in a field near Beechnut on Tuesday night. ...Police are looking for a man who they say ran away after a high speed crash Tuesday night. ...The Houston Fire Department confirmed that a woman died Tuesday afternoon in an apartment fire. The Houston Baptist University trustees have chosen a new president. ...Houston police are looking for a man who they say has robbed more than three dozen stores in the area. An accident on Highway 225 in Pasadena left one person dead and slowed rush hour traffic to a crawl. ...A man was found dead in his car Monday night. ...School is around the corner and if your children aren't up to date on their shots, they need to get them. People in Montgomery County are back at home after a natural gas leak. ...Houston fire crews evacuated an apartment complex for the disabled Sunday evening. ...Independent gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman is opening a campaign office in Houston next week. ...Hazmat teams were called to northwest Houston on Sunday after several dead birds were found in a parking lot. ...A homeless man was shot to death in southwest Houston late Thursday night. ...Investigators are questioning a witness about a shooting in southwest Houston. ...Police are looking into a stabbing that happened at a Metro bus stop. ...The Hoffman Foundation will start handing out free school supplies Thursday morning. ...Arson investigators are looking into whether a fire at a Sonic restaurant was deliberately set. ...Another bat has tested positive for rabies in northeast Harris County. ...Houston port officials will discuss the future of the cruise ship industry Wednesday. ...It's a big day for songwriter and actress Solange. ...Houston police are looking for as many as five suspects in a Tuesday night double shooting. ...The search is over for a missing fisherman. ...Two suspects are in custody after Department of Public Safety officials realized the car they were in had been reported stolen. ...Two children who were trapped in Lebanon are safe at home. ...The renovated space where Lord & Taylor was opens Tuesday. ...Harris County officials confirmed that Andrea Yates has been moved. ...A former Katy man plead guilty Monday to distributing images of child pornography over the Internet, according to the U.S. Attorney General's Office. ...A 3-year-old girl is in the hospital after being pulled from the bottom of an apartment pool. ...Tuesday night is National Night Out. ...Residents of Acres Homes will have a chance to voice their concern about crime in the neighborhood. ...Victims of Enron's demise may get a chance to speak at the sentencings this fall. ...Two Kingwood teenaged girls missing for more than a week were found unharmed in California, according to the Humble Police Department. ...The Houston Independent School District found that cheating on a standardized test happened in two classrooms in one school. ...A former Houston physician and three pharmacists were arrested and charged for conspiring to illegally distribute hydrocodone and promethazine with codeine, according to federal officials. ...Four men suspected of breaking into cars in a hotel parking lot led police on a chase. A group has planned to rally for peace in the Middle East on Friday afternoon. ...Houston police are looking for a woman who was last seen driving her car Wednesday. Police are looking for two suspects involved in a home invasion in southwest Houston. ...The ground search for a missing elderly woman from Kingwood has been canceled due to an update. ...Members of the Texas City SWAT team surrounded a hotel early this morning and swarmed in to arrest a 54-year-old man, who police allege is the mid-aged bandit, the Galveston County Daily News reported. ...Houston police are taking a closer look at a shooting that happened at a gay bar. ...Houston firefighters have called of the search for a man who they say jumped into Brays Bayou. ...Galveston County Sheriff's officials said a man who is reportedly a physician has been charged in connection with a Tuesday night shooting. ...Fort Bend officials are looking for two suspects who robbed Sugar Land Pure Water on Tuesday. ...An elderly woman reportedly diagnosed with the onset Alzheimer's has been missing since Monday, Houston police said.
Houston police are looking for whoever shot a juvenile to death around midnight. ...The family of a fallen Houston soldier wants the public to come celebrate his life with them. ...Lee College will be closed Wednesday until noon because of the weather. ...For the second time this week, a bat has tested positive for rabies. ...A Houston teenager is in police custody after officials said he ran over and killed a man Monday night. ...You have another chance Tuesday to voice your opinion about Metro's light rail plans. ...Police are questioning a man after he said he accidentally shot his brother. ...The Katy teacher who was fired over putting tape on her students' mouths will get $40,000, the Houston Chronicle reported. ...The teen suspect in a park stabbing appeared in court Thuursday, but her hearing was reset. ...The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect in a string of burglaries at apartment complexes.
Harris County officials said seven recent deaths may be heat-related. ...The 4-year-old boy who was attacked by a dog Thursday is in serious condition. ...Two carjacking suspects are in custody after leading police right to their house in Missouri City. ...A 39-year-old Houston soldier has died in Baghdad, the Houston Chronicle reports. ...Houston police arrested one suspect in a string of copper thefts. ...The Super Kids pediatric mobile clinic will be at the Spring Branch Family Development Center. ...A burglary suspect is in custody after a police chase that started in Missouri City. ...A man is recovering from being shot late Monday night. ...Discovery's crew will come home to Ellington Field on Tuesday for a homecoming ceremony. ...Brazoria County will do aerial mosquito sprays early Tuesday morning in some areas. ...Forward Brian Ching has been named to the MLS All-Star team. ...Two Houstonians have been charged for allegedly running a fraudulent Web site to accept donations for Hurricane Katrina relief.
A Houston police officer became the victim of an alleged car thief early Monday morning. ...A teenager is recovering after running his car into a tree. ...The boy whose arm was severed by a train and then reattached went home from the hospital Friday morning. An elderly man who went missing has been found safe and sound. ...The Texas attorney general filed suit against a Galveston-based company that networks with auto dealerships to offer credit insurance during finance period, but failed to refund certain premiums when vehicle loans were paid off early. ...HEB has issued a precautionary recall on two types of tortillas sold in its stores. ...A man was found dead on the North Freeway early Friday morning, and police are unsure how he died at this time. ...Houston police said several alleged home invasion suspects are on the loose. ...Fort Bend officials found 18 pounds of marijuana in a vehicle during a traffic stop on Highway 59. ...Houstonians looking for a job may find some extra help. ...A family of seven is looking for a new home after a fire ripped through their apartment. ...Three men in ski masks ordered a driver out of his 18-wheeler July 11 and into a ditch, Fort Bend County officials said. ...The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Department is looking for three suspects wanted in a robbery and aggravated assault. ...Three bankers are Britain are scheduled to arrive in Houston on Thursday to face Enron-related charges. ...You may notice an increased presence of Metro officers on the MetroRail starting Wednesday. ...At least two suspects are on the run after being accused of breaking into a food store and stealing video poker machines. ...One suspect is dead and another is hurt after they allegedly tried to burglarize the wrong business. ...Volunteers from Houston's First Baptist Church and relocated members of the New Orleans' Franklin Avenue Baptist Church will serve hot meals at various locations. More money is available to Texans hurt by Hurricane Rita. ...The Houston Citizen's Police Academy is accepting applications for its next class. ...Police pulled a body out of Brays Bayou on Tuesday morning. ...Houston police have a man in custody who they believe may be responsible for a string of robberies in the area. ...Students hoping to graduate who haven't passed the TAKS test get another chance this week. Brazoria County mosquito control will spray in some areas Tuesday. ...Houston city leaders are set to give homeowners a little more peace and quiet, especially for those living near railroad tracks. ...Police caught a bank robbery suspect on the Southwest Freeway early Friday. ...The Transportation Department will demolish the Sweetwater Boulevard bridge and elevate U.S. 59 over the cross street. ...The first of 10 underwater blasts to demolish piers that supported part of the former Galveston Causeway is scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday, the Houston Chronicle reports. ...The new school year is fast approaching, and you can help area students make the grade by donating to Operation Backpack. ...A piece of American history is coming to Houston on Friday. ...The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is ranked as one of the top cancer hospitals in the country. ...A local World War II veteran is finally getting the recognition he deserves nearly six decades after the war ended. ...Houston police chased a truck for about 15 minutes Thursday morning, starting near Highway 288 and Reed. The Katy teacher fired for putting Scotch tape over the mouths of her students may get her job back, the Houston Chronicle reports. ...An off-duty police officer shot a man who allegedly broke into his mother's home. ...The smoke has cleared, and crews are cleaning up what's left of the Freedom Over Texas Festival at Eleanor Tinsley Park. ...One person is dead and two are injured after a shooting at a club on Richmond. ...Police said a man was found dead at the Timber Ridge Apartments in the 12000 block of Flemming. ...The Humble Area Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July fireworks display has been canceled due to high probability of rain, and Galveston's parade has also been canceled. ...A man remains in critical condition after a jet ski accident Sunday. ...The high cost of fuel may force Metro to raise its fares, the Houston Chronicle reports. ...Homicide detectives are trying to determine how a man died after a car accident in northeast Houston. ...I'm not Nancy Holland, but I take pictures of her on TV. My name is Jim Wineman, and I am a photographer for 11 News. ...Funeral services have been scheduled for the three children who died in a condo fire Tuesday. ...A woman died Friday morning after she was hit by a van while trying to walk across the North Freeway. ...Houston City Councilman Jarvis Johnson is sponsoring Friday's event. ...While the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York renovates its galleries, some French masterpieces will call Houston home. ...The Houston Police Department believes more people may have been involved in a deadly string of carjackings. ...The Houston Independent School District will meet Thursday to consider items such as a free breakfast proposal and a teacher pay increase. ...A lawsuit has been filed in connection with a deadly bus crash that killed two members of a girls soccer team from Beaumont. ...Due to a rise in West Nile Virus activity, Harris County will launch an aerial spray for the northwest and northeast parts of the county. ...Funeral services will be held Wednesday for two people killed in what police are calling a violent crime spree. ...Firefighters could not save a dog trapped in a townhome fire Tuesday night. Hurricane evacuees living in Houston can get free legal help Wednesday on housing. ...The Urban Jewelry Store was burglarized early Wednesday morning. The public meetings will focus on Metro's planned University rail line. ...Investigators are trying to figure out of arson is to blame for a fire that destroyed a family's home. ...The Texas Department of Transportation will celebrate completing the first part of Katy Freeway reconstruction contracts. ...Tom DeLay could learn Monday if his name will still appear on the November ballot. ...The body of a Houston soldier who died in Iraq is expected to arrive in Brownsville on Monday. ...A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after nearly drowning on Sunday. ...A man wanted in a decades old murder case in Pasadena is returning to face justice. ...A man is in police custody after causing an unnecessary SWAT team situation in Channelview. ...
Fort Bend County Officials said an investigation uncovered a fraudulent child support scheme that cost the Attorney General's Child Support Division more than $39,000. ...Firefighters are trying to find out what caused a fire at a southwest Houston home Thursday morning. Houston police said a homeless man was hit by a car early Thursday morning. ...Texas Watch has opened a hot line for Houstonians to report insurance abuse after this week's heavy rains. ...According to the Houston Chronicle, it takes about $2 billion a year to run Houston. ...Metro police said a man who had a knife on bus Wednesday morning was taken into custody. A Houston man stabbed in New York City subway last week is out of the hospital. ...Harris County officials released estimates of damage from Monday's flooding. ...A 3-year-old Friendswood boy died Monday after falling into his family pool, officials said. ...San Jacinto North College's Upward Bound program classes have been canceled Tuesday. ...Only two area shelters remain open for residents impacted by Monday's severe weather. ...Five years ago Tuesday, Andrea Yates drowned her five children in her family's bathtub. ...Gov. Rick Perry will be in Houston on Tuesday to be briefed on the flooding situation. ...If you got stuck and left your car on the side of the road Monday, it may have been towed. ...Due to damage from Monday's flooding, HISD's Hartman Middle School will be closed Tuesday. ...Texas Governor Rick Perry will come to Houston Tuesday for a first hand look at the flooding damage. METRO is now running full service on its METRORail line. ...Some area school districts will not have summer classes Monday due to the weather. ...Police in Montgomery County raided Club 777 and said it was packed with 8-liner gambling machines, but they didn't take any. ...A woman was found dead on the side of the road on Friday morning. ...An alleged third member of a prison gang has been charged in connection with the kidnapping and fatal stabbing of a Baytown man. ...Police believe a quadruple shooting in southwest Houston may have been gang-related. ...A judge is working to determine the punishment for a former TSU professor who has pleaded guilty to stealing from the university. ...A 15-year-old has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of another teenager in northwest Harris County. ...Arson investigators suspect someone is starting fires at a southeast Houston apartment complex. ...Portions of the Baybrook Mall were cordoned off and exit points closed for a few hours because of a distraught man in a pickup truck, Houston police said. ...HISD teachers could get a large pay raise if a plan is approved. ...Members of The Woodlands High School baseball team will get a parade Thursday in honor of winning the State 5A Baseball Championship. ...Andrea Yates' retrial hasn't started yet, but already some of the prosecution's potential witnesses are being challenged. ...Some new graduates will join the Houston Police Department on Thursday. ...Houston police are looking for two suspects in a carjacking. ...The Houston Zoo is saying thank you to its members Thursday and Friday. ...Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt will take the mound Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs. ...Police are looking for two men involved in a deadly carjacking early Wednesday morning. ...A former Cinco Ranch High School teacher is in jail on federal child pornography charges. ...Two men accused of posing as Pasadena police officers are in custody, officials said. ...Dickinson police said two armed men kicked down the door to a motel room Tuesday morning.
The family of a missing elderly woman is looking for her and very concerned. Northeast Houston apartment managers get certified Tuesday to help protect their complexes. ...Brazoria County is doing its part to fight the spread of the West Nile virus. ...Authorities are questioning a teenager in connection with the shooting death of another teen. ...Some Katrina evacuees living in Houston get to use the city's housing voucher program for another month. ...The 16-year-old girl suspected in the fatal stabbing of a teen in Montrose park appeared at a detention hearing Monday morning. ...A 15-year-old died after he was hit by a pickup truck while he was walking across Highway 59, DPS officials said. ...Houston police are looking for two robbery suspects who shot and killed a man in southeast Houston. ...A 4-year-old is in critical condition after falling into a pool. ...If you're musically inclined, you could get a shot Monday at being in Beyonce's backup band. ...The 16-year-old girl accused of stabbing Gabriel Granillo to death is expected in court Monday. ...The Katy Freeway westbound between Washington Avenue and Silber remains closed Sunday night. ...Houston police are also looking for the person behind a Saturday night shooting. ...Investigators have arrested three suspects connected to a string of arsons. ...A man was found shot to death in the 8900 block of Sandpiper, Houston police said. A man died early Sunday morning while riding his bike along West Road, Harris County Sheriff's officials said. Houston's Street Olympics will kick-off the summer games Thursday. ...Houston seniors interested in getting a box of groceries every week can sign up starting Friday. ...A suspect is in custody after leading police on a chase in southwest Houston. ...Police are looking for some teenagers accused of beating a man in southwest Houston. ...Police are looking for some teenagers accused of beating a man in southwest Houston. ...Police are looking for some teenagers accused of beating a man in southwest Houston. ...Police are looking for some teenagers accused of beating a man in southwest Houston. ...Former Vice President Al Gore is in Houston to promote his documentary on global warming, "An Inconvenient Truth." ...HISD will vote Thursday on whether campuses can decide to allow students to have cell phones at school. ...Tomatoes were ruined early Wednesday morning when a produce warehouse caught fire. ...Arson investigators want to know if a northwest Houston motel fire was set on purpose. ...Parts of the Katy Freeway will be shut down Tuesday night. ...A DPS trooper was chasing a suspect Tuesday morning when the suspect crashed his car. ...A truck burst into flames Tuesday morning after hitting a toll booth pillar on the East Beltway near Genoa Red Bluff, officials said. ...The city will demolish what's left of an eyesore Spring Branch. ...The announcement of the new chief executive for the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority is expected Tuesday. ...A 17-year-old driver ran over a man lying in the road on Loop 494 early Monday morning. ...On Monday, Mayor Bill White will issue a proclamation honoring the Houston Texans No. 1 draft pick. ...Starting Tuesday, the Texas Department of Transportation will begin random screenings of vehicles waiting to board the Bolivar Ferry which connects Port Bolivar to Galveston Island. Friends and family of José Javier Cruz are holding a benefit Sunday to thank Texas Equusearch volunteers for their efforts to find the missing man. ...Friends and family gathered for a Saturday service to remember a retired teacher. ...Jurors returned a guilty verdict Thursday for the man who raped a woman after abducting her from the Galleria three years ago. A Pearland wiz kid hopes his third time's the charm as he advances to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Houston police are looking for a suspect involved in a deadly liquor store robbery. ...Summer school starts for the Houston Independent School District on Thursday. ...The second wave of Foley's layoffs comes Thursday. Next week the Texas Southern University Board of Regents will hear an appeal from the school's fired president, Priscilla Slade. ...A person shot by Houston police Thursday morning has been taken to Ben Taub Hospital. ...A real estate agent and a loan officer from Houston have been sentenced for their roles in a mortgage fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. ...Between May 9 and May 22, 2006, a white male suspect robbed several businesses in North Harris County, officials said. Harris County Crime Stoppers have released a photo of a man who they said has exposed himself to at least three children. Time is running out for homeowners who want to protest their property taxes. ...
The Houston City Council is set to take up two important votes Wednesday. ...A Houston federal judge has denied a temporary restraining order allowing Katrina evacuees to continue receiving housing assistance. ...Wednesday morning's rainfall, as expected, was causing serious delays on Houston's freeways. ...U.S. Congressman Ted Poe is speaking out about immigration reform. ...With the 2006 hurricane season two days away, the Houston Emergency Center and Energizer are doing what they can to help residents. ...A 53 year old man was shot and killed by an unknown gunman on Monday at about 12:45 a.m. at 5747 Lycomb. ...The heavy rain Monday morning flooded Halls Banks, according to a report received by the National Weather Service. ...The Memorial Day ceremony set for Monday morning at the Houston VA National Cemetery has been canceled. ...One person is dead and another hurt following a shooting in southwest Houston. ...The mayors of Houston and New Orleans are working on ways to get hurricane evacuees home again. ...Friends and family of Jack Cato will gather to remember him during a public viewing Thursday. ...Liberty County investigators are on their way to Mississippi to bring home a teenager who was the subject of an Amber Alert. ...A former Sugar Land police officer was indicted Tuesday on charges of official oppression and abusing his position. ...A woman was assaulted in her home after four men rushed into she and her husband's home Monday night in the 8500 block of E. Barron Wood Circle, the Harris County Sheriff's Department said. ...All stations and branches in Houston will be closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday, the postal service said. ...Crews will break ground on a new Houston elementary school Monday. ...Gov. Rick Perry makes a stop in Houston on Monday for a ceremonial bill signing. ...Hundreds of law enforcement officers from around the state will kick off the summer Special Olympic Games. ...HPD released a photo of Miguel Soria, the man they believe is responsible for the shooting deaths of two of his coworkers Friday night. The city of Pasadena has now confirmed that a mosquito sample from northern Pasadena has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. ...Police are searching for three suspects following a driveway robbery in Spring. ...The U.S. Postal Service calls the Bayou City the dog bite capital of the country. ...A 14-year-old boy is in the hospital Monday morning, the victim of an apparent drive by shooting in southwest Houston. ...A suspected drunken driver is in jail after he struck a police squad car in southeast Houston ...Houston police said the baby involved in an accident Sunday morning has died. ...Local taxpayers will soon have one less piece of paperwork to worry about. ...Another holiday weekend is approaching, and Houston police said they want you to be safe. ...Houston police said a father was walking with his family to their car when a man approached him and shot him several times Friday. ...Houston police are looking for suspects after finding a man shot to death in the 3400 block of Campbell. ...Houston native and U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was honored Saturday night in his hometown. ...A U.S. soldier from La Porte pleaded guilty Thursday possession of child pornography. ...Three suspects believed to have committed a string of vandalisms while video taping themselves have pled guilty. ...The U.S. Coast Guard transported a burn victim from a cargo ship near San Leon, Texas, to UTMB in Galveston on Thursday afternoon. ...Some local fifth-graders are working to maintain a monument to one of the state's first leaders. ...Investigators are trying to find the person responsible for a shooting in northwest Houston. ...Dayton ISD announced that the Fredda Nottingham Campus will be closed Thursday. ...Closing arguments take place Thursday in the trial of a Baytown pastor accused of hiring someone to burn down his church last year. ...If you're a displaced New Orleans resident who wants to vote in Saturday's mayoral runoff election, you're getting a little help. ...A Houston landmark has been transformed into affordable housing. ...According to the San Francisco Giants' Web site, slugger Barry Bonds won't play Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park. ...Houston city leaders have a lot on their plate Wednesday. ...Firefighters in northeast Harris County said a town home fire that happened around midnight is suspicious. ...The TAKS test results are in, and HISD students have something to brag about. ...Fort Bend investigators are looking for four suspects who broke into a home in the Chelsea Harbour subdivision Monday night. ...Houston police have arrested a suspect they believe is responsible for terrorizing a west Houston neighborhood. ...An exterminator will visit an Atascocita family Tuesday to help relieve them of a buzzing issue. ...Results from Houston students TAKS tests will be announced Tuesday morning. ...A 46-year-old man was held up for his car keys at a Chevron in Fort Bend County, officials said. ...If you're a low-income family looking to buy a new home, on Monday you can get some help making the first step. ...A Harris County deputy will be honored by President Bush on Monday after he was killed in the line of duty. ...Homicide investigators are trying to figure out why a man was shot to death in his town home near downtown. ...The postal service is helping to fill the stomachs of thousands of Houstonians. ...The SPCA said an alleged cockfighting ring was busted Sunday afternoon. ...A 93-year-old woman has been missing since Friday, Houston police said. Houston police are looking for an unknown suspect who shot a 17-year-old early Sunday morning in the 1400 block of Lakeside Estates Drive. ...What's it worth to you to help fight crime in your neighborhood? ...A Metro bus driver is expected to fully recover after being stabbed Saturday afternoon. ...Crime Stoppers is asking for help to solve the case in which a grandfather was killed. ...A suspect in a hit-and-run case is in custody after she and her passenger returned to the scene. ...Clinton Robert Zikuhr, from Katy, was found dead May 9 on Pilgrim Journey, the Fort Bend Sheriff's Department said. ...The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Department needs help looking for a 50-year-old man who hasn't been seen since April 24. On Thursday, HISD will vote on whether to close and consolidate five of the district’s smallest schools. ...Summer is just around the corner and planning is well under way for Houston's Fourth of July celebrations. ...Start your engines racing fans: Thursday kicks off the start of the return of Grand Prix racing in Houston. ...Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings is coming home Thursday. ...The recent case of a Hispanic teenager attacked and sexually assaulted, allegedly by two white teenagers has sparked a new movement. ...Local environmentalists are demanding lawmakers take action on growing pollution problems. ...Harris County Health officials are reporting the first human case of rabies in the Harris County area since 1997. ...The Houston City Council approved a plan that will renovate Hermann Park and the Museum of Natural Science. ...A man accused of murdering a local minister is being given time to find a lawyer. ...A voluntary recall was ordered for the Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers. ...Two men in Fort Bend County were charged with making and distributing methamphetamine on Monday, officials said. Harris County officials announced they may have solved a 6-year-old murder case. ...HISD students have something to brag about. ...The 19-year-old suspect in the shooting of a pastor remains in jail. A former bank official was convicted of 11 counts of misapplication of bank funds Monday, the Texas Attorney General's Office said. ...It's the only museum of its kind in the nation, and it's the latest addition to the Houston Museum District. ...Fire officials said a burning car inside of a parking garage prompted the temporary shutdown of the Southwest Freeway at Fondren on Tuesday morning. ...More HISD students will be in new school buildings next year. ...The Grand Prix of Houston kicks into high gear Thursday, but Tuesday the city welcomes racers with a parade downtown. ...Police are interviewing witnesses after an apparent misunderstanding led two men to shoot each other in the Heights. ...Houston police found a man's body in the 6400 block of Savoy Drive early Thursday morning. ...The 11th Earl of Sandwich will be in Houston on Thursday to help open a new restaurant. ...LULAC has set up a trust fund for the victim of a brutal attack in Spring. ...Houston's Better Business Bureau is expanding its services for Spanish-speaking consumers. ...Houston Mayor Bill White is in Washington, D.C., Thursday to pushing to get more FEMA money to Houston. ...A suspect is in the hospital after a robbery and shooting. There was another scare involving a Continental Airlines jet at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Wednesday. ...St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital will continue to care for a severely ill heart patient. ...University of Houston students who are on the four-year graduation plan could get some much needed tuition breaks, the Houston Chronicle reported. ...Some Houston police officers are about to come under much closer scrutiny about their pay, the Houston Chronicle reported. ...Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 9424 Fannin about 2 p.m. on Monday. ...Funeral services will be held Tuesday for the 17-year-old who was an innocent bystander, during a group fight in Missouri City last week. ...Friends and family members of the Klein teen who was brutally attacked will hold a prayer vigil Tuesday night. ...Houston police Monday morning caught a homeless woman who they said was breaking into a car along with another male. ...A man on death row for killing a Houston police officer could walk out of prison by the end of the year. ...A firefighter is recovering from smoke inhalation after battling another blaze in Houston. Arson investigators are trying to find out what caused an apartment fire that was started in three different spots. Immigrants and businesses in Houston are braced for work and spending boycotts aimed at protesting proposed crackdowns on illegal immigrants, and there is more than one protest set for Monday. At least one restaurant chain has had a change of heart about the boycott. ...Houston police said the case of a man who shot at two suspects who were breaking into his car will be referred to a grand jury. ...A woman suffering from heart and brain damage at St. Luke's will not be transferred to an Illinois hospital, family members said. ...A 20-year-old woman was shot and killed Friday after giving one suspect a ride from a gas station, HPD said. ...David King Jr. has been charged with murder in the April 3 shooting of Ivan Alejandro Carrera. ...A call to Harris County deputies about a hit-and-run accident led to the arrest of a suspect wanted in various crimes. ...Houston ISD officials said their police chief is leaving to work in Dallas. ...Houston police are investigating the case of a woman shot to death Friday morning. After multiple delays, prosecutors again Friday delayed making a decision whether or not to retry Brandy Briggs for the death of her son. ...The Houston plastic surgeon convicted of running down two women with his car while he was drunk went behind bars Friday. ...A cigarette is being blamed for an apartment fire in southwest Houston. ...The Houston Fire Department is slated to receive more pet rescue masks Thursday. The Texas Attorney General's Office said they have arrested two Houston women who used to work at the Benner Healthcare Center. ...The driver who led a Good Samaritan and police on a chase Wednesday morning has been identified and charged. ...Gov. Rick Perry has proclaimed Thursday bike and walk to school day in Texas. ...A man with a long criminal record has been sentenced to life in prison or looting three Beaumont homes that were evacuated during Hurricane Rita. EquuSearch said they are still looking for signs of missing 3-year-old Kendrick Jackson even though the official search is suspended. ...Katrina evacuees living in Houston have the chance to get a free cell phone Wednesday. ...Police are looking for several teenagers who they said shot a man multiple times behind a gas station. ...Police are investigating the murder of a man in northwest Houston. ...Friends and Family of a Klein High School student killed in an accident will gather for her funeral Wednesday. ...Astronaut Mike Fincke brought a positive message to students at Aldine Senior High School on Tuesday. ...A teacher who used Scotch tape to shut some of her students' mouths is out of a job. ...The launch of the Delta Two rocket was delayed Tuesday morning due to strong winds. ...The State Public Utility Commission is set to release a report Tuesday on last week's rolling blackouts. ...The Houston Independent School District launched a campaign to teach its students how to play it safe when riding a bicycle. ...The sentencing for Karla Chavez Joya, the accused ringleader of the deadliest smuggling attempt in U.S. history, has been postponed until May 1. ...The federal government is asking 625 people in Texas to pay back a total of $1.26 million in recovery aid they shouldn't have received after Hurricane Rita. ...Drivers willing to pay to sidestep lines for the Bolivar and Port Aransas ferries may now sign up for priority boarding stickers, the Houston Chronicle reported. ...Houston lost out to New York City as the United States' choice to host the 2012 Olympics, then London was chosen over the Big Apple. But Houston's not giving up on its Olympic dreams. ...Katy detectives are looking for suspects after a man was found dead on the side of the road Sunday night. ...A former Katy ISD teacher wants more time to appeal the school board's decision to fire her after she put Scotch tape on students' mouths, the Houston Chronicle reported. ...Volunteers returned Sunday to an area near the apartment complex where Kendrick Jackson was last seen. The father of missing 3-year-old Kendrick Jackson appeared in federal court Monday morning on a weapon charge. ...A man is recovering from smoke inhalation after a fire destroyed his apartment early Monday morning. ...Kids who attend Meyer Elementary in Fort Bend County have been waiting all weekend to learn if there will be school Monday. ...Charges have been filed against a man who HPD says opened fire on them, grazing one officer's leg. ...FEMA has begun sending out letters to people who should not have received money after the hurricanes. ...Three people died Saturday afternoon in a car accident in Sugar Land. ...A Galveston man drowned Saturday while swimming in the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels. ...A Houston police officer is recovering after being grazed by a bullet. ...At a Thursday press conference, Chief Harold Hurtt said the force was doing extensive recruiting all over the country to beef up the staff. ...The mall, which was built in 1976, will be developed for $32 million. ...Houston police are asking for help in finding a man accused of killing a local reverend. Galveston's Beach Party this weekend is set to attract more partiers than last year. ...Fire crews battled a small fire at Houston Baptist University on Thursday morning. ...Houston City Council member Shelley Sekula-Gibbs is expected to announce her intentions Thursday to run for Tom DeLay's congressional seat. ...Ballet's backstage dramas rarely progress to the legal theater, but a principal member of the Houston ballet has filed a sexual harassment suit against the foundation, the Houston Chronicle reported. ...An FBI terrorism task force investigation turned up a Houston connection in Pennsylvania. ...On average, Houstonians are paying $2.84 per gallon. A Sugar Land man faces multiple charges after a joint investigation between the FBI, Houston Medicaid Fraud Unit and the Texas Attorney General's Office. ...Two brothers have been charged in connection with a Tuesday shooting that left two teens dead. ...Air travelers will soon have a new way to pamper their pets. ...Two teenagers are recovering in the hospital after they were the victims of an apparent random shooting. ...Police believe speeding is to blame for a deadly accident in Kingwood. ...The father of missing 3-year-old Kendrick Jackson is scheduled to make his first court appearance Wednesday. ...A 20-year-old Houston man charged with impersonating a police officer and attempting to kidnap a 9-year-old girl told police that he had tried the same thing more than 100 times, the Houston Chronicle reported. ...More than 40 Harris County deputies left their uniforms at home Tuesday morning and headed to Commissioners Court. ...Nancy Rapoport announced her resignation Monday on the heels of a drop in rankings, the Houston Chronicle reported. ...The Rockets' last game of the season is Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. ...Tom DeLay is expected to speak at a ceremony Tuesday honoring Ellington Field. ...The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a warning to the Hispanic about unpasteurized dairy products such as cheeses after getting two reports of brucellosis. ...A 32-year-old Needville man who allegedly beat a 10-month-old boy to death was indicted this week on a capital murder charge, the Fort Bend Harold and Texas Coaster reported. Plans for a controversial Metro rail line are taking shape. ...Police are searching for a suspect who robbed and tried to carjack a man. ...A mother and daughter have been indicted on Medicaid fraud charges. ...The man known as the railroad killer has been linked to another murder. ...Texas Department of Criminal Justice officials said a 31-year-old man on death row for killing a Houston convenience store clerk has died in prison. ...A 58-year-old woman in Fort Bend County was robbed in her driveway in Kingsbridge, officials said. ...A suspect has been charged in the fatal Feb. 7, 2005, shooting of a man. ...The Public Parking Commission will hold its first bi-monthly meeting Thursday. ...A man accused of shooting another man on a Metro bus is scheduled to make his first court appearance Thursday. ...Fort Bend County officials said a 10-year-old made up a story about an attempted abduction. ...Volunteers vow to keep searching for missing toddler Kendrick Jackson as another day goes by in his disappearance. ...There will be extra police patrols in Fort Bend County on Wednesday following the latest in a string of attempted abductions. ...The city of Houston may be on the brink of filing its first environmental lawsuit against a local refinery. ...A husband who said he was twirling a handgun when he accidentally shot and killed his wife has been charged with murder, Houston police said. ...The only suspect in the case of a missing 3-year-old boy is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning. ...A group of Houston police officers took a baby alligator into custody Tuesday night from the University of Houston campus, the Houston Chronicle reported. ...Two fire departments battled an apartment fire in Pearland on Tuesday. ...Houston City Controller Annise Parker's audit found that the city's trash collector overcharged the city. ...Closing arguments are under way in the sentencing phase of a Houston plastic surgeon convicted of intoxicated assault. ...Former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling is on the stand for a second day. This blog will feature highlights from his most recent testimony as recorded by 11 News Reporter Jason Whitely. ...The so-called Railroad Killer is getting some help from his native country in efforts to stop his execution next month. ...The polls are now open for the primary election runoff. ...A candlelight vigil is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. at Guadalupe Plaza Park, and St. Thomas University will host a prayer vigil on the student life mall at 7 p.m. in the 3800 block of Montrose. ...The state of Texas is looking for a private partner to help finance the trans-Texas corridor project. ... |
