Adrienne: May 2006 Archives

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.

>> Continue reading: Two sentenced in mortgage fraud scheme

Between May 9 and May 22, 2006, a white male suspect robbed several businesses in North Harris County, officials said.

>> Continue reading: Harris County releases photo of suspected serial robber

Harris County Crime Stoppers have released a photo of a man who they said has exposed himself to at least three children.

>> Continue reading: Officials: Suspect exposed himself to 3 children

Time is running out for homeowners who want to protest their property taxes.

>> Continue reading: Deadline to protest property taxes Wednesday

The Houston City Council is set to take up two important votes Wednesday.

>> Continue reading: Council to vote on red light camera contract, day labor site money

A Houston federal judge has denied a temporary restraining order allowing Katrina evacuees to continue receiving housing assistance.

>> Continue reading: Judge denies FEMA extension for some

Wednesday morning's rainfall, as expected, was causing serious delays on Houston's freeways.

>> Continue reading: Rain building on freeways, slowing drivers

U.S. Congressman Ted Poe is speaking out about immigration reform.

>> Continue reading: Rep. Poe in town to discuss immigration

With the 2006 hurricane season two days away, the Houston Emergency Center and Energizer are doing what they can to help residents.

>> Continue reading: Energizer donating batteries, flashlights

A 53 year old man was shot and killed by an unknown gunman on Monday at about 12:45 a.m. at 5747 Lycomb.

>> Continue reading: Man shot in his front yard

The heavy rain Monday morning flooded Halls Banks, according to a report received by the National Weather Service.

>> Continue reading: Halls Bayou out of banks

The Memorial Day ceremony set for Monday morning at the Houston VA National Cemetery has been canceled.

>> Continue reading: Memorial Day service at cemetery canceled

One person is dead and another hurt following a shooting in southwest Houston.

>> Continue reading: One dead, another hurt after shooting

The mayors of Houston and New Orleans are working on ways to get hurricane evacuees home again.

>> Continue reading: Mayors work on plans to bring evacuees home

Friends and family of Jack Cato will gather to remember him during a public viewing Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Public viewing for Jack Cato today

Liberty County investigators are on their way to Mississippi to bring home a teenager who was the subject of an Amber Alert.

>> Continue reading: Missing Liberty County girl found in Mississippi

A former Sugar Land police officer was indicted Tuesday on charges of official oppression and abusing his position.

>> Continue reading: Sugar Land officer indicted on oppression charge

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.

>> Continue reading: Police: Woman sexually assaulted during robbery

All stations and branches in Houston will be closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday, the postal service said.

>> Continue reading: Post offices will close for Memorial Day

Crews will break ground on a new Houston elementary school Monday.

>> Continue reading: Crews to break ground on new school

Gov. Rick Perry makes a stop in Houston on Monday for a ceremonial bill signing.

>> Continue reading: Perry in town for ceremonial bill signing

Hundreds of law enforcement officers from around the state will kick off the summer Special Olympic Games.

>> Continue reading: Officers raise money for Special Olympics

HPD released a photo of Miguel Soria, the man they believe is responsible for the shooting deaths of two of his coworkers Friday night.

>> Continue reading: Photo of workplace shooting suspect released

The city of Pasadena has now confirmed that a mosquito sample from northern Pasadena has tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

>> Continue reading: West Nile Virus found in sample from Pasadena

Police are searching for three suspects following a driveway robbery in Spring.

>> Continue reading: Briefcase with thousands of dollars inside stolen in Spring

The U.S. Postal Service calls the Bayou City the dog bite capital of the country.

>> Continue reading: Houston's the dog bite capital, Postal Service says

A 14-year-old boy is in the hospital Monday morning, the victim of an apparent drive by shooting in southwest Houston.

>> Continue reading: Teen possibly a victim of a drive-by shooting

A suspected drunken driver is in jail after he struck a police squad car in southeast Houston

>> Continue reading: Suspected drunken driver hits police car

Houston police said the baby involved in an accident Sunday morning has died.

>> Continue reading: Driver in fatal crash may face charges

Local taxpayers will soon have one less piece of paperwork to worry about.

>> Continue reading: HISD to close its tax collection office

Another holiday weekend is approaching, and Houston police said they want you to be safe.

>> Continue reading: HPD's on the lookout for unbuckled drivers

Houston police said a father was walking with his family to their car when a man approached him and shot him several times Friday.

>> Continue reading: Father killed in front of his family

Houston police are looking for suspects after finding a man shot to death in the 3400 block of Campbell.

>> Continue reading: Teen found shot to death Friday night

Houston native and U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was honored Saturday night in his hometown.

>> Continue reading: U.S. attorney general honored in his hometown

A U.S. soldier from La Porte pleaded guilty Thursday possession of child pornography.

>> Continue reading: La Porte soldier pleads guilty to having child porn

Three suspects believed to have committed a string of vandalisms while video taping themselves have pled guilty.

>> Continue reading: Three suspects in vandalisms plead 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.

>> Continue reading: Coast Guard medevacs burn victim from cargo ship

Some local fifth-graders are working to maintain a monument to one of the state's first leaders.

>> Continue reading: Fifth-graders raise money to preserve monument

Investigators are trying to find the person responsible for a shooting in northwest Houston.

>> Continue reading: Katrina survivor shot at apartment complex

Dayton ISD announced that the Fredda Nottingham Campus will be closed Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Dayton ISD school 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.

>> Continue reading: Closing arguments to start in pastor's trial

If you're a displaced New Orleans resident who wants to vote in Saturday's mayoral runoff election, you're getting a little help.

>> Continue reading: Center offes free fax for New Orleans absentee votes

A Houston landmark has been transformed into affordable housing.

>> Continue reading: Landmark transformed into affordable housing

According to the San Francisco Giants' Web site, slugger Barry Bonds won't play Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park.

>> Continue reading: Barry Bonds won't hit No. 714 in Houston

Houston city leaders have a lot on their plate Wednesday.

>> Continue reading: City Council to vote on airport shuttle Wednesday

Firefighters in northeast Harris County said a town home fire that happened around midnight is suspicious.

>> Continue reading: Firefighters say town home fire is suspicious

The TAKS test results are in, and HISD students have something to brag about.

>> Continue reading: HISD's passing rates for TAKS increase

Fort Bend investigators are looking for four suspects who broke into a home in the Chelsea Harbour subdivision Monday night.

>> Continue reading: Four men break into Fort Bend home

Houston police have arrested a suspect they believe is responsible for terrorizing a west Houston neighborhood.

>> Continue reading: Police arrest sexual assault suspect

An exterminator will visit an Atascocita family Tuesday to help relieve them of a buzzing issue.

>> Continue reading: Atascocita family's tree filled with bees

Results from Houston students TAKS tests will be announced Tuesday morning.

>> Continue reading: HISD's results from TAKS come out Tuesday

A 46-year-old man was held up for his car keys at a Chevron in Fort Bend County, officials said.

>> Continue reading: Man held up at Fresno gas station

If you're a low-income family looking to buy a new home, on Monday you can get some help making the first step.

>> Continue reading: Habitat for Humanity fair starts Monday

A Harris County deputy will be honored by President Bush on Monday after he was killed in the line of duty.

>> Continue reading: President Bush to honor slain deputy

Homicide investigators are trying to figure out why a man was shot to death in his town home near downtown.

>> Continue reading: Man killed near his town home downtown

The postal service is helping to fill the stomachs of thousands of Houstonians.

>> Continue reading: Area letter carriers to deliver food donations

The SPCA said an alleged cockfighting ring was busted Sunday afternoon.

>> Continue reading: Alleged cockfighting ring busted in southeast Houston

A 93-year-old woman has been missing since Friday, Houston police said.

Dorothy Bonewitz

>> Continue reading: Missing woman, 93, last seen Friday

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.

>> Continue reading: Teen shot to death while walking with cousin

What's it worth to you to help fight crime in your neighborhood?

>> Continue reading: Heights residents will help pay to fight crime

A Metro bus driver is expected to fully recover after being stabbed Saturday afternoon.

>> Continue reading: Metro bus driver stabbed in the chest

Crime Stoppers is asking for help to solve the case in which a grandfather was killed.

>> Continue reading: Police need help solving January hit-and-run

A suspect in a hit-and-run case is in custody after she and her passenger returned to the scene.

>> Continue reading: Suspect in Fannin hit-and-run captured

Clinton Robert Zikuhr, from Katy, was found dead May 9 on Pilgrim Journey, the Fort Bend Sheriff's Department said.

>> Continue reading: Police investigating 22-year-old's death

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Department needs help looking for a 50-year-old man who hasn't been seen since April 24.

Darwin Clay Metter

>> Continue reading: Sugar Land man last seen April 24

On Thursday, HISD will vote on whether to close and consolidate five of the district’s smallest schools.

>> Continue reading: HISD to vote on school closings

Summer is just around the corner and planning is well under way for Houston's Fourth of July celebrations.

>> Continue reading: Mayor to detail July 4th celebration plans

Start your engines racing fans: Thursday kicks off the start of the return of Grand Prix racing in Houston.

>> Continue reading: Grand Prix practice races start Thursday

Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings is coming home Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Education secretary coming home for a visit

The recent case of a Hispanic teenager attacked and sexually assaulted, allegedly by two white teenagers has sparked a new movement.

>> Continue reading: LULAC to hold town hall meeting on hate crimes

Local environmentalists are demanding lawmakers take action on growing pollution problems.

>> Continue reading: Environmentalists blast lack of action on air pollution

Harris County Health officials are reporting the first human case of rabies in the Harris County area since 1997.

>> Continue reading: Officials report case of human rabies in Harris County

The Houston City Council approved a plan that will renovate Hermann Park and the Museum of Natural Science.

>> Continue reading: City Council approves museum plan

A man accused of murdering a local minister is being given time to find a lawyer.

>> Continue reading: Hearing reset for man accused of killing pastor

A voluntary recall was ordered for the Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers.

>> Continue reading: Bike child carrier recalled due to fall hazard

Two men in Fort Bend County were charged with making and distributing methamphetamine on Monday, officials said.

>> Continue reading: Two arrested for allegedly distributing methamphetamine

Harris County officials announced they may have solved a 6-year-old murder case.

>> Continue reading: Suspect arrested in teacher's cold case murder

HISD students have something to brag about.

>> Continue reading: HISD students beat national Stanford test average

The 19-year-old suspect in the shooting of a pastor remains in jail.

Christopher James Trotter Jr.

>> Continue reading: Mugshot of suspect in pastor's shooting released

A former bank official was convicted of 11 counts of misapplication of bank funds Monday, the Texas Attorney General's Office said.

>> Continue reading: Bank official convicted of embezzlement

It's the only museum of its kind in the nation, and it's the latest addition to the Houston Museum District.

>> Continue reading: Weather museum offers summer camp for kids

Fire officials said a burning car inside of a parking garage prompted the temporary shutdown of the Southwest Freeway at Fondren on Tuesday morning.

>> Continue reading: Car fire prompts temporary shutdown of feeder road

More HISD students will be in new school buildings next year.

>> Continue reading: HISD to break ground on new school

The Grand Prix of Houston kicks into high gear Thursday, but Tuesday the city welcomes racers with a parade downtown.

>> Continue reading: Parade welcomes Grand Prix racers

Police are interviewing witnesses after an apparent misunderstanding led two men to shoot each other in the Heights.

>> Continue reading: Apparent misunderstanding leads to double shooting

Houston police found a man's body in the 6400 block of Savoy Drive early Thursday morning.

>> Continue reading: Man found dead in a car

The 11th Earl of Sandwich will be in Houston on Thursday to help open a new restaurant.

>> Continue reading: Clemens invites 11th Earl of Sandwich to Houston

LULAC has set up a trust fund for the victim of a brutal attack in Spring.

>> Continue reading: Trust fund set up for Spring assault victim

Houston's Better Business Bureau is expanding its services for Spanish-speaking consumers.

>> Continue reading: BBB launches new site for Spanish-speaking consumers

Houston Mayor Bill White is in Washington, D.C., Thursday to pushing to get more FEMA money to Houston.

>> Continue reading: Mayor asking FEMA for more money

A suspect is in the hospital after a robbery and shooting.

>> Continue reading: Police: Man shot after trying to rob his friends

There was another scare involving a Continental Airlines jet at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Wednesday.

>> Continue reading: Another Continental jet has a scare Wednesday

St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital will continue to care for a severely ill heart patient.

>> Continue reading: Heart patient to remain under St. Luke's care for now

University of Houston students who are on the four-year graduation plan could get some much needed tuition breaks, the Houston Chronicle reported.

>> Continue reading: UH students could get $3,000 in tuition rebates

Some Houston police officers are about to come under much closer scrutiny about their pay, the Houston Chronicle reported.

>> Continue reading: HPD overtime coming under closer scrutiny

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 9424 Fannin about 2 p.m. on Monday.

>> Continue reading: Man found behind warehouse on Fannin

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.

>> Continue reading: Funeral services for slain innocent bystander

Friends and family members of the Klein teen who was brutally attacked will hold a prayer vigil Tuesday night.

>> Continue reading: Vigil Tuesday night for assaulted teen

Houston police Monday morning caught a homeless woman who they said was breaking into a car along with another male.

>> Continue reading: Suspected car thief caught at Memorial Park

A man on death row for killing a Houston police officer could walk out of prison by the end of the year.

>> Continue reading: Man on death row for killing HPD officer may get out

A firefighter is recovering from smoke inhalation after battling another blaze in Houston.

>> Continue reading: Firefighter recovering from smoke inhalation

Arson investigators are trying to find out what caused an apartment fire that was started in three different spots.

>> Continue reading: Arson investigating apartment fire

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.

>> Continue reading: Several demonstrations planned for Monday