Houston News

Victim's mom testifies in girlfriend-grilling trial

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:58:23 GMT
The mother of Tynesha Stewart , the Aggie coed who was allegedly strangled, dismembered and grilled by her ex-boyfriend took the stand in his murder trial Tuesday.

Opening day rapidly approaching for Houston Pavilions downtown

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:09:57 GMT
Developers are hoping the Houston Pavilions will give residents and tourists alike another reason to visit downtown.

Ike caused $23M in damage to area airports

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:30:29 GMT
Houston's airports are facing a hefty price tag to repair damage caused by Hurricane Ike.

Man found fatally shot, tied with duct tape

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:08:02 GMT
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man they found bound with duct tape around his ankles, mouth and eyes Monday.

Baytown shoplifters turn violent

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:21:03 GMT

Baytown police are looking for three men they say stole from a Macy's store inside the San Jacinto Mall and then assaulted two officers who tried to apprehend them in the mall parking lot.

Who benefits from National Night Out?

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:27:35 GMT

National night out is supposed to deter crime and it takes place tonight. The idea behind the event is to encouraged everyone to get out, meet their neighbors and even the citizens on patrol or COPS in their ...

GISD welcomes students back today

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:26:44 GMT

Superintendent Lynne Cleveland estimates that no more than half of the public school district's students will return when classes resume today.

HPD: Feud between 2 female neighbors leads to gunshots

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:09:05 GMT

A feud between two female neighbors escalated into a shooting late Monday night and now one woman is in critical condition and another is jail.

Galveston police Taser wedding guests

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:12:55 GMT
An eyewitness shot video of one portion of the police response at the H2O bar in Galveston early Sunday morning that shows officers using Tasers to subdue two of the wedding guests. One of the men can be heard crying in pain after being knocked to the ground. This video was posted on YouTube.

Police chase machete-wielding man

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:11:43 GMT
HOUSTON -- Highway 290 was shutdown late Monday night after a man locked himself in a van with a machete. The standoff began after a police chase that started in Pasadena just after 9 p.m.

Making up for Ike, La Porte ISD decides to extend school days

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:10:35 GMT
The superintendent's plan calls for the schools to extend their daily schedule by 30 minutes. He said it's not the ideal situation, but it is the best decision for the district.

Galveston 'tent city' shelter resident shot by nearby homeowner

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:09:37 GMT
A homeowner has been charged with shooting a man who had been staying at a Red Cross shelter across the street from his home.

City: FEMA official's arrest won't hurt Galveston aid

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:08:38 GMT
A FEMA spokesperson said Monday she could not yet comment about whether the detention of a senior agency official by Galveston police would jeopardize the city's relationship with the federal government.

UTMB's future in doubt after Hurricane Ike

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:07:50 GMT
GALVESTON -- One of the state's premier medical research facilities is learning the hard way, at least on its first floor, that there is very little that can be saved after Hurricane Ike. Floodwaters swamped every building at UTMB with 750,000 square feet of infrastructure, including the pharmacy and blood bank, gone.

Backe brawl witness: Police 'just punching, punching, punching'

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:06:50 GMT
GALVESTON -- All Michael McMillan said he could do was stand and watch as Galveston police officers arrested - and he claims beat - his friend Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe.

Did CenterPoint budget cuts help keep Houston in the dark?

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:05:51 GMT
CenterPoint's own reports showed that in 2002 it spent nearly $40 million maintaining overhead lines that bring electricity to your home. That amount dropped to $37 million four years later and by 2007, was cut again to $34.9 million.

Houston investors stress over credit crisis

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:42:34 GMT
As the stock market continues to struggle, financial houses in Houston have been trying to settle the nerves of their worried clients.

On-duty security officer assaulted in Cinco Ranch subdivision

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:41:33 GMT
Fort Bend County detectives are looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a neighborhood security officer.

Investors losing faith in the dollar hunt for Buffalo gold coins

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:53:58 GMT
At Royal Coin and Jewelry, Sonny Toupard's phone has been ringing off the hook. His customers are looking for coins - gold coins, to be precise.

Broken homes leave many Bolivar Peninsula residents brokenhearted

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:52:54 GMT
She's made the trek hundreds of times before, but when Carole Hamadey returned to the Bolivar Peninsula Monday, it was completely unfamiliar.