, Digital News EditorPublished: August 18, 2020, 12:55 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital News EditorPublished: August 18, 2020, 12:55 pmTags: , , , , HOUSTON – For the first time in U.S. history, a mostly-virtual Democratic National Convention was called into session Monday night.The most anticipated addresses of the first night came from the keynote speakers -- Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former first lady Michelle Obama.“If you take one thing from my words tonight, it is this: If you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can,”...…, Digital News EditorPublished: August 18, 2020, 12:55 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital News EditorPublished: August 18, 2020, 12:55 pmTags: , , , , HOUSTON – For the first time in U.S. history, a mostly-virtual Democratic National Convention was called into session Monday night.The most anticipated addresses of the first night came from the keynote speakers -- Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former first lady Michelle Obama.“If you take one thing from my words tonight, it is this: If you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can,”...WW…

, Digital News EditorPublished: August 10, 2020, 3:01 pmTags: , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital News EditorPublished: August 10, 2020, 3:01 pmTags: , , , PEARLAND, Texas – The Pearland Police Department is warning area residents to be vigilant after five horses were found butchered in the area.According to authorities, the first slaughtered horse was found on May 22. Another was found shortly after on June 9, and according to police, “both horses were killed in the proximity of the city limits of Pearland along the Sam Houston Toll Road.”Authorities said that on...…, Digital News EditorPublished: August 10, 2020, 3:01 pmTags: , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital News EditorPublished: August 10, 2020, 3:01 pmTags: , , , PEARLAND, Texas – The Pearland Police Department is warning area residents to be vigilant after five horses were found butchered in the area.According to authorities, the first slaughtered horse was found on May 22. Another was found shortly after on June 9, and according to police, “both horses were killed in the proximity of the city limits of Pearland along the Sam Houston Toll Road.”Authorities said that on...WW…

, Digital News EditorPublished: July 28, 2020, 2:45 pmUpdated: July 29, 2020, 7:05 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital News EditorPublished: July 28, 2020, 2:45 pmUpdated: July 29, 2020, 7:05 pmTags: , , , , HOUSTON – Both the U.S. and Texas departments of Agriculture are advising people not to plant any unsolicited seeds they may have gotten in the mail.According to , these seed packets, falsely labeled as jewelry, come from China and have been mailed to people all over the country, including Texas.People are being advised not to plant the...…, Digital News EditorPublished: July 28, 2020, 2:45 pmUpdated: July 29, 2020, 7:05 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital News EditorPublished: July 28, 2020, 2:45 pmUpdated: July 29, 2020, 7:05 pmTags: , , , , HOUSTON – Both the U.S. and Texas departments of Agriculture are advising people not to plant any unsolicited seeds they may have gotten in the mail.According to , these seed packets, falsely labeled as jewelry, come from China and have been mailed to people all over the country, including Texas.People are being advised not to plant the...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – The Houston 2026 Bid Committee took the next steps toward pitching Houston as the host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The committee gave a virtual presentation to members of FIFA and U.S. Soccer Monday in which they explained why Houston would be the best place to host the major sporting event, according to a news release. Houston has hosted two Super Bowls, a Final Four tournament and several international matches among many other major sporting events and is one of 17 cities under construction to host the 2026...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – The Houston 2026 Bid Committee took the next steps toward pitching Houston as the host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The committee gave a virtual presentation to members of FIFA and U.S. Soccer Monday in which they explained why Houston would be the best place to host the major sporting event, according to a news release. Houston has hosted two Super Bowls, a Final Four tournament and several international matches among many other major sporting events and is one of 17 cities under construction to host the 2026...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – A man has been identified and charged in connection with the death of his girlfriend over a year ago, according to newly released court documents.Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez, 29, was reported missing on June 21, 2018, when she vanished after dropping her daughter off at the babysitter’s house.According to authorities, Jimenez-Rodriguez did not show up to work the next day but sent multiple texts to a coworker saying the babysitter told her to pick her daughter back up and another that said she thought someone was following...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – A man has been identified and charged in connection with the death of his girlfriend over a year ago, according to newly released court documents.Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez, 29, was reported missing on June 21, 2018, when she vanished after dropping her daughter off at the babysitter’s house.According to authorities, Jimenez-Rodriguez did not show up to work the next day but sent multiple texts to a coworker saying the babysitter told her to pick her daughter back up and another that said she thought someone was following...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – The coronavirus is adding strain to the Houston Fire Department, according to a news release.More than 300 Houston firefighters are in quarantine because of potential exposure to COVID-19, according to the release.“The number of firefighters unavailable to report for duty further reduces the availability of personnel and creates an extreme strain on the department,” the release said.Mayor Sylvester Turner has authorized increased overtime compensation for those still working to mitigate the shortfall.Houston Fire Chief...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – The coronavirus is adding strain to the Houston Fire Department, according to a news release.More than 300 Houston firefighters are in quarantine because of potential exposure to COVID-19, according to the release.“The number of firefighters unavailable to report for duty further reduces the availability of personnel and creates an extreme strain on the department,” the release said.Mayor Sylvester Turner has authorized increased overtime compensation for those still working to mitigate the shortfall.Houston Fire Chief...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering up to $10,000 ($5,000 for each person) as a reward for any information that could lead to the arrest of a couple wanted in connection with fires that happened during the riots in St. Paul, Minnesota.According to a news release, Jose Felan, Jr. and his girlfriend, Mena Dyaha Yousif, are accused of setting several businesses on fire during the riots in Minnesota following the death of George Floyd.A video connecting Felan to the fires went viral,...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering up to $10,000 ($5,000 for each person) as a reward for any information that could lead to the arrest of a couple wanted in connection with fires that happened during the riots in St. Paul, Minnesota.According to a news release, Jose Felan, Jr. and his girlfriend, Mena Dyaha Yousif, are accused of setting several businesses on fire during the riots in Minnesota following the death of George Floyd.A video connecting Felan to the fires went viral,...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – The due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that won’t stop the event from carrying on next year.Rodeo officials announced the new dates for the 2021 Barbecue Contest and the month-long livestock show and rodeo.The contest will be on Feb. 25 through 27 and the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will start on March 2 and will run through March 21.Days after opening, the 2020 event was called off due to the imminent threat of the coronavirus pandemic in the Houston area. One of the first positive cases of coronavirus in...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – The due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that won’t stop the event from carrying on next year.Rodeo officials announced the new dates for the 2021 Barbecue Contest and the month-long livestock show and rodeo.The contest will be on Feb. 25 through 27 and the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will start on March 2 and will run through March 21.Days after opening, the 2020 event was called off due to the imminent threat of the coronavirus pandemic in the Houston area. One of the first positive cases of coronavirus in...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially announced that she will require county residents to wear masks or face-covering in public in a joint news conference with Mayor Sylvester Turner on Wednesday.Hidalgo said she would be signing an order requiring people to wear some form of face-covering that will go into effect Monday and remain in effect for 30 days.According to Hidalgo, she is putting the order in place to help keep people safe as officials work to reopen the county, but masks are not a replacement for social...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially announced that she will require county residents to wear masks or face-covering in public in a joint news conference with Mayor Sylvester Turner on Wednesday.Hidalgo said she would be signing an order requiring people to wear some form of face-covering that will go into effect Monday and remain in effect for 30 days.According to Hidalgo, she is putting the order in place to help keep people safe as officials work to reopen the county, but masks are not a replacement for social...WW…

LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – A man is in custody after authorities said he was found drunk and naked inside a vehicle in northwest Harris County.The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 6100 block of the North Sam Houston Parkway West, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.Herman said authorities conducted a welfare check on a man who was slumped over inside a running vehicle. When they approached the man, authorities realized he was naked and showing signs of intoxication, Herman said.The man was asked to put on...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – A man is in custody after authorities said he was found drunk and naked inside a vehicle in northwest Harris County.The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 6100 block of the North Sam Houston Parkway West, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.Herman said authorities conducted a welfare check on a man who was slumped over inside a running vehicle. When they approached the man, authorities realized he was naked and showing signs of intoxication, Herman said.The man was asked to put on...WW…