Breaking News“Should the number of new cases grow too rapidly, it will eventually challenge our ability to treat both COVID-19 and non-COVID 19 patients," said Methodist's CEO.11:47 AM CDT June 24, 2020HOUSTON — As the number of patients hospitalized with the coronavirus has reached 12 days in a row, there are warning signs that Houston hospitals are nearing a tipping point.At the Texas Medical Center in Houston, were occupied on Tuesday. Twenty-seven percent of those ICU patients have COVID-19.The normal base occupancy rate at the world's largest medical center is 70 to 80 percent.The...…Breaking News“Should the number of new cases grow too rapidly, it will eventually challenge our ability to treat both COVID-19 and non-COVID 19 patients," said Methodist's CEO.11:47 AM CDT June 24, 2020HOUSTON — As the number of patients hospitalized with the coronavirus has reached 12 days in a row, there are warning signs that Houston hospitals are nearing a tipping point.At the Texas Medical Center in Houston, were occupied on Tuesday. Twenty-seven percent of those ICU patients have COVID-19.The normal base occupancy rate at the world's largest medical center is 70 to 80 percent.The...WW…

Breaking NewsThe home is owned by former Los Angeles Dodger Carl Crawford, a Houston native.3:39 PM CDT May 16, 2020HOUSTON — A woman and child have died after they were pulled from a pool at a north Houston home Saturday afternoon.Witnesses say 25-year-old Bethany Lartique was trying to save 5-year-old Kasin Hersi when both drowned. The two were pulled from a pool in the 1400 block of Mansfield.Emergency crews performed CPR on both victims at the scene. The woman and child died at the hospital, according to Houston police.The victims, who aren't related, were at a party and music...…Breaking NewsThe home is owned by former Los Angeles Dodger Carl Crawford, a Houston native.3:39 PM CDT May 16, 2020HOUSTON — A woman and child have died after they were pulled from a pool at a north Houston home Saturday afternoon.Witnesses say 25-year-old Bethany Lartique was trying to save 5-year-old Kasin Hersi when both drowned. The two were pulled from a pool in the 1400 block of Mansfield.Emergency crews performed CPR on both victims at the scene. The woman and child died at the hospital, according to Houston police.The victims, who aren't related, were at a party and music...WW…

Breaking NewsLee Price III is also accused of using the CARES Act funds on real estate, a Rolex and a Ford F-350 pickup.3:08 PM CDT August 4, 2020HOUSTON — A Houston man is in big trouble with the feds who say he spent $1.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds on a $200,000 luxury vehicle, a fancy truck and other items.Lee Price III, 29, was arrested on charges of making false statements to a financial institution, wire fraud, bank fraud and engaging in unlawful monetary transactions.U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick said Price cooked up a scheme to submit fraudulent applications for the Paycheck...…Breaking NewsLee Price III is also accused of using the CARES Act funds on real estate, a Rolex and a Ford F-350 pickup.3:08 PM CDT August 4, 2020HOUSTON — A Houston man is in big trouble with the feds who say he spent $1.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds on a $200,000 luxury vehicle, a fancy truck and other items.Lee Price III, 29, was arrested on charges of making false statements to a financial institution, wire fraud, bank fraud and engaging in unlawful monetary transactions.U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick said Price cooked up a scheme to submit fraudulent applications for the Paycheck...WW…

Three armed suspects wearing medical masks forced employees and customers to the floor and tied them up.11:23 AM CDT July 8, 2020HOUSTON — Police are trying to find three armed suspects who robbed an electronics store in southwest Houston last month.It happened just before 6 p.m. on June 19 at Falcon Electronics at 7798 Harwin. The three suspects wore medical masks when they barged into the store and forced employees and customers to the ground. They zip-tied their hands together while holding them at gunpoint.One of the suspects pointed a gun at an employee’s head and ordered him to...…Three armed suspects wearing medical masks forced employees and customers to the floor and tied them up.11:23 AM CDT July 8, 2020HOUSTON — Police are trying to find three armed suspects who robbed an electronics store in southwest Houston last month.It happened just before 6 p.m. on June 19 at Falcon Electronics at 7798 Harwin. The three suspects wore medical masks when they barged into the store and forced employees and customers to the ground. They zip-tied their hands together while holding them at gunpoint.One of the suspects pointed a gun at an employee’s head and ordered him to...WW…

Breaking NewsThe $15 million to help Houstonians pay rent was gone in less than 90 minutes. A lot of people who needed help could never get through to the website.10:23 AM CDT May 13, 2020HOUSTON — The $15 million meant to help Houstonians pay rent is already gone. The money dried up in less than 90 minutes."All funds for the BakerRipley COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program have been committed. Enrollment has been suspended," Baker Ripley tweeted at 11:35 a.m. "The site is now closed."The online application process began at 10 a.m. Wednesday and they stopped accepting applications at 11:25...…Breaking NewsThe $15 million to help Houstonians pay rent was gone in less than 90 minutes. A lot of people who needed help could never get through to the website.10:23 AM CDT May 13, 2020HOUSTON — The $15 million meant to help Houstonians pay rent is already gone. The money dried up in less than 90 minutes."All funds for the BakerRipley COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program have been committed. Enrollment has been suspended," Baker Ripley tweeted at 11:35 a.m. "The site is now closed."The online application process began at 10 a.m. Wednesday and they stopped accepting applications at 11:25...WW…

Breaking NewsMargarita Villalon was killed during a home invasion on Aug. 3. Now, 19-year-old Gregory Donnell is the fourth person to be charged with capital murder in her death.4:24 PM CDT August 12, 2020BAYTOWN, Texas — arrested and charged another person in connection with a .Gregory Donnell, 19, is the fourth teen charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery in connection with the shooting death of 40-year-old Margarita Villalon.Three other suspects -- 17-year-old , 17-year-old and a -- were already in custody and they face the same charges.Credit: Baytown Police Dept.Kain Lopez,...…Breaking NewsMargarita Villalon was killed during a home invasion on Aug. 3. Now, 19-year-old Gregory Donnell is the fourth person to be charged with capital murder in her death.4:24 PM CDT August 12, 2020BAYTOWN, Texas — arrested and charged another person in connection with a .Gregory Donnell, 19, is the fourth teen charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery in connection with the shooting death of 40-year-old Margarita Villalon.Three other suspects -- 17-year-old , 17-year-old and a -- were already in custody and they face the same charges.Credit: Baytown Police Dept.Kain Lopez,...WW…

Breaking News"It is essential that we work to provide Texas students with the devices they need to connect & communicate online for classroom instruction," said Governor Abbott.11:50 AM CDT July 17, 2020AUSTIN, Texas — The is one of the biggest challenges facing families whose children will begin the school year learning at home because of the .State leaders hope to close that gap with $200 million in funds to provide computers and internet access to those families.A recent study found that one in three children in Texas lives in a home that doesn’t have access to the internet. Many...…Breaking News"It is essential that we work to provide Texas students with the devices they need to connect & communicate online for classroom instruction," said Governor Abbott.11:50 AM CDT July 17, 2020AUSTIN, Texas — The is one of the biggest challenges facing families whose children will begin the school year learning at home because of the .State leaders hope to close that gap with $200 million in funds to provide computers and internet access to those families.A recent study found that one in three children in Texas lives in a home that doesn’t have access to the internet. Many...WW…

Breaking NewsAll hospitals in these counties are directed to postpone all surgeries & procedures that aren't immediately necessary to keep beds available for COVID-19 patients.9:16 AM CDT June 25, 2020AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients as Texas faces an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Harris, Bexar, Dallas and Travis counties. Under this order, the governor directs all hospitals in these counties to "postpone...…Breaking NewsAll hospitals in these counties are directed to postpone all surgeries & procedures that aren't immediately necessary to keep beds available for COVID-19 patients.9:16 AM CDT June 25, 2020AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients as Texas faces an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Harris, Bexar, Dallas and Travis counties. Under this order, the governor directs all hospitals in these counties to "postpone...WW…

Breaking NewsPolice say Wright was arrested on outstanding warrants from Galveston after she refused to wear a mask in a Texas City Office Depot.12:31 PM CDT March 17, 2021TEXAS CITY, Texas — An Oregon woman who made national headlines after was arrested in Texas City Wednesday morning.say Terry Lynn Wright, 65, was taken into custody after a similar mask standoff at an there.Employees at the store on Emmett F Lowery Expressway called police and said a customer who refused to wear a mask wouldn’t leave the store.Officers recognized Wright from the and arrested her on outstanding warrants...…Breaking NewsPolice say Wright was arrested on outstanding warrants from Galveston after she refused to wear a mask in a Texas City Office Depot.12:31 PM CDT March 17, 2021TEXAS CITY, Texas — An Oregon woman who made national headlines after was arrested in Texas City Wednesday morning.say Terry Lynn Wright, 65, was taken into custody after a similar mask standoff at an there.Employees at the store on Emmett F Lowery Expressway called police and said a customer who refused to wear a mask wouldn’t leave the store.Officers recognized Wright from the and arrested her on outstanding warrants...WW…

Breaking NewsAll hospitals in these counties are directed to postpone all surgeries & procedures that aren't immediately necessary to keep beds available for COVID-19 patients.9:16 AM CDT June 25, 2020AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients as Texas faces an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Harris, Bexar, Dallas and Travis counties. Under this order, the governor directs all hospitals in these counties to "postpone...…Breaking NewsAll hospitals in these counties are directed to postpone all surgeries & procedures that aren't immediately necessary to keep beds available for COVID-19 patients.9:16 AM CDT June 25, 2020AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients as Texas faces an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Harris, Bexar, Dallas and Travis counties. Under this order, the governor directs all hospitals in these counties to "postpone...WW…