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A state audit of Texas Southern University uncovered financial mismanagement, prompting officials to consider withholding funding and launching an investigation into the matter.
ICE arrested 1,500 individuals in a Houston crackdown targeting criminals, including gang members and sexual predators, amid mixed community reactions.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Houston police seek a man who robbed a fast-food restaurant and fled with cash. No injuries reported; a reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
A truck fire on the Sam Houston Tollway resulted in at least one death and closed eastbound lanes, causing traffic delays. Another crash on I-45 also disrupted traffic.
Houston police seek public help to identify suspects in an armed robbery outside a man's home on Abundant Life Lane; door cam video may hold evidence.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
TxDOT proposes a transit overhaul for Texas to address its growing population and shifting transportation needs, with uncertainty over legislative support and funding.
A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday on the eastbound Beltway 8 feeder road at Highway 249. Deputies say the other driver is cooperating and the crash is under investigation.
A Cypress driver pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter after his Cadillac hit a golf cart in August 2023, killing three men. He received 150 days in jail and 10 years' probation.
Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting on Homestead Road; the male victim, who has yet to be identified, died after a reported argument. No suspects have been identified.
Community & Society in ...
A Texas Children’s labor-and-delivery nurse won a national Magnet award after building hospital screening and referral systems to help trafficking survivors.
A significant fire broke out at Molly's Pub in Clear Lake, with no injuries reported. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, the cause of which remains unknown.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Tesla is boosting its workforce at a new $200 million Brookshire plant, with 41 jobs listed and hiring commitments set as part of a local tax abatement deal, promising economic growth in the Houston area.
A partygoer was killed after a speeding truck struck him and fled on Houston’s South Side; police are canvassing the area and seeking tips.
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