Houston Set for $314 Million Federal Housing Aid Boost After Devastating Weather Events
Houston anticipates $314 million in federal aid for housing recovery post-disaster, with $50 million proposed for home repairs following community input. Funds will also support public facilities, but disbursement could start only by Spring 2026.
Houston Man in Custody Following Fatal Shooting and Standoff With Police
A man was arrested in Houston for fatally shooting woman Lazette King in an apartment and sending photos to her family. The suspect, identified as Michael Ellis, is believed to have been King's boyfriend. He was apprehended after a SWAT search.
Houston Driver Arrested for Third DWI After Falling Asleep at Wheel on N Sam Houston Parkway
Victor Sanchez was arrested on his third DWI offense after being found asleep in traffic on N Sam Houston Parkway W. Constable Mark Herman’s Office reported that Sanchez showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests.
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry in Eastern District of Texas
Rigoberto Rodriguez-Moreno, a 44-year-old Mexican national living unlawfully in Lufkin, Texas, has pleaded guilty to illegal reentry after prior deportations in 1999 and 2017. Detained on a separate state warrant, he now faces up to 20 years in federal prison.












