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A Texas couple was sentenced for attempting to distribute over 30 kg of cocaine, with Trevino receiving 10 years and Moreno-Tinoco 37 months in prison.
Shane Alan Flores from Texas was sentenced to 90 months in prison for participating in a crack cocaine distribution operation and will have four years of supervised release.
Weather & Environment in ...
Harris County Public Health has announced the start of the 2024 mosquito season in Houston, emphasizing the need for community action to prevent mosquito-borne diseases.
Three men were sentenced to prison for their roles in a customized methamphetamine production and trafficking operation in McAllen, Texas, after being caught in an undercover operation.
A 74-year-old woman, Carol Webber, was found dead from a gunshot in her Houston apartment. No suspect or motive has been identified. Police seek public assistance.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chef Royal Bellock accuses Lyndell Price, co-founder of Turkey Leg Hut, of betraying a joint venture and copying his oyster pop-up's menu and recipes.
Harris County constables arrested Je Darien and Je' Darrell Curtis for vehicle burglaries in the Lakeshore subdivision, bringing relief to concerned residents.
A man named Terrance Cook was arrested in Harris County without incident on charges of assaulting a pregnant person after law enforcement executed a warrant. His bond is set at $40,000.
Police arrested Sean R. Smith, the suspect in the murder of Dexter Burnett, after a weeklong manhunt in Houston.
A fire broke out in a Westbury area apartment in Houston, causing significant damage, but no injuries. The HFD contained the fire quickly, saving much property, with the cause under investigation.
Two men in Houston were arrested for impersonating police officers in separate incidents, with one, Adrian Johnican, facing felony charges including firearm and vehicle misuse.
A Mexican man received over eight years in prison for smuggling child pornography into the U.S., with subsequent supervised release and sex offender registration.
A Texas man, Vincent Gutierrez, is sentenced to seven years for child pornography obtained via BitTorrent, followed by supervised release and re-registration as a sex offender.
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