Houston METRO Officer Charged in Child Sex Crime Sting After Allegedly Soliciting Explicit Images
A Houston METRO police officer, Gabriel Thomas Slusher, was arrested after allegedly requesting explicit images of a child from an undercover officer. The sting was part of an ICAC Task Force effort to combat online child exploitation.
Study Reveals Texans Need Nearly $91K for Comfortable Living Amid Income Disparity and Rising Costs
A study claims a single adult in Texas needs $90,771 to live comfortably in 2023, with the median salary below the national average. The income gap is significant between Texas's top and bottom earners.
Deputies Thwart Auto Theft at AutoNation Dealership in Houston, Suspects Arrested with Key Fob Hack Tools
Two suspects were caught attempting to steal a vehicle at AutoNation Dealership, thanks to video surveillance and a drone used by deputies. They were arrested and charged with attempted theft.
Houston ISD Board Unanimously Extends Superintendent Mike Miles' Contract Amid Transformation Initiatives
The Houston ISD Board extended Superintendent Mike Miles' contract for five years during a state-appointed intervention. Despite some opposition and concerns over community input, the board believes in Miles' leadership during HISD's transformation.
Houston ISD Touts STAAR Score Gains Amid Criticisms of Superintendent and Spending Priorities
HISD celebrates STAAR score improvements, but parents criticize management and spending decisions by Superintendent Mike Miles, focusing on issues like the firing of a librarian and broader systemic flaws in education.
San Antonio Woman Accused of Making Threats Against ICE-HSI Agent
A San Antonio woman faces federal charges for allegedly threatening an ICE-HSI agent during an immigration inquiry. She faces charges including threatening a federal officer and using interstate communications to make threats, with possible prison time of up to 15 years.












