3 dead, 2 injured in scaffolding collapse at Port Arthur LNG site
Scaffolding collapse at Port Arthur LNG site in Sabine Pass, Texas, results in three deaths and two injuries. Investigation underway with OSHA involvement.
Scaffolding collapse at Port Arthur LNG site in Sabine Pass, Texas, results in three deaths and two injuries. Investigation underway with OSHA involvement.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles has proposed nearly $10 million in cuts to the district’s central Chief of Schools office. The proposal, aimed at streamlining operations, requires approval from the state-appointed board of managers by June for the 2025-26 school year budget.
Discover Piney Point Village, a historic and affluent community in West Harris County, Texas, known for its exclusivity, strong community ties, and luxurious living, with a rich history dating back to the 1820s.
A violent spree in Houston left three dead and ten injured within ten hours. The series of shootings, impacting multiple neighborhoods, highlights the city’s ongoing struggle with gun violence. Police investigations are underway as authorities seek public assistance.
Liberty County Commissioner David Whitmire indicted on sexual assault and official oppression charges by a grand jury. Alleged offenses occurred in December 2024. Whitmire faces multiple charges, including solicitation of prostitution, amidst ongoing investigations.
In March 2023, the USDA cut $1 billion in food assistance programs, impacting school food initiatives and food banks. Houston Congressman Al Green expressed concern for the seniors dependent on these programs, as local leaders worry about the potential for increased food insecurity due to the reduced funding.
Jessica Berry, a former principal at Herod Elementary, has filed a $3 million lawsuit against Houston ISD and Superintendent Mike Miles, alleging defamation, record falsification, and violations of whistleblower protections. The lawsuit seeks the termination of Superintendent Miles and the HISD board, accusing them of creating a toxic work environment and retaliating against whistleblowing.
The Houston Housing Authority mandates over 18,000 individuals to re-register for housing vouchers between May 1-June 2, 2023, to avoid waitlist removal, with separate project-based voucher waitlists opening from May 1-16.
Moises Sandoval Mendoza, convicted of the 2004 murder of Rachelle O’Neil Tolleson, is set for execution in Texas. The case highlights ongoing debates on capital punishment.
The Texas Senate reviews a bill to allow spirit-based RTD cocktails in grocery stores, potentially changing consumer habits and market dynamics in Texas.