Houston: Local News from the Houston Chronicle

What would change if Uber leaves Houston?

If Uber leaves Houston, how much would Houstonians miss the ride-sharing service? Probably more than they realize.

‘Making of a Saint’ exhibit planned at Houston museum

Commemorating the 2014  canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII, Houston’s National Museum of Funeral History this summer will expand its permanent “Celebrating the Lives & Deaths of the Popes” exhibit with memorabilia associated with the new saints.

 

Houston Zoo now the new home to exotic dogs from Africa

This week the Houston Zoo announced the addition of a few new residents. Three new African painted dogs have been added to the zoo’s roster of animal attractions.

Suspect fatally shot by officer on Beltway 8 near Bellaire

An unidentified person was shot dead by a Harris County Constable’s Office deputy around 3 p.m. on the West Beltway 8 near the Bellaire exit.

Got milk? Two sentenced in baby formula racket in Houston federal court

Two men were sentenced in federal court Thursday for their roles in a multimillion-dollar stolen baby formula ring that ran from Houston to Bayonne, N.J.

Abel Garcia Tepozotlan, 53, an undocumented Mexican national, was sentenced to a year and a half in prison, after which he will likely be deported. He pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison to conspiracy to transport stolen merchandise.

Ellison sentenced Ahmad Manzoor, 73, a naturalized U.S. citizen who immigrated from Pakistan, to five years of federal probation. He must pay a fine of $75,000. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport stolen merchandise through interstate commerce.

Houston cult claims sodium chlorite drink can cure everything

Genesis II Church of Health and Healing claims it has a drink that can cue anything. It includes sodium chlorite, which isusesd in  industrial chemical used as a pesticide and for hydraulic fracking and wastewater treatment

Chipotle and Citi Trends burglarized in west and southeast Houston

Police are searching for suspects in a two unrelated burglaries early Thursday morning at a restaurant and clothing store in west and southeast Houston.

Humble man accused of burning wife’s house

An Humble man already convicted of setting a dog on fire has been accused of setting his estranged wife’s home on fire earlier this week.

Carey Sabastian Coleman, 33, appeared in court Thursday on a charge of arson. He is accused of setting fire Sunday to the home where his estranged wife and children lived.

He reportedly had threatened to burn down the house if his wife did not take the kids to see him.

Powerful thunderstorms expected to hit Friday

More powerful thunderstorms are expected to batter the Houston region Friday and through the weekend, sparking threats of flooding, high winds, hail and tornadoes.

One suspect charged, another on run in 2015 slaying in north Houston

One suspect has been acussed and another is on the run in the shooting death of a 32-year-old man late last year at a hotel along Interstate 45 in north Houston.

Trump easily wins five primaries while Cruz looks to Indiana for support

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump won sweeping victories in five northeastern states Tuesday night, widening his delegate lead and significantly boosting his hopes of clinching the Republican presidential nomination in advance of the national convention. For rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich, trailing distantly in early returns, the only real question was whether they could pick off delegates in favored congressional districts to minimize the damage from Trump’s dominant wins. With a combined 172 delegates at stake, the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Delaware offered a delegate haul equal to that of California, the giant primary that looms on June 7, the last day of the 2016 GOP primaries. Cruz, trying to look past a night of devastating defeats, rallied at the Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Indiana – the scene of the basketball film “Hoosiers” – where he hoped to shift the focus toward culturally conservative ground more like Texas. Recalling the underdog narrative of the 1986 film – he had an aide measure the 10-foot height of the basketball rim – Cruz told his supporters “there is nothing that Hoosiers cannot do.” […] with little margin for error, a significant Trump stumble in any of the upcoming contests where he is favored would keep alive Cruz’s hopes of forcing a contested convention and wresting the nomination in a delegate floor battle. The results of those contests were not immediately clear Tuesday night. Since their candidate affiliations are not listed on primary ballots, election experts say only the most informed voters were likely know which delegates plan to support their preferred candidate. In a convention delegate battle that could be decided by a handful of delegates, Trump’s overwhelming win in Pennsylvania and the rest of the northeast corridor was a major step forward, but still could prove short of decisive.

3-alarm fire reported at NW Houston apartments

The blaze started just before 9 p.m. in at an apartment complex in the 5100 block of FM 1960 Road West, according to KTRK and KPRC.

Clothing over license plate leads to arrest after theft of truck batteries

Three Houston men were arrested early Monday morning after Houston police saw a pair of shorts hanging over the license plate. Turns out they had stolen 46 batteries used for 18 wheeler trucks.

Parks your kids will put their iPads down for

The rush that comes from jumping into a spring-fed pool can’t be downloaded. And the stomach-flip that comes from sliding down a 70-foot sand down can’t be retweeted. Some things are just worth putting your phones and iPads down for.

Many Texas cities among best for Hispanic entrepreneurs

Hispanic entrepreneurs looking to start a business will have a better chance making it in Texas, according to a new analysis.

Reports of armed, suicidal man put Barbers Hill schools on lockdown

Armed, suicidal man causes lockdown at Mont Belvieu schools near Eagle Drive. Barber Hill ISD Tweets students are safe.

Houston Aryan gang member makes Most Wanted list

A Houston man believed to be a member of one of the nation’s largest white supremacist prison gangs has been named to the state’s Most Wanted Fugitives list.

A reward of up to $7,500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Danny Ray Ferguson Jr, 39, who authorities said is a member of the Aryan Circle.

Waller County voting equipment undergoing restoration after water damage

Kingwood group brings jazz, classical music to area
Kingwood group brings jazz, classical music to area The Chamber Orchestra is a professional group composed of musicians from the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet Orchestra. The society brings jazz and classical music selections performed by local talent from the northeast Houston area to Kingwood. The nonprofit relies on community support, paid memberships and ticket sales to pay operating expenses. Inspired by American music of different time periods, Miller has chosen to present “100 Years of Broadway,” which includes hits from blockbuster’s shows like “Oklahoma!,” “Rent” And “Phantom of the Opera.”

In death, foster child apparently finds a home

Abigail had been living in foster care in California for 13 years after her parents lost custody because of drug use. Because she had spent most of her life in California foster care, Lanier reached out to one of Abigail’s friends there for some thoughts about her. The organization Miller founded in 2000 has led search efforts in 38 states and eight foreign countries. Abigail’s case reminded him own daughter, Laura, who was 16 when she was abducted and murdered in 1984. Because the family lacked the financial resources, Miller stepped in – arranging with California officials for a joint custody of the remains with Abigail’s mother and her burial near his own daughter. Search officials sent out five teams to scour the area for any signs of the missing teen. […] all Abigail was searching for was a family to love her, he said.

Report: Woman’s body found in submerged vehicle

As searchers looked for a missing woman, a body has been in a found in a submerged vehicle in a Tomball-area lake, KTRK reported on Tuesday night.

Lost Conroe tiger is getting a new home

A court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon days after a tiger was found wandering through Conroe neighborhoods.

 

Student accused of having a gun at Cullen Middle School

A Cullen Middle School student was arrested and charged on Tuesday with possession of a prohibited weapon, the Houston Independent School District confirmed.

Driver, sewer worker dead in Montgomery County crash

A driver and a sewer worker died in a double fatal crash in Montgomery County Tuesday when the driver pinned the sewer worker between the worker’s pump truck and his car.

As Obama ups ante in Syria, Secretary of State Kerry to speak at Rice

As a Syrian cease-fire “may be breaking down” and President Obama increases U.S. troops in Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry Tuesday will speak at Rice University concerning the role of religion in foreign relations.

Houston woman sentenced to 40 years in child’s death

A Houston woman was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years in prison for punching her boyfriend’s daughter in the stomach so hard the 4-year-old child died. Elisena Carmona, 34, was facing a maximum sentence of 45 years after she pleaded guilty to murder.

Lt. Gov. Patrick blasts Texas colleges over tuition hikes

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday blasted the state’s universities for again raising the cost to attend college, saying increasing tuition and fees threaten to price Texans out of a college education. Tuition has more than doubled over the last decade – far outpacing increases in household incomes during the same time – and as the price to attend has risen, so has the tension between university and state leaders, who tend to blame one another for the rising cost of college.

Helicopter makes ‘hard landing’ at Houston hospital

An air ambulance helicopter made a “hard landing” at a Memorial Hermann Hospital campus on Monday, but there were no injuries.

Reports: Motorcycle crash injures HPD officer

A Houston police officer on a patrol motorcycle was injured in a crash on Monday afternoon, reports say.

Vet who shot cat with an arrow facing Texas veterinary board this week

A veterinarian that made international headlines last year for posting a photo on her Facebook page of a cat she shot and killed with an arrow is fighting to keep her veterinarian license this week in Austin.

There are alternatives to parking in the Houston Zoo parking lot

It seems not a week or so goes by without a new viral video featuring Houstonians bickering and feuding over a parking spot in the lot adjacent to the Houston Zoo. There’s got to be a better way, right?

Vigil set for missing teen after body is found in Shoreacres

A vigil has been scheduled Tuesday evening in Shoreacres for a girl presumed dead on what would have been her 16th birthday.

Report: Denton GOP candidate for sheriff threatens to beat transgender people

Tracy Murphree, the GOP candidate for the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, posted some questionable statements about transgender people on Facebook, the Dallas Observer reports.

Treatment center mascot dog found dead

Foul play is suspected in the death of Tico, a once-homeless dog that adopted and guarded the state’s treatment center for sex offenders in remote West Texas.

Harris County gets presidential disaster declaration for Tax Day floods

The federal government has issued a disaster declaration for Harris County and three other counties after last week’s heavy rains and floods, paving the way for residents to apply for thousands of dollars in federal assistance.

Kemp’s ridley nesting season kicks off in Texas

As tiny Kemp’s ridley turtles make their way through the sand to take their first dip into the Gulf of Mexico, the serene sight looks like something out of a screensaver. But the nesting season, which kicked off last week, produces the magical sight at turtle releases across Texas beaches every year.

County opens permit hotline for flood-damaged homes

The Harris County engineering department has opened a phone line for residents seeking information on permits and inspections they may need to rebuild flood-damaged homes.

Residents can call 713-274-3880 from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily.

Experts say we could be in for a messy 2016 hurricane season

According to experts at The Weather Channel, the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season could be interesting and busy — not good news for anyone still dealing with after-effects of Houston’s latest flooding.

DPS expands training to include autism, communication problems

The Texas Department of Public Safety will expand its officer training to include interacting with people with autism, one of several initiatives the agency announced Monday to help with traffic stops involving motorists with communication difficulties.

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