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Top HISD leaders making big six-figure salaries, some earning $30k bonus checks, contracts show
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (403+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Steep salaries and big bonuses are what top leaders in HISD are making, according to our news partners at the Houston Chronicle. Contracts obtained by the Chronicle show that 13 cabinet members earn salaries over $200,000, and some are…...
San Jacinto County law enforcement says its emergency radio systems have been unreliable since 2018
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (335+ words) SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- For years, law enforcement in San Jacinto County has raised the alarm on its unreliable emergency radio system. Deputies who use the radio system used to communicate with each other and dispatchers say it is…...
Deputies who shot and killed knife-wielding man were part of extra patrols, METRO says
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (329+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities are investigating after a police officer shot and killed a man at the METRO Northline Transit Center on Fulton on Wednesday evening. The Houston Police Department is the lead on the investigation. They say two Harris…...
Off-duty deputy shot in the hand by 3-year-old nephew while sleeping in Spring home, Pct. 4 says
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (121+ words) HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- An off-duty Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot in the hand while sleeping after his 3-year-old nephew discharged a firearm at home on Tuesday, according to Harris County Precinct 4 deputies. Pct. 4 deputies responded to the…...
Storied SF culinary institution Rich Table expands with casual RT Rotisserie and cozy RT Bistro
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (347+ words) SAN FRANCISCO -- For almost 14 years, the restaurant Rich Table has been a San Francisco staple. Rich Table focuses on fresh ingredients for hearty and unique homestyle recipes. Evan and Sarah Rich created a comfortable place where their guests can enjoy…...
NASA says plane's 'mechanical issue' results in 'gear-up landing' at Houston-area airport
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (155+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- First responders are at Ellington Field Airport after a video showed the moment an aircraft landed belly down, causing massive sparks along the runway on Tuesday afternoon, according to Houston Airport officials. According to a statement from…...
Congressional GOP criticism grows over Pretti shooting and Minnesota ICE operation
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (503+ words) Congressional Republicans appeared split Monday in their responses to the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday -- from calling for an investigation to remaining silent or backing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation." Speaker of the House Mike…...
Man charged in hotel bear spray attack allegedly attacked others at Best Buy and Kroger: Records
1+ week, 16+ min ago (430+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man accused of using bear spray on a hotel contractor is now facing several additional charges tied to similar incidents across Houston, according to court records. Houston police say Robert Edward Glasscock sprayed a contractor at…...
Man serving time for decapitating wife dies behind bars from self-inflicted injury, TDCJ says
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (103+ words) LOVELADY, Texas (KTRK) -- A Waller County man who was serving time for the 2023 decapitation of his wife died in January, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has confirmed. RELATED: Woman's murder shakes Waller County community; neighbors say suspect 'protected those…...
Woman hospitalized after verbal fight turned into shooting in Richmond, according to police
1+ week, 3+ day ago (196+ words) RICHMOND, Texas (KTRK) -- A woman was hospitalized after a verbal argument turned into a shooting early Sunday morning, according to Richmond police. In a statement, the Richmond Police Department said officers responded to a call about a possible shooting in…...