A tragic shooting inside Bubba’s 33 restaurant near Beltway 8 and Spencer Highway has left one person dead and another injured, prompting a multi-county search that ended late Saturday night with the arrest of 48-year-old Kenneth Leon Scott Jr. in Fayette County. The violent incident unfolded just after 8:15 p.m. on Friday, July 11, when…
GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas — A major law enforcement initiative aimed at reducing violent crime has wrapped up with dozens of arrests throughout Galveston County and nearby regions. Dubbed “Operation Firecracker,” the joint operation spanned June 11 to July 3 and resulted in the arrest of 74 individuals, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office. The…
In a high-stakes case with implications for Texas’ booming oil and gas industry, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that energy companies—not landowners—own the wastewater generated during drilling operations, known as produced water. The decision, issued June 27 in Cactus Water Services v. COG Operating, clarifies ownership rights over what was once viewed as waste but…
A suspect accused of stealing a vehicle and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit spanning two counties has been arrested, according to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office. The man, identified as Isaiah Mikal Wilson of Port Arthur, was taken into custody Monday after authorities say he fled from deputies in a stolen car and…
In a personal and political shakeup, State Sen. Angela Paxton announced on Thursday that she has filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, ending a decades-long marriage that has been under scrutiny amid numerous controversies. Posting to social media platform X, Angela Paxton, a Republican representing McKinney, expressed deep disappointment but…
KERRVILLE, Texas — During a high-profile visit to Central Texas on Friday, former President Donald Trump praised federal efforts in the wake of catastrophic July Fourth flooding that left at least 120 people dead and entire communities devastated. Trump toured flood-damaged areas near the Guadalupe River, met with local officials and first responders, and pushed…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After an intense 26-hour stretch of negotiations and floor debate, the U.S. Senate has passed its version of a massive Republican tax and spending overhaul, bringing President Donald Trump’s legislative priorities one step closer to reality. But despite Senate approval — with Texas Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz voting in favor…
HOUSTON, TEXAS — Authorities are searching for three men believed to be involved in a coordinated armed robbery that unfolded in the early morning hours of May 21 at a South Houston convenience store. According to Houston Police, the incident occurred just after 5:20 a.m. at a store located in the 6900 block of Bellfort…
GALENA PARK, Texas — A heartbreaking investigation is underway in Harris County after a 9-year-old girl was found dead inside a vehicle parked at her mother’s workplace on Tuesday afternoon. The incident took place at a gated employee parking lot at USG Corporation, a major industrial manufacturer best known for producing building materials such as…
In the early morning hours of July 4, the first flash flood warning for central Kerr County went out at 1:14 a.m., sent by the National Weather Service (NWS). Yet, over three hours passed before the first confirmed reports of flooding were received, raising questions about how local authorities responded to the escalating emergency. While…