A legal tug-of-war has intensified between a Texas landlord and the former operators of a Donald Trump-themed eatery in Kemah, following a new lawsuit filed this week. On Tuesday, Archie Patterson, the landlord and owner of 409 Bradford LLC, filed a lawsuit in Galveston County against Trump Burger Kemah LLC and its lease guarantors Roland…
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is inviting residents across the region to help shape the future of transportation. Starting July 15, the council will host eight public meetings—including both in-person and virtual sessions—to gather feedback on its Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) 2050. What’s the RTP 2050 All About? The Regional Transportation Plan 2050 is a…
BACLIFF, TX — A tragic fentanyl overdose that claimed the life of a young mother in Bacliff has led to the arrest of a Texas City man, now facing serious criminal charges. According to a press release from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, 33-year-old Seth Harris has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence…
KERRVILLE, Texas — As Central Texas reels from the catastrophic floods that claimed over 100 lives, state Rep. Wes Virdell has been on the front lines, working alongside first responders in his district. The devastation he’s witnessed has left a deep impression—and prompted second thoughts about a vote he cast earlier this year. Virdell, a…
KERRVILLE, TX — The heart of Central Texas is reeling after a catastrophic flood left over 100 people dead and dozens still unaccounted for. As emergency crews continue search-and-rescue operations in the flood-ravaged region, forecasts hint at the possibility of further rainfall—raising fears that the crisis may not yet be over. The flooding, triggered by…
KEMAH, TX — In a heartfelt show of solidarity, the Kemah Police Department has initiated “Operation Kemah Cares,” a community-driven relief campaign aimed at helping families devastated by the recent flooding across Central Texas. The department will be collecting donations at its headquarters on Monday and Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents are…
WASHINGTON — House Democrats and allies in several blue states are quietly holding strategic meetings to prepare a response if Texas Republicans proceed with an effort—reportedly encouraged by former President Donald Trump’s political allies—to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections. Four congressional Democrats, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that leadership…
In a significant decision late Thursday night, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to uphold a block on Texas’ Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), a controversial 2023 law that would have allowed local law enforcement officers to detain individuals suspected of entering the U.S. illegally through the Texas-Mexico border. The ruling, delivered in…
HOUSTON — While many associate summer with sunshine and relaxation, several Houston-area communities are seeing an unexpected uptick in respiratory illnesses, including strep throat, COVID-19, and upper respiratory infections. LEAGUE CITY In League City, healthcare professionals are reporting an increase in upper respiratory infections, strep throat, and COVID-19 cases. According to Linda Moghalu, Senior Practice Manager…
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…