CLEAR LAKE SHORES, Texas — A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison following his conviction for shooting a police officer during a late-night confrontation in August 2024. Codey Lane Colvin was found guilty by a Galveston County jury on charges of aggravated assault against a public servant, a first-degree felony. The jury…
TEXAS CITY, Texas — A movement to recall Mayor Dedrick Johnson is gaining momentum, fueled by public concerns and now backed by a powerful voice: the Texas City Municipal Police Association. The association’s president, Officer Rachael Spahr, has issued a bold statement of support, citing what she calls an “erosion of leadership and trust” at…
KERRVILLE, Texas — Under the setting sun at Antler Stadium on Wednesday night, silence and sorrow replaced the usual roar of football fans. The stands were filled—not for a game, but for a vigil. Hundreds of Kerrville residents came together to grieve, to remember, and to begin healing after a catastrophic flood claimed over 100…
In the devastating aftermath of the July 4 floods that ravaged Kerr County, killing nearly 100 people, questions have emerged over a decision that many now say could have saved lives — the county’s failure to install a modern flood warning system. For years, officials debated adding sirens and high-water detection systems along the Guadalupe…
PASADENA, Texas — All westbound lanes of State Highway 225 at Bearle have reopened after a significant crash involving an 18-wheeler temporarily shut down traffic on Thursday afternoon. According to Lt. Terry Garza of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the incident prompted a full closure of SH-225 westbound as emergency crews, including a hazardous materials…
La Marque, Texas — The city of La Marque is undergoing a sudden leadership change following the resignation of City Manager J.B. Pritchett, who stepped down on Monday after questions surfaced about the accuracy of information provided in his job application. According to Detective Evelyn Kelemen of the La Marque Police Department, the investigation began…
Following the devastating floods that swept through Central Texas, the League City community is taking meaningful steps to assist those impacted by the disaster. One of the leading efforts is a grassroots supply drive led by the S. Mike Lacey American Legion Post 554, which has opened its doors to collect essential relief items. The…
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…