NTSB Blames Cell Phone Distraction, Poor Lookout for Fatal Houston Ship Channel Collision

Texas Herald News 8/9 8:58A Amalia Weigandt

WASHINGTON. The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that a Houston pilot s prolonged personal cell phone conversation and failures by both vessel crews to maintain a proper lookout caused a fatal collision in the Houston Ship...

Son arrested in stabbings that killed mother, injured father, League City PD says

abc13.com (News) 8/8 4:15P Sarah Al-Shaikh

Juan Jose Uribe Pelaez, 32, is being held on a $500,000 bond after he allegedly stabbed both of his parents, killing his mother and injuring his father, League City police said.

Regional Teamwork Doused Dangerous Fire

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 9:03A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Photo ©2026 Robert Mihovil, Mihovil Photography Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire on Wednesday night in Galveston along the Wharf. The fire...

Houston Methodist Hospital recognized among country’s best in U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 8:54A Publisher

Stanzel_Kyle_CEO_HMCL_6Apr26 Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Physician and Staff portraits April 6, 2026. (Photo by Richard Carson) **DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS*** Download full resolution individual...

OUR DAILY BREAD: SCRIPTURES AND REFLECTIONS FOR LIFE

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 8:48A Publisher

By Richard Tew/Contributing writer for The Post Newspaper Ephesians 3:20-21 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in...

League City voters could soon decide future fate of Flock cameras in city limits

abc13.com (News) 8/7 11:36P Brianna Willis

The future of Flock cameras in League City could soon be up for voters to decide as backlash for the cameras continues to grow across the country.

League City Animal Care seeking public's help for information on cat appeared to be painted red

abc13.com (News) 8/7 11:36P KTRK

League City Animal Services is asking the public for information to help safely capture a cat that appears to be painted or dyed red.

22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with SUV in West Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:45A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas. A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after crashing into an SUV at an intersection in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. on August...

Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Minivan at Southwest Houston Gas Station

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:41A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 72-year-old man died after being struck by a minivan in the parking lot of a southwest Houston gas station, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Friday, July 31, in...

Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Car on Main Street in Central Southwest Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:34A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas. A 61-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing on Main Street in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately...

21-Year-Old Woman Killed After Speeding Crash Into Utility Pole in West Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:31A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 21-year-old woman was killed after losing control of her car and crashing into a utility pole in West Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The crash occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, in the...

Man Wanted After Deadly Chase, Kidnapping and Fatal Shooting in Northwest Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:24A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas Harris County Sheriff s Office homicide detectives are searching for a man accused of killing his girlfriend s brother following a violent series of events that began with a domestic disturbance and ended in a fatal shooting and...

Man Accused of Running Over Girlfriend with Pickup Truck Arrested in Harris County

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:21A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 24-year-old Arkansas man has been arrested after investigators say he intentionally struck his 18-year-old girlfriend with a pickup truck following an argument in north Harris County, leaving her hospitalized in critical...

Harris County Man Charged with Murder After Fentanyl Delivery Killed Teen

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:15A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A Harris County man has been arrested and charged with murder after investigators alleged he supplied fentanyl that caused the death of an 18-year-old and the overdose of a second teenager. According to the Harris County...

Texas Attorney General’s Cold Case Unit Solves 14-Year-Old Toddler Homicide, Arrests Suspect

Texas Herald News 8/3 10:46A Amalia Weigandt

AUSTIN, Texas A 14-year-old child homicide investigation has been revived with the arrest of a man accused of killing a 16-month-old boy after a collaborative effort between the Texas Attorney General s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit and the...