Caddo Fire in Northeast Houston Reaches 75% Containment as Crews Continue Monitoring

Texas Herald News 2/24 7:54A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas The Caddo Fire burning in northeast Houston remains active but largely contained, with officials reporting approximately 200 acres affected and containment at 75 percent. Fire activity is currently low, according to officials...

Deputies Arrest Suspect Linked to Multiple Grocery Store Thefts in Houston and Humble

Texas Herald News 2/24 7:47A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas Detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man accused of committing multiple retail thefts at grocery stores across the Houston area, authorities said. An investigation by the Sheriff’s Office...

Gunman Opens Fire on Deputies Before Barricading Himself With Children in Aldine Home

Texas Herald News 2/24 7:08A Amalia Weigandt

ALDINE, Texas A man accused of opening fire on Harris County deputies during an attempted burglary investigation was taken into custody after a foot pursuit and standoff inside a trailer home, authorities said. Harris County Sheriff’s Office...

Dickinson Gators girls’ basketball players on earning 24-6A District

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/24 4:24A Brandon Williams

Congratulations to the following Dickinson Gators girls’ basketball players on earning 24-6A District recognition this season! Newcomer of the Year: Makinley Peterson 1st Team All-District: Lindsey...

Local Flavor at CCISD Tournament

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/24 4:10A Brandon Williams

This weekend is baseball-centric as the CCISD Tournament begins on Thursday. A weekend after the district hosted its annual softball tournament, each of the five schools will be in action with several other schools, including Friendswood,...

Man Arrested in Armed Robbery and Assault at Houston Holiday Inn Express

Texas Herald News 2/24 3:25A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas Detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Division have arrested a suspect accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a Holiday Inn Express hotel earlier this year, authorities said. Michael Querry, 25, was...

La Marque and Dickinson are among the five area teams that advanced to the UIL boys’ basketball...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/21 3:18A Brandon Williams

State-ranked La Marque and Dickinson are among the five area teams that advanced to the UIL boys’ basketball playoffs. Clear Springs, state-ranked Friendswood, and Hitchcock are also competing in the...

FROM RESTAURANTS TO REEFS: GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION’S OYSTER SHELL RECYCLING PROGRAM

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 3:40A Publisher

By: Sasha Francis Oyster reefs are a very important habitat in many estuaries, particularly Galveston Bay. They provide a unique suite of benefits as both a fishery and habitat for other aquatic...

Hang On…Help is On the Way

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 3:33A Publisher

February delinquent notices for unpaid 2025 property taxes will begin arriving in mailboxes this week. Thanks to legislation passed several years ago, those unable to pay their taxes in full may sign up for a low penalty payment agreement with...

Dickinson volleyball star Oniya King

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 2:58A Brandon Williams

Congrats to Dickinson volleyball star Oniya King, who recently announced her verbal commitment to Texas A&M-Texarkana.

Play Ball (Baseball’s Version)

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 2:55A Brandon Williams

Monday marks the opening day of the 2026 high school baseball season, with seven area teams hitting the field. The start of the new week also has the final day of the boys’ basketball regular season with state-ranked Dickinson and La Marque among...

Operator trapped after backhoe gets tangled up in power line in Clear Lake, video shows

abc13.com (News) 2/10 10:48A KTRK

The incident caused power outages to many, including the Space Center Intermediate School, which has since announced that school is cancelled for the day.

Eight Arrested in Retail Theft Ring Targeting Major Stores Across Pearland and Greater Houston

Texas Herald News 2/9 8:11A Amalia Weigandt

PEARLAND, Texas — The Pearland Police Department has arrested eight Houston-area individuals accused of operating a large-scale retail theft operation that targeted multiple stores across Pearland and the Greater Houston area. The investigation...

Baytown Man Arrested in January Homicide on James Bowie Drive

Texas Herald News 2/9 8:02A Amalia Weigandt

BAYTOWN, Texas — The Baytown Police Department has arrested 20-year-old Zachary Eleby of Baytown in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Jerome Harris of Louisiana. Detectives began investigating the case on January 31, 2026, after officers...

Harris County Constable Deputies Arrest Suspect After Foot Chase Near Hobby Airport

Texas Herald News 2/2 3:04A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 2 arrested a suspect following a foot pursuit near Hobby Airport on Sunday, February 1, 2026. According to officials, day shift deputies initiated a subject stop in the 8200 block of Broadway...