Three-Alarm Fire Erupts in Vacant North Houston Church Buildings

Texas Herald News 1/13 6:05A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, TX Houston Fire Department crews responded Monday afternoon to a large structure fire at a group of former church buildings near I-45 and Parker Road in north Houston. The fire quickly escalated to a three-alarm blaze due to the...

Deadline for Timely Payment of 2025 Property Taxes!

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 1/13 5:15A Publisher

Cheryl E. Johnson, Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector Only days remain for timely payment of 2025 property taxes (with the date extended from January 31 to February 2 since the deadline falls on a weekend). The Galveston County Tax Office...

Heritage Tours Draw Hundreds to Historic Galveston Churches

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 1/10 5:25A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Photos by Robert Mihovil The Sacred Heritage Galveston Catholic Tours exceeded all expectations, prompting docents and parish leadership to plan...

Brandon McDermott Band and The Jetties to Open for Dos Borrachos at Galveston Island Country Music...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 1/10 5:19A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor GALVESTON, TX (January 5, 2026) The Third Annual Galveston Island Country Music Fest is turning up the volume! The Galveston Regional Chamber of...

Weber Secures $30m for Texas Coast in House Bill

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 1/10 5:14A Publisher

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor   U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) secured more than $30 million for critical projects in Texas’ 14th Congressional District as part of H.R. 6938 , the...

First Men’s Galveston Mardi Gras Krewe of Axe-Idents Invited to Perform in Mande Kings Day Walking...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 1/10 5:09A Publisher

PHOTO: Brandon Bracewell, founder and president, Krewe of Axe-Idents GALVESTON, Texas (Jan. 7, 2026) – Fearless and fun Krewe of Axe-Idents “Lumberjacks” will travel from Galveston to dance to...

This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center Pets of the Week are Luna and Carter.

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 1/10 4:48A Publisher

Meet Carter (A042196), the big-hearted 7 month old Rottweiler mix who has officially stolen the spotlight! With a personality as large as his smile, Carter is a social butterfly who absolutely loves...

Classic car thief sentenced to 60 years in prison, Galveston County District Attorney's Office says

abc13.com (News) 1/8 7:46P KTRK

After a jury trial found him guilty of felony theft in December, a Galveston County classic car thief was sentenced to 60 years in prison, according to the District Attorney's office.

Harris County Parolee Facing Life in Prison After Phone Evidence Triggers New Child Porn Charges

Texas Herald News 1/7 7:28A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A Channelview man already held on a staggering $5 million bond is facing new, severe felony charges after a forensic search of his mobile phone uncovered evidence of child exploitation. Harris County Constable Precinct One...

15-Year-Old Fires Gun from Sedan After Side Mirror Struck, Truck Driver Wounded

Texas Herald News 1/7 6:15A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, TX Harris County deputies responded Wednesday morning, January 7th, to a shooting along the feeder road at 11570 E. Sam Houston Parkway North near Garrett Road. Preliminary findings from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez indicate that an 18-wheeler and...

Juvenile Killed in Minibike Crash During Traffic Stop Attempt in Harris County

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:44A Amalia Weigandt

A juvenile male was killed in a crash involving a minibike and an SUV on Wallisville Road in unincorporated Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the...

Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run on Broadway Street in Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:43A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in the 2900 block of Broadway Street. The crash happened at about 6:05 p.m. on Friday, January 2. The victim has been identified as Lazaro Noa Garcia, 73. According to HPD...

Second Suspect Arrested in 2025 Fatal Shooting on Sherwood Lane in Northwest Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:41A Amalia Weigandt

A second suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in 2025 at 4603 Sherwood Lane, Houston police said. Jose Cortez-Torres, 39, is charged with murder in the 209th Criminal District Court. He was...

Man Found Dead After House Fire on Southmont Street in the South Park area of Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:37A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police are investigating the death of a man found after a house fire at 6003 Southmont Street. An HPD sergeant on patrol noticed heavy smoke in the area at about 3:10 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, and found a residence on fire. The Houston...

Man Found Dead After House Fire on Willow Lake Drive in West Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:35A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police are investigating the death of a man found after a house fire at 2315 Willow Lake Drive. The Houston Fire Department responded to the fire at about 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 3. Firefighters found a body inside the residence....