‘Glad the process is finally getting started’ | NFL’s No. 1 pick Cam Ward’s return home is a celebration of perseverance

Cam Ward was taken with the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans in Thursday’s NFL Draft. HOUSTON — With a playbook in hand and a smile on his face, Cam Ward is back home. The NFL’s newest number one pick is taking it all in after an eventful last few days. Ward was … Read more

Chief: Houston fire cadets dismissed over ‘racist and hateful behavior’

Houston fires 12 cadet trainees after investigation reveals racist and hateful behavior. HOUSTON — A dozen firefighter cadets in Houston have been dismissed from the training program, according to Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz. Munoz said the dismissals were related to “racist and hateful behavior.” A source within HFD said the 12 cadets involved were in … Read more

Good Dog Houston reflects on bittersweet closing amid community support

The gourmet hot dog food truck-turned-restaurant in the Heights announced it was closing this week and customers responded with sellout crowds. HOUSTON — A beloved restaurant in the Heights is shutting down for food this weekend. Good Dog Houston posted on Facebook that it is closing after 15 years, having operated a food truck and … Read more

‘They need to be held accountable’ | Mother of 14 year-old Simon Cuevas breaks silence, calls for justice after police say son was ambushed

“I know that I can’t get my son back, and that’s the hardest thing that I have to accept,” said Alejandra Cuevas, Simon’s mother. SAN ANTONIO — Saturday evening Simon’s family came together, along with friends and members of the community, at the spot where he was gunned down. “It just breaks my heart to … Read more