West Houston neighbors fed up with sex parties, drunkenness, gunfire at short-term rental properties

“It is crazy,” long-time Westhaven Estates resident Kathy Yang said. “Party all night long, all weekend long, for days.” HOUSTON — Neighbors in west Houston said they’re once again preparing for a sleepless night. They said residential homes that have been converted to short-term rental properties are wreaking havoc on their neighborhoods. Neighbors said on … Read more

Family of girl who drowned at NW Houston hotel file lawsuit seeking more than $1 million, lawyers say

According to the lawsuit, the 8-year-old died after she was “violently sucked into a 12- to 16-inch unsecured open gap in the swimming pool flow system.” HOUSTON — The family of a young girl who tragically drowned in a Houston hotel pool last weekend has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, according to their lawyers. It … Read more

New Uvalde elementary school project receives $1 million donation as construction gets underway

Onsite development work officially began this month. Construction is expected to be done in September 2025. SAN ANTONIO — Onsite construction is underway as of this month on a new Uvalde elementary school planned in the wake of the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary shooting.  Construction of the still-unnamed new school is expected to … Read more

‘Death of young people is incredibly challenging for everyone’ | Kerrville ISD faculty responds to teen death in fatal car accident

The teen was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver and three other passengers sustained what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries. KERRVILLE, Texas — A 15-year-old died Sunday after a car filled with teenagers crashed into a tree in Kerrville, according to officials. Kerrville Police said a BMW was on the 200 … Read more