Harris County Commissioner says her budget is balanced and protects pay raises for law enforcement

Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones outlines savings and investments. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County is facing a projected budget deficit that could be as high as $275 million for fiscal year 2026. Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones says her new budget plan is balanced and has zero deficit. “We have protected all core services. There … Read more

Who’s ready to drink beer, eat sausage and listen to polka music? | Wurstfest tickets on sale online now

The 10-day festival in New Braunfels opens Nov. 7 and runs through Now. 16 in New Braunfels. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — New Braunfels is home to the historic Gruene Hall, Schlitterbahn and the Comal River. But every November its signature celebration of German heritage and Texas spirit known as Wurstfest is front and center on … Read more

Former Mars chocolate employee from Connecticut admits stealing $28 million from company

Paul Steed, 58, of Stamford, pleaded guilty Thursday to fraud and tax offenses he committed while defrauding the chocolate company out of millions of dollars. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A former Connecticut employee of the chocolate manufacturer Mars, Inc. pleaded guilty Thursday to committing fraud and tax crimes while defrauding the company out of millions of … Read more

Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying robbery suspects who tried to steal alcohol from 7-Eleven

Police say the suspects entered the store and tried to steal several bottles of alcohol. SAN ANTONIO — Police and Crime Stoppers need your help identifying robbery suspect who tried to steal alcohol from a 7-Eleven. It happened around 2 a.m. at the convenience store located in the 400 block of Fair Avenue on July … Read more