New Texas law set to create tax appraisal internet database

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Local appraisal districts will now be required to develop searchable databases detailing protest hearings conducted by local appraisal review boards beginning on Jan 1.  It’s all thanks to the passing of House Bill 796. For taxpayers, this means that there will be better transparency to protest your property taxes. More from 3News … Read more

‘We’re ready to play any day’ | Texas players gearing up for Sugar Bowl showdown against Washington

Saturday was media day, a chance for players and coaches to talk about the game, which will determine who moves on to play for a national title. NEW ORLEANS — The buildup continues for Monday night’s Sugar Bowl, which serves as one of the semifinals in the College Football Playoff.  Saturday was media day, at … Read more

Comedian Cedric The Entertainer joins Trae Tha Truth in giving blankets, jackets to Houston’s homeless

Cedric The Entertainer is in Houston for his comedy show on Saturday at Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Center. HOUSTON — Rapper and philanthropist Trae Tha Truth plays Santa Claus for the Houston community all year long, but before 2023  ended, he decided to fill his toy bag with some last-minute gifts.  On Saturday, he and … Read more

Paula Abdul accuses ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit

LOS ANGELES – Paula Abdul has accused former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the reality competition show, according to a new lawsuit. The lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles also accuses Lythgoe of sexually assaulting Abdul after she left “American Idol” … Read more