Court docs: Houston man accused of tampering with girlfriend’s body, but no murder charge filed right now

Jesus Varel, 48, is accused of hiding his girlfriend’s body and assaulting a family member to cover it up. HOUSTON — A 48-year-old Houston man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly attempted to hide the body of his dead girlfriend and force a family member to help cover it up, according to court documents. … Read more

5 people shot, 33-year-old man killed in southern Dallas, police say

Four people were injured, and one person was killed during a shooting in southern Dallas on Saturday, police said. DALLAS — Five people were shot, and one person died from their injuries, Saturday night in southern Dallas, police said.  Officers responded to a shooting call around 9:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the 2900 block … Read more

Texans stifle Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs in 20-10 victory to keep pace in AFC South race

The Houston Texans have won their fifth straight game. They relied on the NFL’s top-ranked defense to shut down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. C.J…. KANSAS CITY, Mo.(AP) — The Houston Texans never made their trip to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night into anything more than their next game. Didn’t matter that the … Read more

Georgetown to consider ‘parklet’ pilot, transforming parking spaces into street patios

Some parking spaces in Downtown Georgetown could soon be repurposed into patios with public seating. GEORGETOWN, Texas — Some parking spaces in downtown Georgetown may soon trade cars for café tables. City officials are exploring a new pilot program to transform some street parking spots into “parklets,” which are removable patios with public seating and … Read more

Back-to-back fires at Universal City apartment complex leaves families displaced

Several families are displaced after two fires in quick succession struck a Universal City apartment complex, with residents facing an evacuation and power outage. UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas — Several families have been displaced after back-to-back fires break out at a Universal City apartment complex. Around 5 p.m. Sunday, officials responded to the 350 block of … Read more