Volunteers spend their Saturday cleaning up Moody Park in annual ‘Trash Bash’

HOUSTON — About 100 dedicated volunteers gathered Saturday at Moody Park in north Houston for Trash Bash 2025, an annual initiative aimed at protecting and preserving Houston-area waterways.  Following the clean-up, participants were rewarded for their hard work with a free lunch, live music, door prizes and other activities. Trash Bash takes place each spring. … Read more

CCPD arrest three overnight in crackdown on reckless driving

CCPD cracked down on dangerous driving overnight, arresting three people for speeding. One of those drivers was going more than double the speed limit. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Police cracking down on dangerous driving overnight—arresting three people for speeding. One of those drivers was going more than double the speed limit. Just before 11 p.m. … Read more

Galveston Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis suspended amid investigation

Galveston Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis is on leave pending an investigation into unauthorized overnight stays at Stewart Beach Pavillion. HOUSTON — Galveston Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis has been placed under unpaid administrative leave while an investigation is underway. Davis is being investigated after claims were made that he allowed visiting lifeguards from the … Read more

‘It means a lot’ | Houston honors Vietnam veterans with heartfelt memorial ceremony

A powerful ceremony at Club Creek Park honored Vietnam War veterans with a new memorial. HOUSTON — In honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day Saturday, the sounds of patriotism echoed through Club Creek Park in southwest Houston. A solemn playing of Taps, the national anthem and a prayer marked the start of a powerful … Read more

Houston’s Black-owned eateries gain spotlight as week-long celebration begins

Similar events are now held all across the country, but Black Restaurant Week founder Warren Luckett, a Houston native, first started it in H-Town in 2016. HOUSTON — This weekend marks the kickoff for the 10th anniversary of Black Restaurant Week in Houston. According to the event website, more than 30 eateries in the Houston … Read more

‘My heart was ripped in half’ | Texas family called authorities expecting help, but instead their father ended up dead

“I kept telling him, I’ve got this please just back up, let me handle my dad. Once again, the deputy did not acknowledge that I was standing there.” GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas — 77-year-old Kenneth Grimm, was a Navy veteran who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and dementia. When his family called authorities, they expected help. … Read more