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HOUSTON – The roof of the William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) Red Garage has been transformed into a solar canopy now producing 100% clean, renewable power exclusively for the airport. The photovoltaic system, years in the making, is fully operational and marks a major milestone in Houston Airports’ sustainability efforts. Drone aerial photos from Hobby Airport - September 2025 - solar panels, garages, construction, and terminals (Photo Courtesy of Houston Airport System) “This project is proof that sustainability can be practical, visible and directly tied to the passenger experience,” said Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports. “Passengers now park under a structure that shields their cars from the Texas sun while generating clean energy that keeps airport operations...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office detained a woman near the 25000 block of Kuykendahl Road after she was accused of shoplifting. Investigators said the woman initially gave deputies a false name. Further investigation revealed she is a habitual theft suspect believed to have stolen thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from multiple H-E-B stores in both Harris and Montgomery counties. Constable Precinct 4 deputies also stated the woman had an active immigration hold. She was released to immigration authorities at the scene. No additional details have been released at this time.

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - Judge Lina Hidalgo of Harris County, Texas, on Wednesday issued a statement after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus event at Utah Valley University. File Photo (August 2025) “I am gutted to learn about the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah,” Hidalgo said. “I’ve lived in countries where people could be killed for speaking their minds, and it breaks my heart to see that happen here in the United States. I hope this tragedy marks a turn toward dialogue instead of hatred and violence.” Kirk, a conservative political commentator and co-founder of the youth organization Turning Point USA, was killed after being shot while speaking to students on campus. He was struck in the neck by gunfire from about 200 yards away, taken to ...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A driver was arrested on the 17000 block of the North Freeway after displaying multiple signs of intoxication. The driver was identified as Jose Gonzalez Castillo. Deputies administered a series of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and determined he was intoxicated. Further investigation revealed that Castillo had a prior conviction for Driving While Intoxicated. According to Constable Mark Herman, Castillo was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail. He is charged with Driving While Intoxicated – 2nd Offense. His bond was set at $100 out of County Court 4.