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Tow truck driver identified as suspect in Club Aragon shooting turns himself in

15Oct

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Tow truck driver identified as suspect in Club Aragon shooting turns himself in

HOUSTON, TX – A felony murder charge has been filed against 32-year-old John Leathers in connection to the fatal shooting of a woman outside Club Aragon in southwest Houston. According to court documents, the incident occurred around 3 a.m. on October 12 in the parking lot of the nightclub located at 8150 Southwest Freeway. A family had been leaving the club when a large fight broke out involving the woman’s adult children and others. Pepper spray was reportedly deployed during the altercation, leaving several individuals temporarily impaired. https://youtu.be/nNlrf1peVmI The woman’s stepfather drove to the feeder road to pick up the adult children, and they soon discovered she had been shot. Emergency personnel responded to a secondary location at 8704 South Gessner, where ...

Man arrested for murder of ex-girlfriend found strangled in Austin apartment

15Oct

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Man arrested for murder of ex-girlfriend found strangled in Austin apartment

AUSTIN, TX – A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of his ex-girlfriend, 27-year-old Nitza Debiase, who was found strangled in her Austin apartment. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at approximately 11:53 a.m., Austin Police responded to a call reporting a deceased person at 4406 Avenue A, Unit #3. Officers arrived and found Debiase deceased in her bed. She was pronounced dead at 12:04 p.m. An investigation by homicide detectives and crime scene specialists determined that Debiase had been physically attacked and strangled by her ex-boyfriend, Paul Allen, who then fled the scene. On October 9, 2025, Allen was located and arrested with the assistance of the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, the Pflugerville Police Department, the Texas Departm...

Two arrested after meth, gun found during stop on Sam Houston Parkway

15Oct

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Two arrested after meth, gun found during stop on Sam Houston Parkway

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Two individuals were arrested following a traffic stop on the West Sam Houston Parkway North after deputies discovered methamphetamine and a loaded firearm. Photo Credit: Harris County Pct. 5 The incident occurred on October 14, 2025, in the 2200 block of the West Sam Houston Parkway North. According to Constable Terry Albritton, deputies with the Harris County Constable Precinct 5 Toll Road Division conducted the stop and observed several criminal indicators during the encounter with the vehicle’s occupants. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 504 grams (1.1 pounds) of methamphetamine and a loaded 9mm handgun. Both occupants were arrested and charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance (First Degree) and Fel...

Three new mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus in Dallas County

14Oct

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Three new mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus in Dallas County

DALLAS, TX – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) confirmed that three new mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus. Photo Courtesy of DCHHS According to DCHHS, the positive samples were collected in Dallas (ZIP code 75232), Richardson (ZIP code 75080), and Sunnyvale (ZIP code 75182). Health officials continue to remind residents to use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants outdoors, and eliminate standing water around homes to help reduce mosquito breeding.

Texas awards $278 million loan for 460 MW natural gas power plant in Freestone County

14Oct

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Texas awards $278 million loan for 460 MW natural gas power plant in Freestone County

AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott announced a new Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement supporting construction of a 460 megawatt natural gas power plant in Fairfield, Texas. The facility, named the Pin Oak Creek Energy Center, will be built by Calpine Corporation and is scheduled to begin supplying power to the ERCOT grid before summer 2026. File Photo (September 2025) According to the Governor, the project represents the fourth TxEF loan agreement and continues the state’s efforts to expand grid reliability and affordability. “This 460 MW investment will further grow our power supply and keep prices affordable for homes and businesses in North Texas,” said Governor Abbott. PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson stated that the TxEF has now backed nearly 1,800 MW of new generation statewi...

Houston unveils 25 new solid waste vehicles as part of citywide fleet upgrade

14Oct

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Houston unveils 25 new solid waste vehicles as part of citywide fleet upgrade

HOUSTON, TX – Mayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) announced the expansion of the city’s waste collection fleet with the deployment of 25 new vehicles. Photo Courtesy of COH SWMD The announcement was made during a morning news conference, where Mayor Whitmire was joined by District I Council Member Joaquin Martinez. The additions include 16 recycling side loaders, one grappler, three rear loaders, and five tractor trailers. According to Mayor Whitmire, the investment in modern equipment is part of a larger initiative to deploy 50 new solid waste vehicles by the end of October. “Reliable service starts with reliable equipment,” Whitmire stated. “We’re investing in tools that help our employees do their jobs safely and efficiently whil...

Governor Abbott reappoints 14 members to Texas Health Services Authority Board

13Oct

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Governor Abbott reappoints 14 members to Texas Health Services Authority Board

AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed fourteen individuals to the Texas Health Services Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on June 15, 2027. The board is responsible for overseeing the coordination and implementation of health information exchange across Texas. File Photo (September 2025) The reappointed members are: Victoria Bryant, Pharm.D. (Houston): Founder of Ambassadors Caregivers and president of the Faith, Hope and Joy Foundation. She is a fellow with the American Leadership Forum and Leadership Houston Class 31. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Houston. Shannon Calhoun (Goliad): Chief revenue officer at IV Ensure and former CEO of Southeast Texas Health System. She has held leadership roles with Aledade and Caravan He...

Two injured in shooting and stabbing during early morning altercation on S. Pierce

13Oct

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Two injured in shooting and stabbing during early morning altercation on S. Pierce

AMARILLO, TX – Two people were injured during a violent altercation that escalated into a shooting and stabbing incident in the early morning hours of October 12, 2025, in the 2900 block of S. Pierce Street, according to the Amarillo Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene around 2:21 a.m. following reports of a physical fight. Upon arrival, they located a male lying near a vehicle with a gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital in life-threatening condition. Police said the incident began as an argument between two women that escalated throughout the evening. The dispute turned physical, and during a struggle over a knife, one woman bit off part of the other’s ear. The conflict then extended to the men who were with them, leading to a fight during w...

One man injured in shooting at the Music Box nightclub in Amarillo

13Oct

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One man injured in shooting at the Music Box nightclub in Amarillo

AMARILLO, TX – One man was injured during a shooting early October 11, 2025, at the Music Box nightclub located at 907 S. Madison Street, according to the Amarillo Police Department. At approximately 12:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of a shooting and at least one victim being transported to a hospital. Police said a physical fight broke out, escalating when a suspect pulled out a firearm and began shooting. During the altercation, the suspect reportedly argued with an employee, leading to a struggle before gunfire erupted. One man was struck and taken to an area hospital. In response, two individuals at the scene returned fire at the suspect in what police described as self-defense. The suspect fled before officers arrived. One man was arrest...

Paxton warns Houston Methodist over alleged COVID-19 vaccine requirement for organ transplant patients

13Oct

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Paxton warns Houston Methodist over alleged COVID-19 vaccine requirement for organ transplant patients

HOUSTON, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a formal letter to Houston Methodist Hospital demanding clarification regarding its transplant policies, following allegations that the hospital may be denying organ transplants to patients who decline to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. File Photo (September 2025) The letter, dated October 2, 2025, and sent via certified mail to Houston Methodist President and CEO Dr. Marc L. Boom, specifically references the hospital’s Kidney Transplant Program Evaluation and Waitlist Clinical Practice Guideline. The policy, cited from a July 24, 2025 post on X, states that “[t]he kidney transplant will be postponed until the recipient receives the Covid-19 vaccine” and that patients vaccinated elsewhere “must provide valid documentation.” ...