Texas

HUMBLE, TX – A major renovation is underway at the Pappas Bar-B-Q location in northeast Harris County. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the restaurant at 19713 Interstate 59 is undergoing a $5 million renovation that began on June 30, 2025, with completion expected by June 30, 2026. The project involves a total renovation of the existing 6,500-square-foot barbecue restaurant. The work is privately funded and is being carried out on private land for private use. LA Architects of Houston is listed as the design firm for the project, with Brian Gary Stanton serving as the registered accessibility specialist.

HOUSTON, TX – Joshua Aaron Gomez, 43, has been taken into custody by members of the Violent Persons Task Force on a felony warrant for Sexual Assault. According to investigators, Gomez had allegedly been performing unlicensed procedures after the State suspended his chiropractic license following complaints of a sexual nature. Authorities with the Harris County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Division said they have since identified 12 additional survivors with varying complaints against Gomez. He was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail on the outstanding felony warrant. Detectives believe there may be more victims who have not yet come forward. A press availability is scheduled for tomorrow. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris Coun...

HUMBLE, TX – A major renovation project will repurpose a former Sears building at Deerbrook Mall into a large-scale entertainment venue. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the project, called Score USA Deerbrook, will take place at 20131 Highway 59 North. Construction began June 1, 2025, and is expected to be completed by June 1, 2026. The $2 million renovation will overhaul the 147,022-square-foot building to create an entertainment complex. The project is privately funded and will be carried out on private property for private use. Albany Studio of Houston is listed as the design firm, with Kathy S. Rodriguez serving as the registered accessibility specialist.

HOUSTON, TX (August 7, 2025) – The Houston Independent School District has announced that free breakfast and lunch will continue for nearly all students during the 2025–2026 school year. According to HISD Nutrition Services, breakfast will be provided at no charge to all students at all schools through the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Additionally, lunch will also be free at all but seven campuses under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Only the following seven schools require families to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to determine meal eligibility: Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts Horn Elementary Travis Elementary Oak Forest Elementary River Oaks Elementary West University Elementary Roberts Elementary Families at these schoo...

GALVESTON, TX – Moody Gardens will wrap up its 2025 summer concert series “Beats on the Beach” with a live performance by Houston-based band Timeless HTX on Saturday, August 9. Photo Courtesy of Moody Gardens Known for their dynamic stage presence and wide-ranging setlist, Timeless HTX delivers a mix of pop, rock, R&B, and soul, with selections spanning both classic and contemporary hits. The concert runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., concluding with a fireworks show over Offatts Bayou. Concertgoers can enjoy the music from Palm Beach’s lazy river, wave pool, or white sand beach. The event is included with daily admission to Palm Beach. Evening-only access is available for $15 online or at the gate. “Beats on the Beach” has run each Saturday evening throughout the summer. Au...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX (August 6, 2025) – Constable Mark Herman is inviting families to cool off and celebrate the start of the school year with free snow cones this Friday, August 8, 2025. The Back to School Snow Cones for Kids event will begin at 10:00 a.m. at 6817 Cypresswood Drive, behind the Barbara Bush Library, and will continue while supplies last. The event is open to the public. Constable Herman’s Office has partnered with Sunny Daze to provide complimentary snow cones for children. Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey will also be in attendance to help mark the occasion. The event offers families a chance to meet local deputies, enjoy a treat, and kick off the school year with community spirit. Organizers note that no county funds are being used for this event.

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 59-year-old man has been charged with misdemeanor escape after authorities say he fled from the custody of a Harris County Precinct 4 constable deputy while being detained for stealing a lawnmower. According to court records, the incident occurred on August 4, 2025, the same day Michael Jerome Roy was arrested in connection with a misdemeanor theft investigation involving a stolen lawnmower valued between $100 and $750. Roy was later located, taken back into custody, and booked into the Harris County Jail. In addition to the escape charge, he faces two misdemeanor theft charges — one tied to the August 4 arrest for the lawnmower theft and another from a June 10, 2025, arrest in which he was accused of stealing a push mower. He is scheduled to appear in Ha...

SPRING, TX – Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office has charged 4G Septic Solutions with water pollution after investigators said the company illegally dumped hundreds of gallons of septic tank waste into a storm drain in early July. According to court documents, the incident happened on July 1, 2025, in the 5700 block of Pimberton Lane in Spring. Deputies said they responded to the location after receiving reports of illegal dumping and found a white Ford F-650 tanker truck with the company’s name parked near an open manhole. A hose from the truck was reportedly running into the storm drain. A witness told deputies he saw the hose connected to the drain and stayed on scene until law enforcement arrived. Investigators said they detected and observed remnants of septic waste ...