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Uber code offers $20 credit during holidays in Houston area

Uber code offers $20 credit during holidays in Houston area

HOUSTON – Officials are making sure everyone gets home safely during the holiday season, thanks to a special code from Uber. According to a release, the code, which is TXDOT20, is valid for $20 credit while supplies last. The code is good anywhere in the Houston District (Harris County, Montgomery… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/safe-ride-home-uber-code-offers-20-credit-during-holidays-in-houston-area

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Houston man already on probation for holding up bank robs armored truck; now receives 50-year sentence, prosecutors say

Houston man already on probation for holding up bank robs armored truck; now receives 50-year sentence, prosecutors say

HOUSTON – A 29-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to half a century in prison for robbing an armored truck. On Wednesday, a Montgomery County jury sentenced Treveon Shelldrick Poole to 50 years in prison after finding him guilty of the first-degree felony offense of aggravated robbery. Poole will… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/12/16/houston-man-already-on-probation-for-holding-up-bank-robs-armored-truck-now-receives-50-year-sentence-prosecutors-say/

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Former Houston police officer dies by suicide three months after sexual contact with minor complaint

Former Houston police officer dies by suicide three months after sexual contact with minor complaint

A former Houston Police Department officer who was facing pending charges after complaints of sexual contact with a minor died by suicide on Sunday in Montgomery County, according to a statement tweeted out by Houston police Monday night. Police said Alton Holmes, a 14-year veteran of HPD working in the… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/Former-Houston-police-officer-dies-by-suicide-16702340.php

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Officer under criminal investigation died by suicide in Spring Sunday, HPD says

Officer under criminal investigation died by suicide in Spring Sunday, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police confirmed Monday night that a senior police officer died over the weekend in an apparent suicide near SH 99 and Aldine Westfield in Montgomery County. On Sunday, Dec. 12, senior police Officer Alton … Original Article: http://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/officer-under-criminal-investigation-died-by-suicide-in-spring-sunday-hpd-says/

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San Jacinto River Authority OKs plan for Lake Conroe, Lake Houston water levels

San Jacinto River Authority OKs plan for Lake Conroe, Lake Houston water levels

The San Jacinto River Authority board of directors unanimously approved a plan for the seasonal lowering of Lake Conroe and Lake Houston at a Dec. 9 board meeting, the authority’s first such meeting since Sept. 23. General Manager Jace Houston presented the plan, which is split into protocols for… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/environment/2021/12/09/san-jacinto-river-authority-oks-plan-for-lake-conroe-lake-houston-water-levels/

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Houston-area congressional race draws 9 GOP primary candidates, endorsements from top Republicans

Houston-area congressional race draws 9 GOP primary candidates, endorsements from top Republicans

At least nine GOP candidates are running to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady in the newly configured 8th Congressional District, drawing the interest of prominent elected Republicans who are aiming to shape the outcome of the crowded Houston-area primary. The race is developing into a proxy battle with former… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/Houston-area-congressional-race-draws-9-GOP-16680534.php

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CALENDAR: Celebrate the holidays with The Nutcracker

CALENDAR: Celebrate the holidays with The Nutcracker

Come celebrate the season at the last luncheon of the year for the Greater East Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Dec. 1 with the program beginning at noon. Food is served at 11:20 a.m. and fees for members is $20, and $25 for non-members. The luncheon will be held at The Atrium Center,...

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HPD HOMICIDE INVESTIGATES KINGWOOD MANS DEATH

HPD HOMICIDE INVESTIGATES KINGWOOD MANS DEATH

Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found at 3615 Village Pine Drive about 12:35 p.m. on Sunday (November 14). An autopsy will determine the cause of death of the victim, Roland Smith, 85. HPD Homicide Division… Original Article: https://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/hpd-homicide-investigates-kingwood-mans-death/

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5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Nov. 16

5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Nov. 16

1. Man shot after threatening to shoot deputies, animals in Conroe during domestic violence dispute, MCSO says. A man was shot by Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies in Conroe after a domestic violence dispute Tuesday morning, authorities said. Deputies said it happened in the 10700 block of Stidham Road at around… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/11/16/5-things-for-houstonians-to-know-for-tuesday-nov-16/

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Proposal to incorporate The Woodlands as a city failing in early returns Tuesday

Proposal to incorporate The Woodlands as a city failing in early returns Tuesday

A pair of proposals to incorporate The Woodlands as a city were failing in early voting results from Montgomery County Tuesday evening. Should those results hold through the final tally, the large master planned community north of Houston will remain a township. The early results include absentee and early voters…. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Proposal-to-incorporate-The-Woodlands-as-a-city-16586912.php