Houston, TX – Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadine Scamp as its new Linda and Harlan Martens Endowed President & CEO, effective April 7, 2025. Nadine succeeds Les Cave, who will retire on April 4, 2025, after more than six years of dedicated service to NAM. Nadine brings over two decades of experience in developing and directing programs and organizations that support women and families, with a particular focus […]
TPWD Inland Fisheries Stocks Millions of Fish Across Texas in 2024
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)’s Inland Fisheries Division stocked nearly 27 million fish comprising 17 different species, sub-species or hybrids in Texas public freshwaters during 2024. Roughly 7.9 million of these were stocked in rivers, ponds, and lakes associated with 50 state parks. TPWD actively stocks waterbodies throughout Texas to enhance sportfishing opportunities. Its multifaceted statewide stocking program tailors fish stockings to individual waterbodies, with more than 400 unique waterbodies stocked annually. […]
Tip Leads to Capture of Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender in Oklahoma
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Raymond Trejo is back in custody following his recent arrest. Authorities arrested Trejo in Stilwell, Okla. on March 12. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in his arrest. Raymond Lee Trejo, 35, of Abilene, was taken into custody by the Special Applications Branch (SAB) of the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service. DPS Special Agents from Abilene, along with the Stilwell […]
Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Captured in Liberty Co.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Rigoberto Enrique Valencia was taken into custody on Friday, March 14, in Liberty Co. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid in his arrest. Rigoberto Enrique Valencia, 20, a criminal illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was taken into custody in Cleveland following a traffic stop coordinated between DPS Special Agents and the […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Arrest of Houston-Area Abortionist and Crackdown on Clinics Providing Illegal Abortions
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of Maria Margarita Rojas, 48, for providing illegal abortions and illegally operating a network of clinics in the Northwest Houston area. Rojas, a midwife known as “Dr. Maria,” was taken into custody in Waller County and charged with the illegal performance of an abortion, a second-degree felony, as well as practicing medicine without a license. “In Texas, life is sacred. I will always do everything […]
Time Flies When You’re Having FUN! Enjoy Lone Star Flight Museum Spring Break Flight Plan
HOUSTON, Texas (March 17, 2025) –Visiting aircraft, special Spacesuit demonstration, Hangar Talks, and hands on STEM learning activities are all part of the Spring Break flight plan this week at Lone Star Flight Museum! There’s always something for everyone at the only museum whose exhibits FLY! SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS: Plane Tours and Amelia Earhart Hangar Talk – Tuesday, March 18 Superheroes Fly! – Toddler Terminal Storytime & more – Wednesday, March 19 Space is […]
Inspiring Eagle Scount Project by Siddharth Majumdar
Siddharth Majumdar, a 7th grader at Beck Junior High School and an active Boy Scout, is working on to benefit the Katy community. Siddharth has been a dedicated scout since 1st grade and has a diverse range of interests, including competitive swimming, taekwondo (he’s a 3rd dan black belt working toward his 4th degree), chess, and school team sports, including football and track and field. As part of his Eagle Scout project, Siddharth noticed […]
Texas Center for the Book Announces 2024-2025 Letters About Literature Texas Contest Winners
Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book, under the direction of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024-2025 Letters About Literature Texas contest, a statewide competition sponsored by the Texas Library and Archives Foundation. In Letters About Literature, students read a book, poem, short story or other written work and write a letter to an author—living or dead—explaining how his or her work changed […]
Sheriff’s Office Mourns Deputy Christina Kohler
March 17, 2025 — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is sad to confirm the passing of Deputy Christina Kohler, 37. Deputy Kohler’s death in the 8600 block of Almeda Genoa Road on Thursday, March 13 is being investigated by the Houston Police Department as an apparent suicide. An autopsy is being conducted to confirm the cause of her death. Deputy Kohler joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2018 and was most recently assigned to the courts […]
CenterPoint Energy Taking Safety Actions to Address Increased Wildfire Risk in Parts of the Greater Houston Area
Red Flag Warning in effect for large portions of Texas and the Greater Houston area from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday; high wind gusts, low humidity and fire risk anticipated CenterPoint has taken a series of actions to prepare equipment and approximately 1,000 workers ready to respond today Company continues to communicate with customers about the potential for temporary outages in some areas due to wildfire conditions Houston – March 15, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy is […]