Texas politicians, national leaders react to New Orleans attack
A man from the Houston area drove a truck into a New Year's Day crowd Wednesday morning in the French Quarter of New Orleans, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more, according to authorities.
Macron joins world leaders in condemnation of New Orleans terror attack
An outpouring of global condemnation intensified on Wednesday following a suspected terror attack in New Orleans, where a pickup truck plowed into a crowd celebrating the New Year, leaving at least 15 dead and many others injured.
Houston-area suspect documented plans for New Orleans terrorist attack
New revelations about the New Orleans terrorist attack suspect's plans are coming to light as authorities review videos recorded before the New Year's Day rampage took place. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the 42-year-old Harris County resident who allegedly drove a truck into a crowd of people celebrating the new year on Bourbon Street early Wednesday morning,
FBI says New Orleans attacker acted alone, calls it an “act of terrorism”
The FBI now says that the pickup truck driver responsible for a deadly rampage in New Orleans acted alone. Officials said Wednesday that they were seeking additional potential suspects in an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism.
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New Orleans truck attack suspect inspired by Islamic State terrorist group
At least 15 people are dead and dozens injured in New Orleans after a driver plowed a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, police and city officials said. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
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See all of Houston's new department heads appointed in 2024
Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s first year as mayor shook up the city’s leadership with dozens of new hires and appointments ...
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Harris County leaders unanimously approve $1M to expand resources for survivors of domestic violence
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- On Tuesday, The Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously ... for survivors of domestic violence. Community leaders noted Tuesday morning that 75% of people ...
Houston has limited options for tackling violent crimes at after-hours clubs, Mayor Whitmire says
Houston and Harris County leaders are looking for creative solutions after a man was shot and killed in the second fatal ...
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Fired Harris County Public Health director faces more charges for alleged $40M bidding scheme
Barbie Robinson is facing new felonies for her alleged role in a $40 million bidding scheme that prosecutors have said treated taxpayers "like suckers." ...
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Looking back at Mayor Whitmire’s first year in office— storms, street fights and inter-party tension
will see the renegotiation of a contract with the police union and the launch of a new initiative to combat the presence of ...
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Judge Lina Hidalgo fires back at 'completely untrue' claims by Houston Mayor
In an interview with the Houston Chronicle on Thursday, Whitmire implied that Hidalgo—who has led Harris County since 2018—was considering stepping down from the top executive leadership spot.
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Harris County Sports & Convention Corp. names new executive director and CEO (updated)
The Harris County Sports & Convention Corp. filled its CEO and executive director position less than a month after its previous leader left. Update: As expected, the Harris County Sports ...
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Harris County man accused in Los Angeles murder for hire to soon be extradited
The Harris County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding if Hardman had already been extradited. Kyle McClenagan is a digital reporter with Houston ...
These two Houston suburbs are among the fastest-growing places in the U.S.
The growth of the Houston region continues to seem nearly inexorable, with two exurbs in the region appearing on a new list ...