Things to do in the Houston area this weekend: September 23-25
Houston events and things to do this weekend September 23-25 include the Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo, Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo, Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival, Houston Blues and Jazz Festival, Fall Festival at Dewberry Farm and The Woodlands Renaissance Faire.
Jaguar or Raven? San Jacinto College asking for help with a new mascot
San Jacinto College says the Jaguar represents strength, skill, power, courage, patience, and agility. Ravens, on the other hand, are well-known for their intelligence, represent resourcefulness, wisdom, and adaptability.
'Real life horror story,' Houston man sentenced to life for trying to cover up 2 murders
Luis Moron Romero, 40, has been sentenced to life in prison for two murders, both of which authorities said he tried covering up.
Woman shoots man who crashed through gate at Pasadena business, attacked her: police
Police say a woman fatally shot a man who crashed through a gate outside of a Pasadena business and attacked her when she confronted him.
Severe storms cause havoc across Houston; 18-wheeler topples off freeway after hydroplaning
Storms that rolled through the Houston area caused havoc on Thursday afternoon.
Man charged with murdering 6-week-old son in 2020
A Pasadena man has been charged with the brutal murder in the November 2020 death of his 6-week-old son.
Infamous Houston serial killer considered for compassionate release by parole board
From 1970 through 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley helped lure 28 teenage boys to a Pasadena home belonging to Dean Corll, also known as The Candy Man. He's serving 6 life sentences, but is being considered for compassionate release.
2 Pasadena men indicted in migrant death-trailer case that killed 53
Two men were indicted Wednesday in the case of a hot, airless tractor-trailer rig found with 53 dead or dying migrants in San Antonio, officials said.
Family of woman shot, killed by boyfriend in Pasadena say they don't believe it was an accident
A man is behind bars accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend in the middle of the night after he says he mistook her for an intruder, but the victim's family believes he intentionally shot and killed her.
Man says he accidentally shot girlfriend thinking she was an intruder: Pasadena police
A man said he accidentally shot his girlfriend believing she was an intruder, Pasadena police say. Bobby Wolfe, 22, has been charged with manslaughter.
2 teens dead, 1 injured in Pasadena shooting
Pasadena police say two teens are dead and one is injured after a shooting in parking lot.
Wheelchair athletes from across Texas hold softball tournament in Pasadena
The weekend-long event is inclusive to both individuals with disabilities and able-bodied volunteers, and offers two-fun-filled days of softball, community engagement and disability awareness.
Wheelchair athletes from across Texas hold softball tournament in Pasadena
The weekend-long event is inclusive to both individuals with disabilities and able-bodied volunteers and offers two fun-filled days of softball, community engagement, and disability awareness.
Pasadena police officers fatally shoot man in Seabrook
The Pasadena Police Department says officers shot and killed an armed man while they were attempting to serve a felony warrant on Thursday night.
Mickey Gilley death: Country music community mourns loss of legendary trailblazer
Honky Tonk Legend, Academy of Country Music award-winner, and Pasadena's own Mickey Gilley passed away Saturday and the community continues to mourn his loss.
'Pasadena lost a true legend,' popular country music singer Mickey Gilley passes away
Pasadena residents and country music fans are in mourning after popular singer Mickey Gilley passed away Saturday. He was 86-year-old. Mayor Jeff Wagner shared the disappointing news on social media calling the King of Honky Tonk a "true legend."
'Pasadena lost a true legend,' popular country music singer Mickey Gilley passes away
Pasadena residents and country music fans are in mourning after popular singer Mickey Gilley passed away Saturday.
Rat droppings found in Deer Park ISD elementary school classrooms, halls
Based on the report submitted by the Pasadena Health Inspector, evidence was found of rat droppings “found in cabinets, [classroom] cubbys and under desks.”
Pasadena PD officer resigns, charged with DWI after crashing into Houston officer’s patrol car
Officials say off-duty Pasadena PD officer Elias Vega submitted his registration and was charged with DWI for crashing into the back of a Houston PD officer's patrol car.
Video: Pasadena police shoot suspect waving gun on Spencer Highway
A man was killed by Pasadena police after he waved a gun at officers while running on Spencer Highway. Police don't say if he shot at them first, though video of the incident appear to show he does.