The City of Melissa’s growth is evident at its Post Office, where residents’ mail is often handled in an open area next to the parking lot or sorted under a tent. “I’ve witnessed the city expand from about 4,000 to over 20,000 people, so it’s clear the Post Office needs to be expanded,” said Wylie Sims, a Melissa resident. In 2022, Melissa’s city manager informed NBC 5 that the city had requested an upgrade for the facility from the U.S. Postal Service and a former congressman. Since then, the situation has remained largely unchanged despite continued population growth. A similar…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect has been taken into custody following a multi-agency SWAT operation in the Katy area on Thursday afternoon. The situation began around 12:46 p.m. in the 2600 block of Maverick Park Lane in west Harris County, where authorities were executing a search and arrest warrant. Assisting in the operation were the Harris County SWAT team, the Katy Police Department, the Houston Police Department SWAT, and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Details about the individual being sought or the reasons behind the search remain unclear. However, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed via social media about…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The longstanding rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies is set to reignite with UT’s move to join A&M in the Southeastern Conference. To mark this revival, both universities are planning an “exciting announcement” at a joint news conference in Houston on August 22 at 11 a.m. The event will highlight the return of the Lone Star Showdown in the 2024 season across all sports. With both schools’ athletic directors—Trev Alberts of A&M and Chris Del Conte of UT—presiding, this indicates a major development in reestablishing the rivalry. While the news conference will…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A dog owner was allegedly threatened shortly before his chihuahua was shot and killed in Harris County last week. According to county records, 21-year-old Codiedale Corado faces charges of aggravated assault related to the incident on August 9. The records indicate that Corado was walking his pit bull when a man’s chihuahua began barking. Corado is accused of threatening both the dog owner and his chihuahua before returning to his apartment to retrieve a gun. He then pointed the gun at the dog owner and, when the chihuahua barked again and ran down the stairs,…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Astros might want to enjoy their day off on Thursday following a successful 8-1 road trip. Their next break from baseball won’t come until the day after Labor Day. And remember, avoid wearing white. The Astros, with a record of 65-55, currently lead the American League West by three games over the second-place Seattle Mariners, who were recently swept by the Detroit Tigers. After a rough start to the 2024 season, the Astros now find themselves in a much better position than they were on June 18, when a loss to the Chicago White…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway on Houston’s north side following the discovery of a woman’s body in an apartment, according to police. The Houston Police Department reported the incident is taking place in the 300 block of Sunnyside. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, HPD posted a photo of the scene on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. HPD stated that the woman was found deceased after what appears to have been a disturbance. The case is being treated as a homicide, and authorities have detained a person of interest in connection with the incident.…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County officials are revisiting their guaranteed basic income initiative after it faced a setback from the Texas Supreme Court. The original Uplift Harris program aimed to provide $500 checks to low-income families for financial support. However, critics, including the state’s Attorney General, argued that the program violated the state constitution’s prohibition on giving public funds directly to individuals. The newly proposed plan, introduced on Thursday, includes stricter guidelines on how the funds can be used. According to County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the funds will be restricted to essential items only. “This is our best…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — According to the Houston Federation of Teachers, staff at Marshall Middle School reported that the school’s defibrillator was not functioning when an eighth-grade student collapsed during gym class on Wednesday. Other students and staff attempted to assist the boy. Defibrillators are crucial for restoring a heartbeat when it stops. Corina Ortiz from the Houston Federation of Teachers expressed concerns that the malfunctioning defibrillator might have impacted the outcome, noting the delays in finding a backup device and waiting for EMS. Ortiz mentioned that a third-party contractor is responsible for servicing the defibrillators annually, but it’s unclear…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A warning is being issued to joggers who run alone after a woman was assaulted while running at Memorial Park. The Houston Police Department confirmed that the attack occurred around 5 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, in the 6500 block of Memorial Drive. The woman was physically assaulted and taken to the hospital. Police reported that a man in his 20s approached the runner and began attacking her, dragging her off the trail. A witness, who preferred to remain anonymous, described hearing screams about 2.2 miles into her run and instinctively sprinting towards the source of…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A student who experienced a medical emergency at Marshall Middle School on Wednesday has passed away, according to. Houston ISD reported that the emergency occurred in front of other students and staff, who attempted to assist. The student was rushed to a hospital, but HISD later confirmed the student had died the following day. The cause of death is currently unknown. HISD expressed their sorrow, stating, “We are heartbroken by the loss of a Marshall Middle School student. Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences are with the family.” A crisis response team is on site and will…
