In Houston, Joelle Espeut, raised in a military family moving across the Midwest, faced challenges embracing her transgender identity due to a lack of support. After relocating to Houston seven years ago, she now focuses on creating inclusive spaces for Black transgender women. Born in Germany, Espeut spent early childhood in a military environment before settling in St. Louis, where she struggled with her gender identity amidst societal constraints. She moved to Los Angeles at 17, finding empowerment to express herself authentically and pursued a decade-long career in fashion, despite facing discrimination upon revealing her transgender identity in the workplace.…
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The Humble teenager who murdered his mother and drove across the country with her body in the trunk nearly two years ago has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Tyler Roenz, now 19, accepted a plea deal in Harris County. At the time of the crime, he was 17 years old. Authorities reported that on October 13, 2022, Tyler killed his 49-year-old mother, Michelle Roenz, at their home. He then placed her body in the trunk of the family’s black Mazda and began driving north. Tyler’s father reported his wife and son missing after…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man is hospitalized after being shot in the face during a robbery outside an overnight club early Friday morning, according to Houston police. The incident occurred in the parking lot of Perfect 10, located near Richmond Avenue and Greenridge Drive. Investigators informed that the victim, who is in his 20s, is expected to survive. He was shot while being robbed of his jewelry and cash. Following the shooting, police tracked the victim’s phone to a car about three minutes away from the shopping center where the incident occurred. Upon stopping the vehicle, officers found the…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — T.G.I.F.! Let’s dive into Qué Pasa Houston. With the scorching heat, staying indoors is definitely the way to go. The Houston Museum of Natural Science is reviving an intriguing exhibit! This exhibit offers visitors a chance to learn about Van Gogh’s madness, why tomatoes were considered inedible 500 years ago, and how an “assassin bug” can attach to your face and be deadly. For tickets and prices, head over to the Houston Museum of Natural Science. If you’re looking for something more vibrant and entertaining, the UniverSoul Circus is in town, celebrating 30 years under the…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The murder of Jocelyn Nungaray has not only shocked our city but has also become a focal point in the national immigration debate. During Thursday’s presidential debate, former President Donald Trump mentioned the 12-year-old’s murder. confirmed that Trump spoke with Nungaray’s family before the debate. Other Republican officials in Texas, including Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Greg Abbott, have called for the death penalty for the suspects. Jocelyn Nungaray was found strangled in a north Houston creek on June 17. The two suspects in her murder are undocumented immigrants and are being held on $10 million…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A former HISD middle school teacher was arrested Friday after police say he had a 14-year-old student perform sex acts on camera and fondled her in a parked car. Dale Vanwright, 63, was a design teacher at Tanglewood Middle School when the crimes allegedly occurred. Court documents say the victim was dating one of Vanwright’s relatives, who happened to be a fellow Tanglewood student, at the time. (Eyewitness News isn’t saying how they’re related in order to protect the victim’s identity). Police say the victim eventually began doing video calls with Vanwright after school. In a February…
KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) — A recently promoted Houston police assistant chief is under investigation after $25,000 worth of property went missing from a police substation. Adrian Rodriguez, promoted in April following demotions related to HPD’s suspended case scandal, was last assigned as the commander at the Kingwood substation on Rustic Woods Drive. Last November, the security gates in the back parking lot were removed and replaced with new ones. The old gates were left in a grassy area for months until they disappeared over the weekend of March 23rd, sources tell . obtained part of the Internal Affairs Division (IAD)…
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LOS ANGELES: Venezuela booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mexico that ensured Jamaica’s elimination from the tournament. Mexico-based veteran striker Salomon Rondon stroked in the only goal from the penalty spot to seal all three points for Venezuela, who are top of Group ‘B’ with six points from two games. Mexico, meanwhile, can still qualify for the knockout rounds with a victory over Ecuador in their final group game on Sunday. But the Mexicans will be left kicking themselves at their failure to take at least a point…
GELSENKIRCHEN: Georgia secured a historic place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal in Group ‘F’ on Wednesday, while Turkey edged the Czech Republic 2-1 in the same group to advance into the last 16 as the group stage came to an end. Appearing at their first European Championship, Georgia had to record their first-ever victory at the tournament to reach the last 16 when they played Portugal in Gelsenkirchen. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal had already qualified for the last 16 as Group ‘F’ winners and coach Roberto Martinez made eight changes to his…
