On Highway 380 in Princeton, construction of a luxury apartment complex has encountered significant delays, frustrating local resident Marylou Pettis, who initially anticipated it would enhance the neighborhood and bolster property values. “The timeline has been very extended,” remarked Marylou Pettis. “There have been periods of activity followed by halts. It’s an ongoing process.” According to the City of Princeton, the project received approval in 2017 and broke ground in 2021. However, construction activities came to a halt in 2023 following a city inspection. A representative of the property ownership group informed NBC 5 that construction ceased after a contractor…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
The Dallas Mavericks avoided elimination in the 2024 NBA Finals on Friday with a commanding 122-84 victory over the Boston Celtics at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Boston had aimed to achieve a rare 4-0 sweep in the NBA Finals but found themselves overwhelmed by Dallas’ dominant performance. The Mavericks’ 38-point margin of victory stands as the third-largest blowout in NBA Finals history. The largest remains the Chicago Bulls’ 42-point win over the Utah Jazz in Game 3 of the 1998 Finals. In 2008, the Celtics recorded a 39-point victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6. “It’s…
Dallas police are actively searching for a teenager wanted in connection with two fatal shootings. Authorities say the first shooting occurred on Dec. 11 in the 10500 block of Lake June Road in Pleasant Grove. The second incident took place on May 2 nearby, in the 2400 block of N. Masters Drive. Ana Aguirre, still grappling with the loss of her son, shared her heartbreaking account from her hospital room with NBC 5. She recounted the tragic events of May 2, when a minor traffic accident escalated into a deadly confrontation. According to Aguirre, after she accidentally struck an SUV…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Significant developments are underway in college athletics, potentially leading to a substantial financial windfall. According to ESPN, the Big 12 Conference, affiliated with sister network, is actively exploring the sale of naming rights to a title sponsor. This branding opportunity is projected to be valued at hundreds of millions of dollars and could involve rebranding the conference with the sponsor’s name, thereby potentially removing “Big” from Big 12. If finalized, schools like the University of Houston, Baylor, Texas Tech, and TCU could be competing in a renamed league, such as “The Disney 12.” Kelvin Sampson, head…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman and her 94-year-old mother have spent months trying to resolve a water bill exceeding $3,000 that the older woman received. Hattie Chatmon, who lives alone in the Eastex Jensen area, said she only uses water for washing dishes, clothes, and taking baths, and she drinks only bottled water. Her daughter, Betty Chatmon Coleman, ensures all her bills are paid. When Betty discovered that her mother’s water bill in early 2024 was over $3,000, she was shocked. The bill showed extremely high usage, but Hattie hadn’t changed any of her habits. They hired a plumber…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — City Controller Chris Hollins has denied Mayor John Whitmire’s claim that he will certify the Houston Firefighters Union deal with the city. Whitmire previously stated that Hollins informed his staff he was satisfied with the responses to his questions and intended to certify the agreement. However, Hollins refuted this claim on Friday evening through an Instagram post, stating: “The mayor doesn’t speak for me or my office. I appreciated the meeting with the mayor’s team, which was long overdue. The commitment I made was to review their written responses promptly and to make my decision regarding…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Eyewitness News has obtained surveillance footage showing inmate Nigel Sanders moments after his escape from custody following a court hearing on Thursday afternoon. The video, shared with by a source, captures an inmate casually walking out of the jail intake center in downtown Houston, barefoot and wearing orange jail pants. No one stops or even notices him, highlighting a significant security lapse. Sanders, 35, escaped custody while returning to jail after a court appearance, prompting a 12-hour manhunt. With a lengthy criminal history, he was recently charged with three burglaries and was in custody for those…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A significant milestone is approaching for a man who has spent decades on the football field. Beloved Houstonian Wade Phillips, son of coaching legend Bum Phillips, won a Super Bowl as the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos. However, in his 55-year coaching career, he has never been the head coach in a league championship game—until now. Wade, now the head coach of the United Football League’s San Antonio Brahmas, will lead his team in the UFL title game this Sunday. “After we beat St. Louis, my phone blew up with text messages and so forth,”…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — is set to broadcast a historic NBA Finals victory, whether it’s the Boston Celtics or the Dallas Mavericks who take the title. Whoever wins, they will have a tough time surpassing the iconic post-championship speech delivered 29 years ago. On June 14, 1995, the Houston Rockets completed their NBA Finals sweep of the Orlando Magic, clinching Game 4 at home at The Summit. Die-hard Rockets fans may remember Clyde Drexler’s breakaway dunk or Hakeem Olajuwon’s rare three-point attempt in that 113-101 victory. However, the moment that has become legendary in Houston is head coach Rudy Tomjanovich’s…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Families in southeast Texas are facing significant challenges as they rebuild after May’s storms, particularly those who were already struggling. The Romero family is currently staying in a motel. “We’re 17 in total, and at the moment, we have to stay in the hotel,” said Ada Argueta. “A tree fell on the roof of our apartment.” Their northeast Houston apartment was destroyed. Initially, they stayed despite the flooded floors, broken plumbing, and lack of electricity, but the heat eventually became unbearable. Last week, they rented motel rooms. “My feelings are up and down—depressed, sad, worried,” said…
