A man and his son are hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in northeast Houston that occurred on Wednesday afternoon, leaving neighbors seeking shelter as bullets flew, according to authorities. Houston Police Department’s post on X, formerly known as Twitter, indicated that the shooting occurred around 3 p.m. at 7200 Gore Drive. Reports suggest that the gunfire narrowly missed a 91-year-old woman inside her home on Gore Drive, while other residents dropped to the ground to avoid being hit. Police revealed that over 30 bullets were discharged, indicating a targeted attack on the residence. A resident across the street recounted the…
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Amid mounting allegations, demands for the resignation of Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles are intensifying. The latest uproar revolves around a Spectrum News report accusing Miles of diverting funds to charter schools located out of state. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has pledged to launch an investigation into the matter. Miles, appointed to his position by TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, stated that he welcomes the investigation and hopes it will bring clarity to the HISD community. Jessica Campos, an HISD parent, expressed her frustration, stating that concerns about the district’s state have reached a tipping point. She highlighted the need…
A lieutenant with the METRO Police Department faces charges after allegedly attempting to strike a church pastor, identified as her former romantic partner, in court documents. Lt. Tarlesha James has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a family member for an incident occurring on the morning of May 13 in the parking lot of the Willowbend Apartments near Humble. According to court records, the victim is Roderick Darnell Dawson, the pastor at St. Paul AME Church on Gears Road. James’ attorney, Letitia Quinones-Hollins, asserted Wednesday that there was no criminal activity, emphasizing that James did not…
As the academic year draws to a close in Texas, 13 Investigates revisits HB114, a contentious law implemented this year aimed at curbing e-cigarette usage among students. Sponsored by State Rep. Ed Thompson, R-Brazoria County, the law mandates mandatory placement in an alternative school for any student caught in possession of an e-cigarette. Thompson emphasized the importance of addressing what he views as a serious issue and providing school districts with the means to capture students’ attention. The prevalence of e-cigarette use among students, with over 2.1 million reported users nationwide in 2023 according to a U.S. Food and Drug…
In the midst of graduation season, Who’s Hiring job fair aims to provide guidance on navigating career paths. For Oscar Gil, landing a job at Intuitive Machines in Houston’s Spaceport seemed improbable after years of educational setbacks. Despite initially pursuing an engineering degree at the University of Houston, Gil’s journey took a different turn, leading him to San Jacinto College. It was there that he discovered the college’s aerospace certification program, which ultimately propelled his career to new heights. “I never imagined I’d be building space vehicles for a living,” Gil expressed. “Working on moon landers and being part of…
According to records, Victoria Woolfolk, a resident of Clear Lake, Texas, has been charged after leaving her two sons, aged 7 and 9, home alone on Mother’s Day. Allegedly, Woolfolk departed her residence at the El Dorado Trace Condos around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and did not return until 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, leaving her children unsupervised. Authorities were alerted when the 7-year-old child sought help from a neighbor because he and his brother were unable to contact their mother. The neighbor promptly notified the police, prompting a welfare check. When approached by at her condo on Tuesday, Woolfolk declined…
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With WWDC 2024 just around the corner, Apple remains focused on refining its current iOS while enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the iOS 18 preview. Despite the impending unveiling, iOS 17.5 has emerged from its beta phase, now available for installation on compatible iPhones. As iOS 17 approaches its maturity, significant additions in the 17.5 update are limited, though improvements to the News app and bolstered security measures stand out. Notably, users in the EU gain a new avenue for accessing third-party apps outside of Apple’s App Store ecosystem, aligning with EU regulations. Here’s a rundown of what’s fresh in iOS 17.5:…
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announced his departure Tuesday from the startup that ignited an artificial intelligence tech race with its release of ChatGPT. Sutskever said on X, formerly Twitter, that he was leaving after almost a decade at OpenAI, whose “trajectory has been nothing short of miraculous.” “I’m confident that OpenAI will build AGI that is both safe and beneficial,” he added, referring to artificial general intelligence — digital technology that seeks to perform as well as or better than human cognition Sutskever, OpenAI’s chief scientist, sat on the board that voted to remove chief executive and fellow co-founder Sam…
A deadly strain of avian influenza is spreading across the global ocean. Scientists estimate that it has caused the death of tens of millions of poultry and wild birds around the world. Officially called A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b, it has also been detected in at least 48 mammal species and is strongly implicated in mass die-offs of sea lions and seals. Bird flu was previously considered primarily a threat to poultry and secondarily a potential human pathogen. But it has now become a terrifying, albeit still largely unquantified, threat to marine life too. Where is it? The current troubling form of the virus…
