Galveston County DA says man indicted for alleged role in 'Texas Killing Fields' case

abc13.com (News) 3/31 10:08P KTRK

Authorities said James Dolphs Elmore Jr., of Bacliff, was indicted for manslaughter and tampering in connection with the murder of Laura Miller, as well as an additional tampering with evidence charge in the death of Audrey Cook.

Cypress Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation Spanning Texas and Georgia

Texas Herald News 3/30 7:11A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A Cypress man has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation into online child exploitation involving a juvenile victim in Georgia , according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office. Detectives with the Criminal...

COM Fire Academy Cadets Turn Classroom Training into Community Service After Residential Fire in...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/28 6:51A Publisher

Texas City, TX – When a residential fire impacting several homes broke out in Dickinson on Monday, March 16, 2026, College of the Mainland (COM) Fire Academy cadets stepped up for their community and put months of rigorous training and...

Three scholarships created by UH-Clear Lake for new undergrads

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/28 6:29A Publisher

HOUSTON — The University of Houston-Clear Lake has created three new scholarships that broaden the university’s ongoing efforts to make college affordable for students. The 3-Step Orientation Scholarships provide up to $1,000 to eligible students...

25-year-old charged with murder after mother of 3 found overdosed in her Bacliff driveway in...

abc13.com (News) 3/26 7:05P KTRK

Amanda Tsipai had been dead outside her home for 18 hours while her young children were inside, officials said.

Cold Case Announcement: Arrest Made in 1990 Double Murder in West Houston

Texas Herald News 3/26 7:41A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a 1990 double homicide in West Houston, marking a breakthrough in a decades-old cold case, police said. 64-year-old Floyd William Parrott has been charged with capital murder in the...

League City Officer Arrests Wanted Fugitive Sex Offender; Had Used False ID for 18 Years

Texas Herald News 3/24 6:54A Amalia Weigandt

LEAGUE CITY, Texas routine traffic stop in League City led to the arrest of a fugitive sex offender who authorities say had been evading law enforcement for years. According to the League City Police Department, 41-year-old Meltron Levion Alberty...

A Galveston Sunset with Louie

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/17 5:23A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Louie and the pet’s owners, along with about 20 other people, boarded the Baywatch Dolphin Tours party boat in Galveston just as the sun was about...

Man charged with murder in connection with case of woman who went missing in 2024, records show

abc13.com (News) 3/12 11:06P Brianna Willis

HPD said Angela Diaz went missing in July 2024, but almost a year later, her body was found in Clear Lake. It's still unclear how she died or how authorities were led to the alleged suspect.

La Porte Man Arrested After Discovery of Over 48,000 Child Abuse Files

Texas Herald News 3/12 7:26A Amalia Weigandt

LA PORTE, Texas La Porte police arrested 47 year old Dallas Vernon Lott on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, following a forensic investigation that uncovered tens of thousands of illicit digital files. Lott is charged with multiple counts of possession...

Clear Lake man accused of holding wife captive for 5 years, police say

abc13.com (News) 3/10 9:49A Luke Jones

Police say a man held his wife captive for five years inside the $1 million Clear Lake home they shared with their children.

Accomplished California educator appointed Dean of Education at UHCL

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/3 10:04A Publisher

HOUSTON – The University of Houston-Clear Lake has selected a highly accomplished leader with 35 years of experience as its next Dean of the College of Education . The appointment of  Dr. Stephanie Biagetti , currently Associate Dean for...

DPS Trooper Seizes 180 Bottles of Promethazine Syrup During Chambers County Traffic Stop

Texas Herald News 2/27 6:53A Amalia Weigandt

CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas — A routine traffic stop by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper in Southeast Texas led to the seizure of a large quantity of promethazine syrup commonly trafficked for illegal recreational use. According to DPS, the...

Painting of Kemah and Seabrook

Woodlands Online (Classifieds) 2/26 10:53A

Caddo Fire in Northeast Houston Reaches 75% Containment as Crews Continue Monitoring

Texas Herald News 2/24 8:54A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas The Caddo Fire burning in northeast Houston remains active but largely contained, with officials reporting approximately 200 acres affected and containment at 75 percent. Fire activity is currently low, according to officials...