Randy Wallace
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Behind Breaking Bond: Four public safety related bills being considered by Texas lawmakers
We discuss four public safety-related bills that are now being considered by lawmakers. → Read More
Houston homeowner speaks out after being victim of terrifying attempted carjacking
One homeowner is sharing his story after being the victim of an attempted carjacking on one January afternoon. → Read More
Non-profit turns 95-year-old woman's wish to fly to Italy for memorial honoring her late husband a reality
A non-profit organization is making one senior's wish come true. → Read More
Heartbreaking video of dog dumped illustrates how difficult it's become to surrender animals to shelters
The issue of overflowing shelters in the area is causing some pet owners to resort to illegal dumping of animals. → Read More
Man accused of murder racks up new charge killing teen while out on bond
It’s almost as if Harris County’s Criminal Justice System has bent over backward for James Sotelo. Corey Thompson’s mother wants to know why he was out on bond when police say he killed the 17-year-old. → Read More
Goose moves into southeast Houston neighborhood, residents say
An unlikely visitor showed up in a southeast side neighborhood and made himself at home for almost a week → Read More
Women, girls living with special needs participate in 'Texas Miss Amazing' event
Some of the participants are young, others are older. They answer questions on stage and show the audience what they are passionate about. → Read More
Harris Co. Jail inmate goes public with death, violence, drug use he says he's witnessed since last October
His name is Kyle French, and he's in the Harris County Jail for violating a protective order. He describes his nearly four months behind bars as "Scary as Hell." → Read More
Texas Governor's attempt to end diversity hiring programs has NAACP calling for sports team boycott
The Governor says the letter was a reminder that equity quotas are illegal under federal and state law. But as far as the NAACP is concerned, the governor wants to take a racist step backwards. → Read More
Lawmakers push for 6 new felony courts, amendment to Texas constitution in hopes of stopping revolving door
Harris County will be the focal point when lawmakers in Austin take up bail bond reform. → Read More
Dickinson Animal Shelter offering unconditional love for Valentine's Day
You can have the best Valentine's Day ever and help Bayou Animal Services at the same time. → Read More
Santa Fe Shooting: Victims reach agreement with online ammunition seller who sold bullets to admitted shooter
Justice still alludes loved ones of the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting. The confessed shooter was 17 when he killed 10 of his classmates and teachers. → Read More
Two former Harris Co. Jail employees say inmates are running the show
Last year, 25 inmates died in the Harris County Jail the most inmate deaths in a decade. Just last month, four more deaths. → Read More
45-year-old habitual offender gets 50 years for the deaths of 2 cousins killed when Uber car split in half
A jury convicted Brian Tatum of two counts of murder. His sentence was supposed to be decided by a judge, but that changed when both sides agreed to 50 years. → Read More
Mission Bend burglary: Brazen burglar caught on camera taking 14-year-old dog, other valuables
The burglar apparently lives in the neighborhood and did nothing to hide his face.In fact, anyone who knows him will recognize him. → Read More
29-year-old executed while setting up garage sale at her Tomball home, case remains unsolved 4 years later
It's an unsolved murder that's gained national attention. On January 25, 2019, 29-year-old Elizabeth Barraza was setting up a garage sale at her home at 8623 Cedarwalk Drive in Tomball. → Read More
Houston tornado: Things storm damage victims should know before hiring a contractor
Catastrophic weather events bring out the best in Houstonians, because we want to help each other. But tornadoes and hurricanes also blow unscrupulous contractors into town looking to benefit from other people's misery. → Read More
Judge sets $1 bond for 43-year-old repeat offender accused of kidnapping, beating woman
One judge set an unheard of dollar amount for a habitual offender, $1. That's right, a $1 bond. → Read More
Griff’s Irish Pub fire in Montrose: Founder looks back on Houston institution
Michael "Griff" Griffin opened Griff's Irish Pub in September 1965. He talks about the iconic Montrose spot after it was destroyed in a fire on Friday. → Read More
41-year-old man says he was attacked, seriously injured by other inmates in the Harris Co. Jail
In 2021, there were 20 inmate deaths at the Harris County Jail. Last year, that number rose to 27. → Read More