Matt Dougherty
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Houston, TX, United States
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Mother wants answers after 13-year-old son with autism was recorded using the bathroom by students
"I’m his mom, I need to know what they’ve been sending around of my child," Karen Ivy said. → Read More
11-year-old subject of 10 stories tall mural is UH Basketball's biggest fan
Houston Atlee, one of UH's biggest fans, got a signed basketball and got to greet the team before their last game of the regular season. → Read More
Houston chefs compete to create delicious desserts with Girl Scout cookies
“They had to get creative with what they got,” said Girl Scouts of San Jacinto marketing and communications director Heather Ganucheau. → Read More
Teen whose painting set record at last year's Houston Rodeo auction wins again
A painting by LCISD senior, Mia Huckman, was awarded grand champion for her Western artwork. → Read More
City says sewage smell in Kingwood is due to water treatment plant equipment malfunction
The City of Houston said an equipment malfunction caused a sewage smell in the Kingwood area. → Read More
'Pedro’s and Luby’s have beef' | Conroe businesses, restaurants in the midst of a 'sign war'
“Pedro’s and Luby’s have beef. We have sweets," one bakery wrote. → Read More
Sheriff: Man accused of decapitating wife was out on bond for DWI
Jared James Dicus allegedly killed his 21-year-old wife at their home in Waller County. Investigators said it appears he used a kitchen knife to decapitate her. → Read More
Arctic blast: How to properly use a space heater, fireplace during hard freeze
Fires and carbon monoxide poisoning have claimed lives during freezes in the past. → Read More
Family searching for answers after son was murdered in SW Houston
Eddie Lanier, III, known as Tre by his family and friends, was shot and killed while sitting in his parked car in southwest Houston Sunday night. → Read More
Make-A-Wish Foundation grants teen with cancer her one request: Help with college tuition
Although some may think it sounds like an unusual wish, there have been five teenagers in the past year whose only wish was to attend the University of Houston. → Read More
Man smashes woman's windshield with a dumbbell during suspected case of road rage
Houston police are still investigating an apparent case of road rage that happened near Tidwell and the Hardy Toll Road on Sunday. → Read More
All-female group breaks Texas skydiving record
The group of 40 women formed a single-point formation, the largest the state has seen. → Read More
Massive wind farm to be built off Galveston coast, Biden administration announces
The wind farm is expected to produce enough energy to power 3.5 million homes. → Read More
Effects of drought starting to be seen in Houston's trees
Expert says prioritize water use during restrictions, and decide which plants you want to keep and which you are willing to lose. → Read More
Pack of 7 dogs captured after mauling 71-year-old man to death in Fort Bend County
A 71-year-old man in Fresno was killed by a pack of dogs on Monday, according to the Fort Bend County sheriff. The 7 dogs believed to be responsible were captured. → Read More
Houston home becomes crime scene for third time in one week
One man was killed at the home on Monday, another man on Wednesday. Detectives returned on Friday to dig in the home's backyard. → Read More
Search area expands slightly during manhunt for escaped inmate
After narrowing the search area this week, officials said they're now going to move it to a new area. → Read More
Massive Houston-area oak tree is expected to be cut down this week to make way for new, bigger house
Neighbors in Hedwig Village are furious about a developer’s plan to cut down a more than a 100-year-old oak tree to make way for the construction of a new home. → Read More
Massive century plant about to flower in front yard of Houston house
The century plant appears to be about two stories tall and will only bloom once before dying. → Read More
Gov. Abbott says immigration has created 'extraordinary' challenges to public school system
Gov. Greg Abbott says he's considering a challenge to the 1982 Supreme Court ruling that guarantees a public education for children brought to the U.S. illegally. → Read More