This Week in Texas: KP George sentence, DACA, ballot access lawsuit

abc13.com (News) 6/21 6:24A Tom Abrahams

This Week in Texas, we follow the sentencing of suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George after his felony conviction for money laundering. You'll hear from special prosecutor Brian Wice and political insiders, Angel Carroll and Jacey Jetton.

Fort Bend County library's 3-day Juneteenth weekend cancelled minutes before start, staff says

abc13.com (News) 6/20 12:08A Nick Natario

Just minutes before their 3-day holiday weekend was set to start, Fort Bend County library staff members said they were told the extended break was off.

Rosenberg passes ordinance that allows neighbors to report on one another over fireworks

abc13.com (News) 6/19 9:54A Nick Natario

To crack down on illegal fireworks, Rosenberg is giving residents a new tool that could fine their neighbors hundreds if they report them.

Driver Arrested After Attempting to Flee Deputies During Traffic Stop Near Cypress Station

Texas Herald News 6/19 5:45A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A 23-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he attempted to evade law enforcement during a traffic stop near the Cypress Station area. According to Harris County Constable Mark Herman s Office, deputies initiated a...

Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George gets 5 years probation, 180 days in jail in money laundering case

abc13.com (News) 6/16 7:35P Courtney Carpenter

In March, suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George was convicted of stealing more than $46,000 from his donors. We could soon learn whether he will spend time behind bars or if it will be delayed.

Man Arrested After Brother Found Dead With Severe Head Trauma in Harris County Home

Texas Herald News 6/16 5:28A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A 68-year-old man has been charged with murder after his brother was found dead inside a home in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff s Office. Deputies responded at approximately noon on June 12,...

New York Man Arrested After Deputies Recover $50,000 Stolen From Elderly East Texas Couple

Texas Herald News 6/12 7:20A Amalia Weigandt

CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas — A New York man was arrested after Chambers County Sheriff s Office detectives recovered approximately $50,000 that investigators say was taken from an elderly couple through a sophisticated fraud scheme. According to the...

Port Arthur Man Arrested on Aggravated Assault Charge After Victim Suffers Broken Jaw

Texas Herald News 6/11 11:17A Amalia Weigandt

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A Port Arthur man has been arrested on an aggravated assault warrant after authorities say he severely injured another man during an assault that left the victim requiring major reconstructive surgery. According to the Port...

Houston Man Arrested After Woman’s Body Found in Southwest Houston Bayou Area

Texas Herald News 6/11 10:01A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — A Houston man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman whose body was discovered near a bayou in southwest Houston last month, according to the Houston Police Department. Daniel Arnulfo...

Teen Charged in Deadly Houston Party Shooting That Killed Two, Injured Four

Texas Herald News 6/11 9:59A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a mass shooting at a Houston party venue that left two teenagers dead and four others wounded, according to the Houston Police Department. Jakorian Mouton is...

Houston Man Charged With Murder After Woman Fatally Shot in Kashmere Gardens

Texas Herald News 6/11 9:57A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — A Houston man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a woman in the city s Kashmere Gardens neighborhood, according to the Houston Police Department. Marockus Silas, 34, was charged with murder in the 178th...

Houston Police Release Sketch, Video of Suspect Sought in Fatal East End Shooting

Texas Herald News 6/11 9:55A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police have released a composite sketch and surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in the city s Greater East End area. The...

Houston Police Seek Two Persons of Interest in Fatal Sugar Land Shooting

Texas Herald News 6/11 9:51A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are asking for the public s help in locating two persons of interest in the fatal shooting of a man at a strip center within Sugar Land city limits earlier this month....

Houston Woman Charged With Murder in Fatal Stabbing at Sunnyside Apartment Complex

Texas Herald News 6/11 9:46A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — A 23-year-old woman has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man at an apartment complex in Houston s Sunnyside area, according to the Houston Police Department. Ariyanna Cooper was arrested and...

Harris County Man Charged With Murder After Roommate Dispute Turns Deadly

Texas Herald News 6/11 9:24A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — A dispute over apartment rent payments ended in a fatal shooting Tuesday night, leading to a murder charge against a Harris County man, according to the Harris County Sheriff s Office. Deputies responded to an in-progress call at...