Mason Herring, a Texas attorney, has been sentenced to 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to slipping abortion medication into his pregnant wife’s drinks. His estranged wife, Catherine Herring, expressed dissatisfaction with the sentence, stating that their 1-year-old daughter now has developmental delays and requires therapy sessions eig
Missouri candidate burning books reflects censorship, hatred
A Republican candidate for Missouri secretary of state, Valentina Gomez, posted a video on social media burning LGBTQ+ literature with a flamethrower. This act has been criticized as encouraging violence against LGBTQ+ people. The current secretary of state, Jay Ashcroft, has a reputation for being extremely anti-LGBTQ+, favoring book bans, and cri
5 Houston hotels book top spots on prestigious Forbes Travel Guide
The Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Star Awards named 30 Texas properties in its list, including five Houston hotels. The list, which spans over 2,000 properties globally, features three rating levels: Five-Star, Four-Star, and Recommended. Dubai bagged the greatest gain with five new Five-Star hotels, with other high-ranking cities including Doha, Kuwait
Harris County deputies shoot woman during burglary call
Eboni Pouncy, 28, was shot by two Harris County deputies while responding to a burglary call at her own apartment. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is now demanding to see the bodycam footage of the incident. The shooting, which took place in east Harris County, Texas, occurred after Pouncy broke into her own apartment due […]
Harris County Judge Frank Aguilar suspended with pay after Galveston assault charge
Harris County Judge Frank Aguilar has been suspended with pay following charges for family violence in Galveston. The charges are based on an incident that occurred on New Year’s Eve 2023, where Aguilar allegedly caused bodily harm to his girlfriend. Despite his girlfriend later denying the allegations, the Texas State Commission on Judicial
Man Who Drugged Wife's Drinks to Cause Abortion Gets 180 Days in Jail – The New York Times
Houston-based attorney, Mason Herring, has been sentenced to 180 days in jail after being found guilty of drugging his estranged wife’s drinks to induce an abortion. The case involved forced abortion and led to Herring accepting a plea deal. The case has been widely reported, garnering significant attention due to its unique nature. The sente
What Are Their Prices In 2024?
The article focuses on the rising prices of fast food, specifically at McDonald’s, as a result of inflation and wage increases. The $18 Big Mac Meal that keeps getting cited is actually from a specific McDonald’s franchise at a rest stop in Connecticut. The article asserts that fast food prices are increasing, but not to […]
Houston, Texas news: Connie the container dog is pregnant
A golden retriever named Connie, who was found trapped in a shipping container at Port Houston by U.S. Coast Guard inspectors, is pregnant. The dog was discovered without food or water and had likely been in the container for at least eight days. Connie was transferred to the Pasadena Animal Shelter, and subsequently rehomed via […]
The guide to planning your storybook wedding in League City
The article highlights various events and happenings in Texas in February, with a focus on Valentine’s and Mardi Gras celebrations. In Houston, rodeo season kicks off with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, featuring concerts, drone shows, and rodeo-themed fashion. In Austin, the Commodore Perry Estate plans romantic events, including wine
Spring fire: Over 100 firefighters work to extinguish fire at CubeSmart Self Storage on Sawdust Road
A large fire broke out at the CubeSmart Self Storage facility in Spring, Texas, causing significant damage. The fire started on Wednesday evening and firefighters are still working to extinguish hot spots. At one point, over 100 firefighters, 9 ladder trucks, and 22 engines were at the scene. According to Assistant Chief Joseph Leggio, the [&hellip