A 30-year-old Bayou Vista man, Trevor Pape, has been arrested in a child pornography investigation by the Hitchcock Police Department in Texas following a tip from a nationwide task force. Devices, including a MacBook and an external hard drive, containing a significant amount of child pornography were obtained during a task force raid on a [&helli
Political interest groups having greater influence on criminal justice leaders, law expert says
According to Professor Cynthia Alkon from Texas A&M University School of Law, district attorney offices are being influenced by political groups and nonprofits who are interested in the criminal legal system. She highlights that district attorneys have broad discretionary power with almost no checks on deciding what cases to file and how. This
Police: Suspect injured in shootout with Parker County deputies
Parker County deputies in Texas shot a man while serving a warrant for his arrest. The man, identified as Gary Evans, allegedly produced a handgun and shot at deputies, who returned fire and struck him multiple times. Evans was airlifted to a Fort Worth hospital in critical condition. One deputy had a bullet strike a […]
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney’s parents arrested in murder case
The parents of OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney, who is accused of murdering her boyfriend, have been arrested on suspicion of unauthorized computer access. The parents, Kim and Deborah Clenney, were arrested in Austin, Texas, related to the murder case in Miami. The allegations include discussions about the deceased boyfriend, Christian Obumseli
Travel Writers & DJs Share Their Favorite Winter Destination
— Source Link — With the holidays long gone, we find ourselves in January’s mid-winter lull. And if you ask us, it’s better to appreciate the cold instead of going “full hibernation.” 2024 is your year of travel, after all — from seeking out lesser-known “second cities” to embarking on wellness travel trips to living […]
Deer Park tire slashing suspect arrested, police say he was targeting previous homeowners
In a case of mistaken identity, a Texas man named Seth Alexander Wright was arrested for slashing the tires of a Deer Park homeowner. Wright, 38, from Montgomery County, was identified as the perpetrator on video footage from January 24 where he slashed 10 tires on three parked vehicles. The police arrested Wright on January […]
10 Best Overall Restaurants In All Of Fast Food, Ranked
— Source Link — We care a lot about fast food here. It’s a real passion point and we’ve gone deep. From breaking down the best chicken sandwiches and tenders in fast food to getting hyper-specific like exploring which fast food hamburger patty tastes best or how to put together the best Chipotle burrito build […]
25 Best Bourbon Whiskeys Under $50, Ranked (2024) — UPROXX
— Source Link — There are some amazing bourbons priced between $40 and $50. And I don’t just mean “solid.” I’m talking about “always in the bar cart for the rest of your life”-type sippers landing at this price point. That, folks, is what makes bourbon so great as a spirit category. You can truly […]
Extreme Cold Weather in Texas Will Test State’s Power Grid
The Texas power grid, which suffered a catastrophic failure during the 2021 freeze, managed to withstand severe cold conditions in 2024. A request for Texans to conserve electricity was issued by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) but later withdrawn, indicating sufficient power to meet demand. Government officials have since taken s
Texans asked to conserve energy Tuesday as statewide freeze continues straining power grid | San Antonio
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the operator of Texas’ power grid, has asked businesses and residents to conserve energy twice to prevent straining the electrical supply following a freezing blast over the weekend. The latest conservation request was made as low 20s temperatures persisted and the weather was expected to aff