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Houston's Stormwater Fund Debate: Demolition or Drainage?
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Houstons Mayor Whitmire proposes shifting $25M from stormwater fund to demolish abandoned buildings, sparking legal debate. City Controller Chris Hollins opposes, arguing funds purpose is flood control. City Attorney and Analyst Bill King support the plan, citing legal basis and increased drainage investments. City Council to decide at Wednesdays meeting. Checkout Solipillow.com
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Fraud Ring Busted in Wild Chase, East Texas
01:37|On New Years Eve in Texas, a high-speed chase led to the discovery of a large-scale fraud operation. Deputies spotted a suspicious SUV and attempted to pull it over, but the driver fled, eventually crashing the vehicle. The driver, Michael Foluso Thomas, was injured and arrested, facing charges of resisting arrest, evading arrest with a vehicle, and fraud. The wrecked SUV contained fake IDs, counterfeit credit cards, and stolen goods gear, suggesting a major fraud ring. Thomass bonds are set at $305,000. Stay tuned for updates on this East Texas caper. Checkout Solipillow.com
Houston Shooting: Man Killed in Chinatown
01:19|Tragic Shooting in Houstons Chinatown: A Young Mans Life Lost - A shooting incident in Houstons Chinatown on Christmas morning left 25-year-old Desmond Butler dead. The altercation began at a gas station, with Butler driving away in his Honda Pilot. He was shot and crashed into a light pole. Surveillance footage shows a woman and a man exiting a GMC Acadia, with the man opening fire. The suspects fled the scene, and police are seeking information to identify them. Checkout Solipillow.com
Convicted Rapist Exhumed from Veteran Cemetery
01:59|A convicted rapist and suspected serial killer, Fernando Cota, is set to be exhumed from a U.S. Army military cemetery. Cota, a Vietnam veteran, was buried there after taking his own life in 1984. He was convicted of raping a nurse in 1975 and was a suspect in the murders of six women. A new law requires his remains to be removed following a petition by the son of one of his victims. This move brings justice to victims families who have long sought closure. Checkout Solipillow.com
Ice Agent Shooting Sparks Debate in Minneapolis
01:26|Fatal Shooting by ICE Agent in Minneapolis Sparks Controversy: Witnesses Contradict Official Account Checkout Solipillow.com
Armed Robbery at UH Student Center: Suspect Sought
01:11|Gunpoint Robbery at University of Houstons Credit Union: Suspect Sought - A second armed robbery at the Texas Dow Employees Credit Union inside the University of Houston student center has occurred, this time at gunpoint. The suspect, a Black man around six feet tall with a slender build, was last seen running south towards the Metro platform. No arrests have been made, and the FBI is offering a reward for tips leading to an arrest. Checkout Solipillow.com
Renee Nicole Good: Fatal ICE Shooting Sparks Protests
01:28|Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis resident, was fatally shot by an ICE agent, sparking protests and political reactions. Federal authorities claim self-defense, but local leaders, including Governor Walz and Mayor Frey, dismiss this, blaming the Trump administration for ICEs presence. Democratic figures like Ellison and Klobuchar express heartbreak and demand full investigations, while Republican leaders like Emmer offer condolences and call for peaceful protests and de-escalation. Checkout Solipillow.com
ICE Agent Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Body Cam Footage Unclear
01:38|ICE agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, raising questions about body camera usage and transparency. Checkout Solipillow.com
State Fair of Texas Sees Lowest Attendance Since 2021
01:16|State Fair of Texas Attendance Drops to Lowest Since 2021: Economic Pressures, Weather, and Ticket Costs Cited; Affordability and Security Top Concerns for 2026 Checkout Solipillow.com