By Keri Blakinger and Gabrielle Banks Updated 12:01 pm CDT, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 The Robertson Unit is a prison in Abilene. The Robertson Unit is a prison in Abilene. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The Robertson Unit is a prison in Abilene. The Robertson Unit is a prison in Abilene. Photo: Google Maps Texas prisoner dies of severe heat stroke with 106-degree body temperature according to preliminary findings 1 / 1 Back to Gallery A Texas prisoner died Sunday of severe heat stroke after falling ill outside an Abilene lock-up, when his core body temperature soared to 106 degrees, officials said. While preliminary autopsy findings … [Read more...] about Texas prisoner dies of heat stroke with 106-degree body temp.
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Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale reportedly has ‘ministroke’
By Marcy de Luna Updated 5:12 pm CDT, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 "Please watch with the sound on! Please pray for Mack or anyone else in need of healing! Mack is well, just getting checked up on at St Lukes Hospital after a stroke scare. Please watch with the sound, please pray for Mack and anyone else in need of healing and leave your comments of support below!" less "Please watch with the sound on! Please pray for Mack or anyone else in need of healing! Mack is well, just getting checked up on at St Lukes Hospital after a stroke scare. Please watch with the sound, please ... more Photo: Jim McIngvale/Facebook Photo: Jim McIngvale/Facebook Image 1 of / 23 Caption Close Image 1 of 23 "Please watch with the sound on! Please pray for Mack or anyone else in need of healing! Mack is … [Read more...] about Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale reportedly has ‘ministroke’
Mugshots released for 7 charged in massive game room scheme
By Jay R. Jordan Updated 12:05 pm CDT, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Aracely Gonzalez, 32, was charged with first-degree felony money laundering Tuesday, June 26, 2019, after a year-long investigation into an illegal game room in the city of South Houston. Aracely Gonzalez, 32, was charged with first-degree felony money laundering Tuesday, June 26, 2019, after a year-long investigation into an illegal game room in the city of South Houston. Photo: Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office Photo: Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office Image 1 of / 25 Caption Close Image 1 of 25 Aracely Gonzalez, 32, was charged with first-degree felony money laundering Tuesday, June 26, 2019, after a year-long investigation into an illegal game room in the city of South Houston. Aracely … [Read more...] about Mugshots released for 7 charged in massive game room scheme
Boy, 2, shoots self in leg in Houston’s Acres Homes, police say
By Jay R. Jordan Updated 1:59 pm CDT, Monday, June 24, 2019 Houston police investigate an apparent accidental shooting that injured a 2-year-old boy in Houston's Acres Homes on Monday, June 24, 2019. Houston police investigate an apparent accidental shooting that injured a 2-year-old boy in Houston's Acres Homes on Monday, June 24, 2019. Photo: Jay R. Jordan Photo: Jay R. Jordan Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 Houston police investigate an apparent accidental shooting that injured a 2-year-old boy in Houston's Acres Homes on Monday, June 24, 2019. Houston police investigate an apparent accidental shooting that injured a 2-year-old boy in Houston's Acres Homes on Monday, June 24, 2019. Photo: Jay R. Jordan … [Read more...] about Boy, 2, shoots self in leg in Houston’s Acres Homes, police say
The top policy pledges of the Democratic presidential candidates
By Peter Dawson, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Updated 2:03 pm CDT, Monday, June 24, 2019 Bernie Sanders On Monday, the Democratic U.S. Senator from Vermont will announce a plan to cancel all $1.6 trillion of U.S. student loan debt. Sanders' proposal will have not have any eligibility criteria and will be offered to "approximately 45 million student loan borrowers of both federal student loans and private student loans," according to The Washington Post. That same report from the Post says "Sanders will fund his student loan forgiveness plan through a new tax on financial transactions, which he expects could raise more than $2 trillion over the next 10 years." less Bernie Sanders On Monday, the Democratic U.S. Senator from Vermont will announce a plan to cancel all $1.6 trillion of U.S. student loan debt. Sanders' proposal will have not have any eligibility criteria and ... more Photo: Meg Kinnard, … [Read more...] about The top policy pledges of the Democratic presidential candidates