New School Year, New Ride: Is It Time for an Upgrade?
As August rolls around, life gets busy again. Kids are heading back to school, commutes are getting longer, and families are spending more time on the road. If your current vehicle has been giving you problems, now may be the perfect time to upgrade to something that’s reliable, safe, and ready for your daily routine. […]
Meet TRUsafe: Helping Greater Houston Families Feel More Secure at Home
Home is where you should feel the safest. Whether you’re spending time with your family, traveling, or simply turning in for the night, peace of mind starts with knowing your home is protected. That’s exactly why TRUsafe was founded—to provide homeowners throughout the Greater Houston area with high-quality security screen solutions designed to help protect […]
MAN PRONOUNCED DEAD AFTER MEDICAL EMERGENCY
The 45-year-old man who was transported to a local hospital after suffering a medical emergency while cutting a tree in the 13500 block of Cahill Lane, within MUD 5, has unfortunately been pronounced deceased. The investigation determined the victim experienced a medical emergency while cutting the tree. The medical emergency was determined to be the […]
DANGEROUS DOG COMPLAINTS ESCALATE AFTER THERAPY DOG IS KILLED IN SPRING NEIGHBORHOOD
Residents of the Estates of Legends Ranch neighborhood in Spring say two German shepherds have been roaming freely and terrorizing the area for several years. According to residents, numerous complaints have been filed with law enforcement, the HOA and animal control. They say the dogs’ owners have repeatedly been warned but have failed to keep […]
MAN ARRESTED 14 YEARS AFTER LA PORTE TODDLER’S DEATH WAS RULED A HOMICIDE
Eric Johnson, 39, who was once featured on the Hood News, has been arrested in connection with the 2012 death of 16 month-old Shawn McCloskey. Shawn’s mother found him unresponsive back on July 2012 after Johnson, her boyfriend at the time, had cared for the toddler overnight. The child was rushed to the hospital but […]
Family Seeks Answers After 13-Year-Old Foster Child Dies
The biological aunt of the 13-year-old girl who was pronounced deceased Thursday after emergency personnel responded to a possible medical emergency has reached out in hopes of seeking answers about what happened. According to the girl’s aunt, the child was in foster care at the time of her death. The family says the girl’s biological […]
𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗟 𝗕𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡
The 11-D hearing for Warren Brown, also known as Houston rapper Cartel Bo, is underway in Judge Kelli Johnson’s court. Brown is charged with aggravated kidnapping, continuous family violence and assault causing bodily injury. Judge Johnson is hearing arguments before deciding whether Brown should be denied bail. The hearing began with testimony from an investigator […]
𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 $𝟵,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺
A small family-owned jewelry business is wanting to spread after two teens, came to their booth at Traders Village and obtained 3 pieces of gold jewelry valued at $9000 through a deceptive payment tactic. At approximately 5 PM yesterday, two teenage boys entered the jewelry booth, where the owner and his son sell gold and […]
Two Katy Residents Charged with Human Trafficking and Aggravated Sexual Assault
Two Katy residents are in jail after a 26-year-old woman told police she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Seguin police were called around 12:47 AM Wednesday after reports of a woman screaming for help near State Highway 123 Bypass. When officers arrived, the woman told them she had been taken from the Katy area and […]
UPDATE: PERSON OF INTEREST ARRESTED IN GALVESTON COUNTY
Arentheis Winn, 20, the person sought for questioning in connection with the deadly shooting of Markquez Mack, has been arrested and booked into the Galveston County Jail. Jail records show Winn was taken into custody on July 29, 2026, on an out-of-county warrant from Harris County. He is also charged with failure to identify as […]
Bat colony at apartment complex raises concerns for residents and pets
A Hood News Peep at Woods on LaMonte Apartments is raising concerns about hundreds of bats flying around the property every evening and morning. According to the Hood News Peep, bats appear to be living inside the attics and siding of several apartment buildings. One bat was allegedly picked up in a dog’s mouth, creating […]
5-Month-Old Baby Found Unresponsive in Hockley-Area Subdivision
Texas Plains Dr. near Mound Rd. in the Hockley area Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating the death of a 5 month-old baby boy who was found unresponsive inside a home early this morning. Deputies responded to the 28700 block of Texas Plains Dr. in The Grand Prairie subdivision after receiving a report of […]