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Antonio Guzman, a 22-year-old Houston man accused of the capital murder of his uncle Jose Torres, made his initial court appearance today. Torres, a 37-year-old Spring Branch ISD police dispatcher, was found dead at his home in northwest Harris County last week. A judge has elected not to lower Guzman's bond, set at $200,000, which leaves him in custody at the Harris County Jail, as reported by KHOU.

Parents at Lantrip Elementary in Houston are raising their voices in protest following the sudden administrative leave of Principal Valiza Castro, seeking clarity from the Houston Independent School District (HISD). According to

Two Harris County parents are facing charges after deputies found their four children left home alone in what was described as a dirty and disorganized environment. Evan Gyuricza, 34, and Misty Broadway, 32, went to drink at a bar, neglecting their young children for several hours. According to Click2Houston, the couple was arrested yesterday and charged with child endangerment.

Earlier today, a Houston police officer was involved in a collision on the 610 South Loop near Highway 288. The incident occurred just after 6 a.m. in the eastbound lanes and also involved a heavy truck, KHOU reports. Following the crash, the officer was transported to the hospital.

Houston is set to undergo a significant change in the management of its public works, with the City Council poised to review a proposal that would eliminate the requirement for the Public Works Director to hold a licensed engineering degree. If approved, this would open the door for Randall Macchi, currently the Chief Operating Officer for Houston Public Works and a lawyer by trade, to assume the full title—as he has already been sharing the role of interim public works director.

Earlier today, a METRORail train was involved in a collision with a vehicle near Texas Medical Center in Houston, resulting in two individuals sustaining injuries; both are expected to make full recoveries. KHOU reports that the incident occurred on Fannin at Wichita Street, within the vicinity of the Museum District, just before 10 a.m. Authorities state a vehicle improperly turned in front of the oncoming train, leading to the accident, and the aftermath saw the driver and one train passenger requiring hospitalization for their non-life-threatening injuries.

Perigold, an online retailer of luxury home goods under the Wayfair umbrella, has announced plans to open its first physical storefront in Houston's Highland Village shopping center in the spring of 2025. The store will mark the brand’s transition from online retail to a brick-and-mortar presence in the well-established shopping destination, which has been a part of the community since 1957, in a statement obtained by KHOU.

An incident on Tidwell Road in Houston yesterday resulted in a fatality following a sudden crash. According to an update from the Houston Police Department (HPD ), a two-year-old boy was fatally injured when the vehicle he was riding in crashed around 6:05 p.m. at the 9200 block of Tidwell Road.

Authorities have made a key arrest in connection to the murder of Maria Flores, 37, who was fatally shot on September 4 at an apartment complex on 9430 Concourse Drive. According to the Houston Police Department, a suspect identified as Daniel Vargas Cartagena, 30, faces charges of capital murder following his apprehension by the Texas Department of Public Safety in Karnes County.

Authorities have formally charged a man in connection with a fatal assault that took place earlier this week on the 6900 block of Hirsch Road. The suspect, 52-year-old Alvaro Lovos, now faces murder charges, as reported by the City of Houston. Lovos is currently sought by police and is not yet in custody.