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Small Plane Crash on a Texas Highway

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A small plane crash near Houston Saturday was caught on camera.

The plane was used in the Rice Festival Parade earlier in the day, according to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office.

It crashed in Winnie shortly after on State Highway 124 Saturday morning.

The plane appeared to strike a street light, then a traffic light before crashing onto the road.

We’re told the pilot opted to fly the plane back to the airport, instead of towing it there when he crashed into a traffic signal on the highway.

Remarkably, the pilot is OK. The sheriff’s office says he went to a doctor to get checked out as a precaution.

Samuel García toma protesta como gobernador de Nuevo León.

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¡Qué Onda! Magazine MONTERREY

Was there when Governor Samuel Garcia

Take the oath as the Governor on Nuevo León

Durante su primer mensaje, lanza invitación para que todos los nuevoleoneses se sumen y consoliden juntos un nuevo comienzo para la entidad.

Con un llamado a la unidad y con la propuesta de un nuevo comienzo para un Nuevo León incorruptible, Samuel García Sepúlveda rindió protesta como Gobernador Constitucional del Estado para el sexenio de octubre de 2021 a octubre de 2027.

El Congreso del Estado declaró el Teatro de la Ciudad como recinto solemne, donde se instaló el Pleno del Poder Legislativo para la toma de protesta del mandatario.

A la sesión acudieron como invitados especiales representantes del Poder Judicial, empresarios, gobernadores de otros estados de la República, líderes parlamentarios del Congreso Federal, así como actores políticos e integrantes de la sociedad en general.

Ahí, García Sepúlveda rindió protesta y ofreció su primer mensaje al pueblo de Nuevo León, en el cual dijo que son tiempos de oportunidades y de emprendimiento para el estado, y especialmente de generar un nuevo comienzo en unidad.

“Llego a mis 33 años de edad al reto más importante de mi vida, quizás ante la situación y al contexto más delicado del milenio. Este nuevo comienzo es con todos: partidos políticos, sindicatos, empresarios, senadores, diputados, alcaldes, Congreso local y federal, Poder Judicial.

“Este nuevo comienzo es con las mujeres de Nuevo León, este gabinete con más mujeres que hombres no fue una cuota o una obligación legal, es porque realmente encontramos a las y los mejores perfiles y dio la casualidad de diez mujeres y ocho hombres”, manifestó.

En representación del Presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador, acudió la Secretaria de Economía, Tatiana Clouthier Carrillo, a quien García Sepúlveda se dirigió y le expresó que este nuevo comienzo va de la mano y en colaboración institucional con el Gobierno Federal.

“Díganle por favor al Presidente que lo esperamos a Nuevo León, yo estoy convencido que el país necesita a Nuevo León así como Nuevo León necesita al país”, expresó.

Samuel García ofreció también un nuevo comienzo de la mano con Estados Unidos, con Texas, abiertos al mudo. Mencionó que los periodistas le han preguntado sobre las acciones de los primeros cien días de gobierno.

“Les digo con toda responsabilidad, este gobierno empezó hace dos meses”, pues recordó que cuando faltaban vacunas “fui a Estados Unidos a pedirlas”. Citó que ya van 41 mil inmunizados dentro del Programa de Vacunación Transfronterizo,  cinco mil de ellos menores, con lo cual Nuevo León ha vacunado a más niños que todo el país.

El nuevo gobernador agregó que durante su mandato plantea un nuevo comienzo con los empresarios, “somos la cuna de la industria, lo menos que merecen los empresarios es un gobierno amigo, que estimule la inversión extranjera.

El Gobernador del Estado reconoció que durante los dos últimos años ha enfrentado retos de muy diverso orden, y que será mediante la colaboración de los tres órdenes de Gobierno, la sociedad civil y todos los sectores que Nuevo León podrá salir adelante.

“El año 2020 y 2021 fueron aterradores a nivel mundial: una pandemia, crisis climáticas, terremotos, incendios, un contexto complicado, aquí en el país peleados, divididos, la cuestión ríspida; el Estado no es la excepción, el transporte público de cabeza, la contaminación a tope, el ánimo apachurrado”.

En ese sentido, el mandatario se dirigió a todos los sectores políticos y sociales, y los invitó a poner el bienestar del estado como prioridad y sumarse en los esfuerzos para generar las soluciones a los diversos problemas.

“Yo sé que todos ustedes también aman a Nuevo León, y por eso creo profundamente que si todos somos parte del problema, todos somos parte de la solución”, puntualizó.

“Sé —no soy ingenuo— que habrá algunos que quieran que esto no funcione, que quieran que el nuevo Nuevo León fracase, que nos quieran poner trabas y nos quieran obstaculizar, pero aun a ellos les digo que el nuevo comienzo es de todos y los invito a que se vengan del lado correcto de la historia, que sumen, que sean de los buenos porque siempre ganamos los buenos”.

El mandatario señaló que su legado en seis años será que Nuevo León sea el mejor lugar para nacer, crecer, educarse y vivir.

García Sepúlveda aprovechó su mensaje para agradecer a los diputados del Congreso del Estado haber aprobado la nueva Ley Orgánica de la Administración Pública que contiene la nueva visión de su proyecto por un nuevo Nuevo León.

Asimismo, el mandatario agradeció el apoyo de su familia, el apoyo de quienes lo han acompañado a lo largo de su trayectoria política, y muy especialmente de su esposa, Mariana Rodríguez.

“Hoy soy el gobernador más joven en la historia de Nuevo León gracias a que construimos juntos; hoy estoy muy orgulloso de que diste un paso hacia lo público, tenías una carrera sumamente exitosa en la vida privada y la hiciste a un lado”, expresó.

La presidenta del Congreso del Estado, la diputada Ivonne Álvarez García, manifestó por su parte la disposición del poder Legislativo de colaborar con el Ejecutivo en todos los proyectos que beneficien a Nuevo León.

Información: Alejandro González.

Washington State man sentenced to 40 years for killing girlfriend in Houston

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A former resident of Washington state has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder for killing his child’s mother while visiting Houston relatives over the 2015 Christmas holidays, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.

“All too often, domestic violence escalates to deadly violence,” Ogg said. “Even people who have left their abuser and filed charges can find themselves back in danger and, like in this case, it can cost them their lives.”

Jarrell Lamarck Darrington, 32, admitted to fatally stabbing 23-year-old Nancy Darlee Romeus, who was the mother of Darrington’s three-year-old son, about 7:05 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2015.

Darrington and Romeus both lived in Washington state, and court records show that he was convicted of domestic violence in May 2014.

The two agreed to meet up in Houston over the holidays in 2015 and stay with Darrington’s aunt at her home on Atherton Canyon Lane, in North Harris County.

It was there that Darrington stabbed Romeus multiple times as she held the couple’s son and tried to get away.

Darrington ran from the scene and was tracked and arrested by the Houston Police using K-9 units.

Assistant District Attorney Bradford Crockard and ADA Eddy Tecle prosecuted the case.

 

 

 

 

 

CRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTON FUGITIVE FRIDAY

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In an effort to keep our neighborhoods safe, Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help locating the following individuals that have active Felony and/or Misdemeanor Warrants.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the location and arrest of the suspects featured. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. All tipsters remain anonymous. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

The language in this press release is intentional and could have legal implications.  Please do not change the copy of the paragraph above.

All warrants are active at the time this press release was created and is subject to change.  Crime Stoppers of Houston and this news organization are not making any legal claims that this is the most current legal status.

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The following individuals all have active warrants as of Thursday, October 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm:
Basco, Jamie
W/M  09/13/84
5’10” / 185 LBS
HAZ / BRO
Burglary W/Intent to Commit Other Felony
Warrant # 1740762
Last known location: Houston, TX
Cobb, Amber
W/F    02/17/82
6’00 / 230 LBS
BLU / BLN
Burglary of Habitation
Warrant # 1737840
Last known location: Houston, TX
Guillory, Timothy
B/M    12/03/93
5’10” / 150 LBS
BRO / BLK
Felon Possession Weapon, Evading Arrest/Detention w/Vehicle
Warrant # 1729400              Warrant # 1729399
Last known location: Houston, Texas
Hicks, Lashamara
B/F      05/31/82
5’00” / 110 LBS
BRO / BLK
Exploitation of Child/Elderly/Disabled
Warrant # 1737036
Last known location: Houston, TX
Lucio, Richard
W/M  02/22/89
5’10” / 240 LBS
BRO / BLK
Assault Intent/Rck/Imp/Brth/Circ/PR,  Asslt Fam/Household Mem W/Prev
Warrant # 1665175                                     Warrant # 1735584
Last known location: Houston, TX
Mokobia, Ngozika
B/F      11/08/91
5’06”/ 140 LBS
BRO / BRO
Violation of Protective Order Enhanced
Warrant # 1740059
Last known location: Houston, TX
Nelson, Dre
B/M    02/01/96
5’11” / 165 LBS
BRO / BLK
Continuous Violence against the Family
Warrant # 1706442
Last known location: Houston, TX
Pena, David
W/M  07/04/91
6’01” / 240 LBS
BRO / BLK
Violation of a Protective Order Enhanced
Warrant # 1740999
Last known location: Houston, TX
Rojas, Al Qamar
B/M    04/11/87
5’11 / 160 LBS
BRO / BLK
FSRA Accident Involving Injury, Evading Arrest/Detention W/Vehicle
Warrant # 1737212                                  Warrant # 1737211
Last known location: Houston, TX
Roth, Amber
W/F    06/22/86
5’06” 132 LBS
HAZ / BRO
Intoxication Assault W/Vehicle SBI
Warrant # 1704305
Last known location: Houston, TX
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WANTED: Thief responsible for breaking into building, stealing electronics

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Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Burglary and Theft Division need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a Burglary of a Building.

On Monday, August 9, 2021, at approximately 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a building located in the 400 block of E Parker Rd. in Houston, Texas. Video surveillance captured the suspect kicking in the front entry door to gain access to the building. During the incident, the suspect stole assorted electronics and caused approximately $4,000 in damages to the business. The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction of travel.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

The language in this press release is intentional and could have legal implications.  Please do not change the copy of the paragraph above.  

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Flood insurance rates going up in October. Here’s how much you can expect to pay

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Texans facing increase in flood insurance premiums

FEMA change takes effect on October 1st Many homeowners can expect to see a change in their flood insurance premiums very soon.

Although each case is different and amounts will vary, the differences on the way are the result of changes by FEMA and how they rate flood risks.

Vince Muniga, who is shopping for flood insurance for his home in The Woodlands, said he could not believe the quotes he’s getting.

“My homeowner’s insurance is about $1,200. And the flood insurance, I’m coming back with rates of anywhere between $1,200. The highest was more than $1,900,” Muniga said. “If I was in a flood district or where there was frequent flooding, I can understand, but I’m not.”

Starting Oct. 1, the new rates will go into place.

According to FEMA, about 14% will see a decrease in their policy per year.

The vast majority of people, 79%, will pay up to a $120 increase per year. The other 7% will pay over $120 per year more.

“So right now, let’s just say the lower valued homes are costing more where the higher value homes are costing less. They’re trying to level that out so that everybody’s paying what they should,” Donna Baker, an associate agent with Texan Insurance, said.

As for as what homeowners can expect, that’ll depend on several factors.

“They’re going to look at the bodies of water that are close to those areas. They’re going to look at the history of those areas. They’re going to look at all of those and take it in as a factor along with the elevation,” said Baker.

Houston doctors say hospital beds wait times, availability improving

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Doctors: We're on the backside of the 4th wave

There are signs that the Houston area is heading in the right direction as hospitals report shorter wait times for beds for COVID and non-COVID patients.

A local doctor said while we are on the backside of the fourth wave, we should not let our guard down and should remain cautious.

“I would say we’re really not out of the woods until we see a very, very low incidence of disease in our community,” said Dr. James McDeavitt, Executive Vice President And Dean of Clinic Affairs at Baylor College of Medicine.

McDeavitt said ideally, we’d be looking at 50 or fewer cases per 100,000 people for seven days. He said right now across the greater Houston area, that number is 290.

Doctors said vaccines will continue to stem the spread in the U.S., and while they don’t foresee another major surge, as many viruses as there still is around the world, it will still replicate in areas where the percentage of unvaccinated people is high.

“We could have a resurgence even if vaccinated well because a different variant emerges from someplace else around the world. I think it’s unlikely to happen,” said McDeavitt.

McDeavitt added it will never be a matter of flipping a switch to make COVID disappear. He said it could be a year or more before it fades into the background and becomes something we manage each year like the flu.

“Where it becomes just one more risk we have to pay attention to,” McDeavitt said.

Source: www.click2houston.com

Governor Abbott Adds Illegal Voting Penalty Increase To Third Special Session Agenda

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Governor Greg Abbott today submitted a message to the Secretary of the Senate identifying legislation to increase the penalties for illegal voting as an additional agenda item for the Third Special Session that began on Monday, September 20. These penalties were reduced in Senate Bill 1 that passed in the second special session.

“The State of Texas has made tremendous progress in upholding the integrity of our elections,” said Governor Abbott. “By increasing penalties for illegal voting, we will send an even clearer message that voter fraud will not be tolerated in Texas.”

Source: gov.texas.gov

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For October

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing almost $294 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of October as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The allotments are expected to help more than 1.4 million Texas households.

“Thank you to the USDA for authorizing these crucial benefits for more than 1.4 million Texas households,” said Governor Abbott. “These emergency benefits will ensure that Texans can continue to put nutritious food on the table for their families.”

“We are grateful that we’ll be able to continue to help Texans provide food for themselves and their families as we work together during this pandemic,” said Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter.

HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size, and all SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments. This additional emergency allotment should appear in recipients’ accounts by October 31.

The emergency October allotments are in addition to the more than $4.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas. Texans in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits.com or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits.

Source: gov.texas.gov