SUMMARY: A man, Lee Gilly, is in Harris County jail charged with murdering his pregnant wife, Christa Gilly, who was eight weeks along, after police found her body in their home. Another tragic incident involved Sebastian Sanchez crashing into a car driven by Esoterica Spivy, resulting in her death, leaving two young daughters without a mother. Fatalities related to Hurricane Milton have risen to 17, with many Florida residents facing ongoing power outages and flooding. In local news, Houston’s historic fire station reopened after a $6 million renovation and a charity event raised funds for Special Olympics Texas.

The latest on a murder in the Heights, a check on the weather and more on KHOU 11 News at 6 on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.

MORE: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/heights-houston-husband-murder/285-f529c9e7-b810-4f1d-ab80-d96a5b9714a3

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SUMMARY: Last Friday’s high school football showcased impressive matchups across the area. Westlake defeated Austin High 42-7, with standout plays from Reese Wise and Brady Wilhelm. Georgetown triumphed over Rouse 42-14, fueled by a strong second-half performance. Cedar Park edged East View 31-29 in a nail-biter. Anderson struggled against Hendrickson, ultimately losing 34-17. Vandergriff dominated Cedar Ridge 47-0, while Round Rock beat Hutto 29-14. Liberty Hill continued their winning streak against Elgin, leading 65-42. Lexington secured a blowout victory over Thrall, winning 70-7. In a tight game, Dripping Springs leads Buoy 28-21 at halftime, emphasizing the competitive spirit of the season.

High school football is back in Central Texas! Check out all the highlights from FOX 7 Austin’s coverage of Week 7, with matchups like Hendrickson vs Anderson, Georgetown vs Rouse, Vandegrift vs Cedar Ridge, Liberty Hill vs Elgin and our FOX 7 Game of the Week, Dripping Springs vs Bowie.

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SUMMARY: Explore Houston’s vibrant cocktail scene with visits to standout bars: Bandista, Johnny’s Gold Brick, and Toasted Coconut. Begin at Bandista, a speakeasy in the Four Seasons, offering creatively crafted cocktails inspired by historical Mexican journeys during Prohibition. Next, Johnny’s Gold Brick combines a friendly neighborhood vibe with accessible $10 craft cocktails, featuring classics and innovative monthly specials. Finally, Toasted Coconut focuses on rum and Tiki drinks, with signature cocktails like the Toast of Coconut and inventive variations like the blood and sandals swizzle. Each bar emphasizes quality ingredients, thoughtful mixing, and a welcoming atmosphere, reflecting Houston’s local flavor.

Explore a hidden high-end speakeasy and neighborhood watering holes on this episode of “Eat Like a Local”.

Watch all episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEhVl49rMiN_Z_9CxX9a36cEpgrqAjTYd&si=9EjYE4-RYvKGcjxt

Watch new episodes Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KPRC 2.

www.click2houston.com/eatlikealocal

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