News from the South - Texas News Feed
Houston Housing Authority AC project costs surge to $5.4 million amid investigation
SUMMARY: KPRC2’s Amy Davis investigates the Houston Housing Authority’s over-budget project to install 1,615 window AC units for $2.3 million, which ultimately cost taxpayers over $5.4 million. The Housing Authority initially aimed to support small, minority, and women-owned businesses through 22 contracts. However, concerns arose over contracts awarded to companies like Elite Project Managers, where project manager Lam Manre Woods, who started his business shortly before, received $1.3 million for emergency contract work. The investigation exposes payments for non-work, totaling over $128,000, raising questions about accountability and financial oversight in public contracts. More findings will be revealed tomorrow.
KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers how the Houston Housing Authority’s AC installation project ballooned from $2.3 million to $5.4 million. The investigation highlights questionable contracts, unexpected payments, and concerns about public fund management.
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Mother makes desperate plea after AMBER Alert issued for missing Katy teen
SUMMARY: The family of missing 15-year-old Alexa Jones from Katy, Texas, is urgently seeking help after she disappeared over a week ago. An Amber Alert was issued after Alexa was last seen on December 13 around midnight. Her mother emotionally described the family’s distress, recalling a happy movie night before Alexa went missing. Alexa emailed her family, stating she was fine and needed time alone, but they haven’t heard from her since. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office, alongside Texas EquuSearch, has intensified efforts to locate her, with volunteers actively searching for clues. The family pleads for her safe return.
Alexa’s mother made a desperate plea for her daughter to come home.
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Punishing rushing attack leads Texas to berth in Peach Bowl with 38-24 win over Clemson
SUMMARY: Texas defeated Clemson 38-24 in the College Football Playoff first round, rushing for 295 yards and four touchdowns. Jaydon Blue led with 146 yards, including two touchdown runs. Quintrevion Wisner added 110 yards and two scores. Texas outgained Clemson 292-76 on the ground, averaging 6.4 yards per carry. The defense delivered a crucial goal-line stand and totaled three sacks, seven tackles for loss, and eight pass breakups. Quarterback Quinn Ewers passed for 202 yards and a touchdown. Despite injuries to offensive linemen Cam Williams and Jake Majors, Texas advances to face Arizona State in the Peach Bowl.
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SUMMARY: Debbie Belt of Hutto, Texas, has spent over a decade building an expansive Christmas village in her home, starting with a Harley Davidson village shop inspired by her love of motorcycles. After purchasing a collection from the late Congressman Ken Gray, her village has grown with miniature replicas, including themed homes for Halloween and Christmas. Her son contributes by 3D printing figurines, adding extra charm. Setting up the display, which includes a train and light setups, takes weeks, and her grandson delights in turning it on. The village has become a cherished part of their holiday tradition.
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