SUMMARY: Three men were arrested following a shooting involving a Houston police officer during a home invasion in the Spring Branch area. Eighteen-year-old Brian Chavez appeared in court, charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, and was assigned a $100,000 bond. Brothers Michael and Raymond Perez, who have extensive criminal records and were out on bond for prior offenses, are also scheduled to appear in court later today. The arrests are part of ongoing investigations related to the incident.

Raymond Perez, the accused shooter, and Michael Perez have prior felony convictions, according to records, and both were out on bond when the shooting happened.

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SUMMARY: During a Senate Judiciary hearing on hate crimes, Sen. Ted Cruz criticized pro-Hamas rioters and Democrats for the rise of antisemitism in the U.S., citing increased threats against Jewish students on college campuses. The hearing was disrupted by protestors, leading Cruz to label their actions as antisemitism. Cruz noted that antisemitic incidents have surged since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, particularly in universities. He emphasized that while other forms of hate are swiftly condemned, antisemitism is often overlooked. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reinforced the need for educational institutions to combat antisemitism and enacted measures to address this issue.

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SUMMARY: Toll-related phishing scams are becoming common, where individuals receive unsolicited texts claiming they have outstanding toll balances, directing them to click a link that appears genuine but is fraudulent. Leah Napo from the Better Business Bureau advises caution, especially if the message requests immediate action or sensitive personal information. To verify legitimacy, individuals should contact their toll authority directly. If someone accidentally engages with a scam, they should not click any links and may need to run malware checks on their devices. Reporting such scams to the FBI or Federal Trade Commission is also recommended to help combat these issues.

Leah Napoliello, Vice President of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas, shares what you need to know to keep your information safe from scammers posing as toll road collection agencies in text messages.

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