AV H -Town Headlines
- Texas schools required to display Ten Commandments after federal court ruling.
- Two incumbent Democrats compete in runoff for redrawn 18th Congressional District in Houston.
- Suspect in 2024 murder of wife flees to Italy before trial, seeking asylum.
Judges Back Biblical Battle
(Austin, TX) — Public schools across the state of Texas are now officially required to display a poster of the Ten Commandments in all classrooms, thanks to a Federal Appeals Court ruling. But it’s unclear when exactly the signs will appear.
Jonathan Covey with the conservative group Texas Values feels the Bible verse has influenced our legal tradition, and he hopes districts across Texas come into compliance quickly.
Green, Menefee Compete In Runoff For Redrawn 18th District
(Houston, TX) — Two incumbent Democratic congressmen are in the running for Texas’ 18th Congressional District in Houston. Al Green has been in the U.S. Congress for more than 20 years. Christian Menefee is the newest member of the Texas delegation. Last summer’s redistricting consolidated Green’s 9th District with Menefee’s 18th, both of which have long been represented by black Democrats. The 18th was an empty seat after Sylvester Turner’s death in office last year. Menefee won a January runoff to finish Turner’s last term.
Suspect In 2024 Murder Of Wife Flees To Italy Prior To Trial
(Houston, TX) — A Houston man accused of murdering his pregnant wife in 2024 is seeking asylum in Italy. Lee Gilley’s murder trial was scheduled to start this month, but officials say Gilley cut off his ankle monitor and fled overseas. Gilley reportedly told Italian officials he was being wrongfully prosecuted in Texas and was subject to the death penalty. His defense attorney, Dick DeGuerin, says the prosecution never said they’re seeking a death sentence, but Texas has to prove that to Italy. DeGuerin says there’s no telling how long the extradition will take.
Apparent Murder-Suicide Leaves 2 Adults, 2 Children Dead In River Oaks
(Houston, TX) — Houston police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that killed two adults and two children in River Oaks. Prompted by a call from a relative and a babysitter, police conducted a welfare check on Monday at a home on Kingston Street. They found the bodies of the four victims, who had reportedly been shot. Investigators say the four of them are all related. Their names haven’t been released.
Chacho’s Tex-Mex Restaurant Closes One Houston Location
(Houston, TX) — A Houston location of a popular Tex-Mex chain is shut down after evidently losing its lease. The Chacho’s on Westheimer near Fountainview has a sign directing customers to the chain’s two other Houston locations, on the North Freeway at Tidwell and on the South Loop near Reliant. It’s not clear when the restaurant closed. Including the two remaining in Houston, Chacho’s still has half a dozen locations in Texas.
GameStop Offers To Buy eBay
(Grapevine, TX) — GameStop is offering to buy eBay. The video game retailer made the unsolicited offer, suggesting 125-dollars per share for the online marketplace. Shares of eBay surged more than 13 percent in after hours trading following the Sunday offer.
Astros Lose To Dodgers
(Houston, TX) — The Astros lost their series opener against the Dodgers. Houston fell to Los Angeles 8-3 to begin a three-game set at Daikin Park. Zach Cole hit his first homer of the season on a solo shot in the fifth inning. Ryan Weiss was tagged with his third loss in relief as the Astros dropped to 14-and-22. They host the Dodgers again tonight.
