John Lomax

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Breaking News Reporter at Houston Chronicle

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Crash on Eastex Freeway leaves 2 dead and traffic at a halt, Houston police said

Oct 15, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | John Lomax

Houston ChronicleTwo people are dead after a crash on Eastex Freeway southbound near Beltway 8 Tuesday afternoon, bringing a halt to freeway traffic, Houston Police Department officials said. The crash involved two vehicles near the 15300 block of Eastex Freeway in north Houston, an HPD spokesperson said. Police were notified of the crash at around 3:20 p.m., and are still investigating the scene. The spokesperson said HPD's vehicular crimes division is responding to the crash.
Three contractors injured in Deer Park leak file lawsuit alleging negligence

Oct 14, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | John Lomax |Octavia Johnson

A sign offering prayers for the Pemex refinery workers, who were killed by a release of the chemical hydrogen sulfide, is photographed in front of Ken’s Restaurant on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Deer Park.Raquel Natalicchio/Staff photographerA Houston attorney filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of three contractors injured in last Thursday’s hydrogen sulfide leak at the Deer Park Pemex plant.
Are no-kill policies straining Houston-area animal shelters?

Oct 11, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | John Lomax

A dog up for adoption in the kennels at Harris County Pets Resource Center on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 in Houston.Raquel Natalicchio/Staff photographerFor staff at animal shelters, policies against killing animals are hard to advocate against. Euthanasia is already a difficult reality of the job, and to come out as “pro-kill” is something even the boldest of activists would likely shy away from. But it is a strategy that is out of step with reality, experts told the Chronicle.
Chemical Safety Board launches investigation after leak kills 2 in Deer Park

Oct 11, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | John Lomax

A sign from the Pemex refinery in Deer Park is photographed the morning after a release of the chemical hydrogen sulfide killed at least two refinery workers and injured a minimum of 35 other people, on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Deer Park.Raquel Natalicchio/Staff photographerA federal agency will investigate a hydrogen sulfide leak that killed two people at Pemex's Deer Park plant Thursday, according to a Friday news release.
Harris County voters have the chance to elect 3 new constables

Oct 11, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | John Lomax

In 1985, Precinct 4 Harris County Constable Dick Moore supervised 13 contract deputies who worked out of a subdivision-owned substation in Kingwood, April 25, 1985. Today, hundreds of neighborhoods, school districts and other local entities pay the constables for these additional patrols through the "contract deputy" program.
How to vote in Houston's Nov. 5 general election

Oct 10, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | John Lomax |Matt Zdun

If you are eligible to vote by mail, be sure to give yourself plenty of time. The early voting clerk in your county must receive your application by Oct. 25. (Note that applications postmarked by Oct. 25 but not received by that date will not be accepted.) Download an application for a mail-in ballot in Harris County here. You can drop off your signed application in person at your county elections office or mail it according to the instructions on the application.
Three former Harris County Tax Office employees indicted for bribery

Oct 10, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | John Lomax

Houston ChronicleThree former employees of the Harris County Tax Office were indicted on bribery charges, according to a statement released by Harris County Tax Assessor Ann Harris Bennett. While the employees were not named in the release, the charges stemmed from alleged fraud within the office's Automobile and Compliance Department. One employee was terminated, while the other two had resigned a year before.
Texas City man arrested after allegedly stabbing mother to death, police say

Oct 10, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | John Lomax

A Texas City man was arrested Wednesday and accused of murder after allegedly stabbing his mother to death, according to a Texas City Police Department news release. Houston ChronicleA Texas City man was arrested Wednesday and accused of murder after allegedly stabbing his mother to death, according to a Texas City Police Department news release.
Asheville resident turns to Houston for lessons in disaster recovery

Oct 8, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | John Lomax

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: A van is partially submerged in the Swannanoa River in the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina. According to reports, more than 60 people have been killed across the South due to the storm, and millions have been left without power. North Carolina has been approved for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration.
Harris County Commissioner's Court issues burn ban

Oct 8, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | John Lomax

Fireworks erupt during a celebration of Diwali on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Sugar Land’s Constellation Field. The Harris County Commissioner's Court issued a burn ban Tuesday, citing a heightened risk for grass fires. Annie Mulligan/ContributorThe Harris County Commissioner's Court issued a burn ban Tuesday, citing a heightened risk for grass fires. The sale of certain types of fireworks has also been prohibited between Oct. 25 and Nov.