Lileana Pearson

4 days ago | abc13.com | Lileana Pearson

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- For two weeks, the residents at the Dabney Apartments have done what it takes to stay cool. "We're dying. We're dying right now," one resident, who didn't share his name with ABC13, said. Those with generators said they are running them 24/7 and paying the price to keep them running. "$30 a day so far for two weeks, that's like $420 right now," the resident said. Those without generators on hand prop open doors, fill coolers with ice, and avoid the sun.

1 week ago | abc13.com | Lileana Pearson

PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) -- According to court documents, in October 2024, Sisters In Recovery nonprofit volunteer board member Brittany Kennard notified the rest of the board that the nonprofit's secretary, Kathryn Curtice, was making suspicious financial decisions with the nonprofit's funds. According to a co-founder of Sisters in Recovery, Curtis is one of three co-founders. The non-profit has multiple homes in Pasadena that provide affordable housing for women on the road to sobriety.

1 week ago | abc13.com | Lileana Pearson

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Robert Kiel and his wife moved into their Maywood Street home about a year and a half ago. "The kids had all moved out, and it was time to downsize. They were ready for a smaller home and the utility prices that come with it," Kiel said. "It was good. We had the low costs, just me and my wife, I mean, it was payable," Kiel said. Kiel said his water bill was typically under $100 until one billing cycle late last year.

1 week ago | abc13.com | Lileana Pearson

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Once tasked with managing inmates, Julian Salinas found himself one of them last week. According to a probable cause affidavit from Galveston County, in early April, a corrections supervisor performed a round of inmate checks on a specific section of the jail at around 7:47 am. Documents say that the supervisor then saw Salinas' log, which details the rounds Salinas makes to check on inmates and perform headcounts.

1 week ago | abc13.com | Lileana Pearson

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) -- DPS is now confirming that no charges have been pressed against a suspect, who DPS believes made credible threats against Texas lawmakers. That credible threat came just hours after the assassinations and attempted assassinations of Minnesota lawmakers. DPS said their investigation was sparked by a citizen that called local law enforcement, reporting a man was on his way to a protest at the state capitol and planned to harm lawmakers.