Orko Manna

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Jury decides fate of Longmire in Houston pastor murder trial

1 week ago | khou.com | Orko Manna

Crime Deshawn Longmire was found guilty on Thursday. On Friday, he was sentenced to 23 years behind bars. Author: Orko Manna, Jaime E. Galvan, KHOU 11 Staff Published: 3:21 PM CDT May 2, 2025 Updated: 3:21 PM CDT May 2, 2025 HOUSTON — A man who killed a beloved pastor was sentenced on Friday. A jury sentenced DeShaun Longmire to 23 years behind bars, a day after he was convicted in the June 2022 road rage shooting of Rev.
Watch live: Jury reaches verdict in murder of beloved Houston pastor

1 week ago | khou.com | Orko Manna

HOUSTON — A verdict has been reached in the murder trial of Deshawn Longmire, the man accused of fatally shooting beloved Houston pastor Rev. Ronald Mouton Sr. in what police described as a road rage incident on the Gulf Freeway in 2022. We are standing by for the reading of the jury's verdict. The decision comes nearly three years after Mouton’s death and follows several days of emotional testimony and legal arguments.
‘I was in disbelief’ | Sugar Land standalone emergency room closes after Texas Medical Board temporarily suspends doctor’s license

2 weeks ago | khou.com | Orko Manna

SUGAR LAND, Texas — Employees of Mercy Emergency Room in Sugar Land were surprised to learn last week that the owning physician’s medical license was suspended. The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended Dr. Bamidele Adeyemo’s medical license on April 17. Board documents revealed that Adeyemo “is suffering from an unmanaged health condition that impairs his ability to safely practice medicine.
‘They silenced my daughter, but they didn’t silence me’ | Houston-area mother working with teens to prevent impaired driving after daughter’s death

3 weeks ago | wltx.com | Orko Manna

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Krystalle Wright is turning her pain into purpose. Wright’s 21-year-old daughter, Mya Sinceno-Martinez, was killed in a crash on Highway 225 in September 2024. Deer Park police said the driver accused of hitting Sinceno-Martinez, identified as Julio Gonzalez, was going the wrong way on the highway. Court documents revealed that responding officers could smell alcohol on Gonzalez. He was charged with intoxication manslaughter by vehicle.
‘They silenced my daughter, but they didn’t silence me’ | Houston-area mother working with teens to prevent impaired driving after daughter’s death

3 weeks ago | kens5.com | Orko Manna

Local News Authorities said Mya Sinceno-Martinez was hit and killed in September by a suspected drunk driver who was traveling the wrong way on Highway 225. Author: Orko Manna Published: 5:44 PM CDT April 22, 2025 Updated: 11:32 PM CDT April 22, 2025 HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Krystalle Wright is turning her pain into purpose. Wright’s 21-year-old daughter, Mya Sinceno-Martinez, was killed in a crash on Highway 225 in September 2024.
‘Get out and resist and protest’ | Hundreds rally in Houston against President Trump’s policies

3 weeks ago | khou.com | Orko Manna

HOUSTON — Organizers said more than 1,000 people gathered for a rally Saturday afternoon outside Houston City Hall to protest President Trump and his policies. The rally was put together by the group 50501. According to their website, 50501 – which means “50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement.” – was created to “uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach.” Protesters said they came out to the rally for a variety of reasons.
A California teen missing for nearly a year was found in Houston. The man she was with is now charged

3 weeks ago | khou.com | Orko Manna

Local News Harris County authorities said the girl flew to Texas in May of 2024 at the age of 14. Tarik Jammer, 28, has been charged with sexual performance by a child. Author: Orko Manna Published: 6:18 PM CDT April 18, 2025 Updated: 6:30 PM CDT April 18, 2025 HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Nearly one year since she went missing, a teenage girl from Sacramento, California was found in Houston – and the man she reportedly flew across the country to be with is now charged with child sex crimes.
Bodies found in deplorable condition removed from Houston mortuary. What happens next for the families?

1 month ago | cbs19.tv | Orko Manna

HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department said at least 10 bodies found inside the Richardson Mortuary Friday were laying on the ground and on cardboard. Videos posted to social media showed the bodies in what loved ones described as horrifying and unacceptable conditions. The online videos quickly circulated, and more families began showing up after recognizing their loved ones.
Bodies found in deplorable condition removed from Houston mortuary. What happens next for the families?

1 month ago | khou.com | Orko Manna

HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department said at least 10 bodies found inside the Richardson Mortuary Friday were laying on the ground and on cardboard. Videos posted to social media showed the bodies in what loved ones described as horrifying and unacceptable conditions. The online videos quickly circulated, and more families began showing up after recognizing their loved ones.
‘Get on the ground or I’m going to tase you!’ | New body cam video shows dramatic struggle before Harris Co. deputy shoots, kills man at gas station

1 month ago | cbs19.tv | Orko Manna

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office released body camera and surveillance footage Friday showing a tense encounter between a man and two deputies, which ultimately led to the shooting death of the man. The incident occurred just after 3 a.m. on February 27. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a disturbance call that was reported at the Exxon gas station located at Interstate 45 North Freeway and West Road.

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Jury decides fate of Longmire in Houston pastor murder trial

Watch live: Jury reaches verdict in murder of beloved Houston pastor

‘I was in disbelief’ | Sugar Land standalone emergency room closes after Texas Medical Board temporarily suspends doctor’s license

‘They silenced my daughter, but they didn’t silence me’ | Houston-area mother working with teens to prevent impaired driving after daughter’s death