Flames burst from a Southwest Airlines jet in the sky near Houston, forcing the distressed plane into a hasty retreat and safe landing, officials said Wednesday. Flight 307 took off from Houston, bound for the Mexican resort town of Cancun, before returning to Hobby Airport “on Tuesday night after experiencing a mechanical issue shortly after… Continue reading Southwest Airlines engine catches fire, prompting Cancun-bound flight’s return to Houston
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Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston found not guilty of concealing his father’s child sex crimes
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston was ruled not guilty Thursday of an Australian charge of concealing his father’s child sex crimes. Houston, 69, was the Sydney-based church’s senior global pastor when police charged him two years ago with concealing a serious indictable offense. He resigned from his church roles months later. Sydney Magistrate Gareth Christofi… Continue reading Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston found not guilty of concealing his father’s child sex crimes
Houston Texans minority owner Javier Loya charged with rape in Kentucky
Javier Loya, a minority owner of the Houston Texans, is facing a rape charge in Kentucky, according to court records. Loya has been charged with one count of first-degree rape, five counts of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The 53-year-old Loya was indicted and pled not… Continue reading Houston Texans minority owner Javier Loya charged with rape in Kentucky
Some Houston school libraries will become disciplinary spaces
In the upcoming school year, the Houston Independent School District will eliminate librarian positions at more than two dozen schools and use some of the libraries as centers for students who have been removed from their classrooms for disciplinary reasons. The changes are part of superintendent Mike Miles’ plan called New Education System, an effort… Continue reading Some Houston school libraries will become disciplinary spaces