A Harris County jury has awarded more than $118 million to seven victims of the 2020 Watson Grinding and Manufacturing explosion, finding 3M Company liable for its role in the catastrophic blast that killed three people and destroyed hundreds of homes in West Houston. The Watson Grinding and Manufacturing explosion occurred when a propylene gas leak ignited at the facility in northwest Houston, resulting in a massive fireball that spread through the neighborhood. The blast killed three employees, injured many others, and caused an estimated $200 million in property damage.
HOUSTON, TX — The Board of Disciplinary Appeals (BODA), appointed by the SupremeCourt of Texas, has dismissed two grievances filed against former Harris CountyDistrict Attorney Kim Ogg. One was filed by criminal defense attorneys representing two defendants accused of the rape and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray and one was filed by Joshua Reiss,General Counsel for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. BODA held that none of the actions complained of constituted professional misconduct. The dismissals, issued October 30, 2025, are final and not subject to appeal.
JAMAICA– Aerial Recovery, the veteran-led nonprofit organization known for its anti-trafficking operations across South America and rapid disaster response capabilities, is deploying a specialized humanitarian team to Jamaica in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The team is expected to arrive with the first wave of relief cargo planes as early as Thursday morning, bringing critical supplies, advanced geomapping technology, and trained personnel to assist with search and rescue operations.
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