Joshua Van Bawi Thawng, a Burmese-American mixed martial artist, competes in the flyweight division for the UFC. Training at 4oz Fight Club in Houston, he holds a professional record of 15 wins and 2 losses. His notable UFC debut was on June 24, 2023, with multiple victories following in 2024 and 2025.
Dallyn Pesek crowns Miss Texas Teen USA 2025 Laika Patel in Houston
Dallyn Pesek was 17 years old when she was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2024 at Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas, United States on June 23, 2024. Representing Houston, she competed against 53 other candidates. On August 1, 2024, Pesek represented Texas at Miss Teen USA 2024 and competed against 50 other candidates at … Continue reading Dallyn Pesek crowns Miss Texas Teen USA 2025 Laika Patel in Houston
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Aarieanna Ware crowns Miss Texas USA 2025 Taylor Davis in Houston
Aarienna Ware from Dallas won Miss Texas USA 2024 on June 22, competing against 73 candidates. She went on to secure a Top 10 finish at Miss USA 2024. On May 3, 2025, she crowned the new Miss Texas USA, continuing Texas's legacy in the pageant with 57 placements overall.
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49 Miss Texas Teen USA 2025 candidates competing in Houston
Greg Abbott is the 48th governor of Texas, serving since January 20, 2015. Texas boasts 23 Miss Teen USA placements, with Dallyn Pesek crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2024. The upcoming pageant in 2025 will see 49 candidates competing for the title. Pesek will return to crown her successor.
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62 Miss Texas USA 2025 candidates competing in Houston
R’Bonney Gabriel, hailing from Houston, is the latest Miss Universe from the U.S., crowned in 2022. Texas boasts the most Miss USA placements, with recent titleholder Aarieanna Ware returning in 2025 to crown her successor at the 74th Miss Texas USA pageant, featuring 100 competitors.
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US Marshals arrest John Booth in Houston, Texas
John E. Booth, 47, was arrested in Houston for the aggravated murder of Tosha M. Fisher Williams in Cleveland, Ohio. On March 12, 2024, Williams was found shot in her bed by her daughter. Evidence linked Booth to the crime, leading to his arrest after a nationwide manhunt by U.S. Marshals.
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Andrew Taake biography: 10 things about US Capitol rioter from Houston, Texas
Andrew Quentin Taake, from Houston, Texas, was charged for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, where he assaulted police with a weapon. His criminal history includes intoxication assault and soliciting a minor. In 2024, he received a 6.5-year prison sentence, later pardoned by Trump in 2025.
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Nakedra Ball biography: 10 things about Houston, Texas woman
Nakedra Charrlle Ball is a 41-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, previously married to Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, with whom she has two daughters. Their marriage included a prolonged divorce marked by child support disputes. Jabbar was later fatally shot by police in New Orleans following a violent incident.
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Lee Gilley biography: 16 things about Houston, Texas software developer
Lee Gilley, a software developer from Houston, Texas, has lived in multiple states and co-founded companies, including Docmo. He married Christa Nicole Bauer Gilley and they had two children. In October 2024, he allegedly killed Christa while she was pregnant, leading to his arrest and legal proceedings for murder.
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Christa Gilley biography: 13 things about Houston, Texas physical therapy specialist
Christa Nicole Bauer Gilley was a prominent cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy specialist from Texas. An alumna of Clemson University and the University of Pittsburgh, she held various professional roles, including adjunct faculty. Tragically, she was fatally strangled in October 2024, allegedly by her husband, Lee Gilley.
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