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Details emerge: Parole board rules Weslayan Plaza killer is ‘a continuing threat to public safety’

October 30, 2023 by Charlotte Aguilar

By Charlotte Aguilar New information from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Monday (Oct. 30) shed light on the state parole board’s reasons for keeping convicted “Wig Shop Killer” Dror Goldberg in prison for at least another five years, the maximum allowable “set-off” for another review of his case. The board’s ruling on Goldberg’s first review, which was handed down … [Read more...] about Details emerge: Parole board rules Weslayan Plaza killer is ‘a continuing threat to public safety’

Weslayan Plaza ‘Wig Shop Killer’ Dror Goldberg loses parole bid

October 27, 2023 by Charlotte Aguilar

By Charlotte Aguilar Dror Haim Goldberg has been denied parole for the 1998 Weslayan Plaza “wig shop murder” and won’t get another shot at lessening his 45-year sentence until October 2028, Andy Kahan of Crimestoppers of Houston confirmed Friday (Oct. 27). Goldberg, 44, was convicted by a Harris County jury in 2000 of slashing the throat of Manuela Silverio, 54, in a sudden, … [Read more...] about Weslayan Plaza ‘Wig Shop Killer’ Dror Goldberg loses parole bid

The big picture: Time to vote for 14 state measures, municipal leaders in Bellaire, Houston

October 22, 2023 by Charlotte Aguilar

By Charlotte Aguilar Early voting starts Monday (Oct. 23) and runs through Nov. 3 on a ballot heavy with state and local interest. While municipal elections in Bellaire and Houston are getting most of the attention, 14 proposed state constitutional amendments touching on a broad array of issues will be decided on Election Day Nov. 7.  If it’s needed - and the three-way … [Read more...] about The big picture: Time to vote for 14 state measures, municipal leaders in Bellaire, Houston

Three vying to be Bellaire mayor: The Essentials on their backgrounds, motivation

October 22, 2023 by Charlotte Aguilar

Aaron Perry Occupation: Trial Lawyer, owns and manages a civil practice law firm in Bellaire. Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Houston; law degree from South Texas College of Law. Government/community involvement: Felony Prosecuting Attorney for the state of Texas representing victims in Brazoria County. Bellaire Little League; Big … [Read more...] about Three vying to be Bellaire mayor: The Essentials on their backgrounds, motivation

Bellaire mayor’s race: The Essentials Questionnaire

October 22, 2023 by Charlotte Aguilar

In a departure from our usual practice, Essentials asked the mayoral and council candidates each to come up with three questions for consideration. We reviewed and selected them to cover as many issues and philosophies as possible, then assigned limits to each on length of response. The author of the question is identified after their question. In rare instances, when … [Read more...] about Bellaire mayor’s race: The Essentials Questionnaire

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