For one reason or another, there are some news stories you just don’t forget. The case of a man accused of pretending to be a ghost hunter to take advantage of women is one. This week there was a big update on the case. Plus, we are learning why investigators think there may be more of his victims out there.
Other team highlights:
Does this house look haunted to you?
This is just one of the places investigators say a former Texas reserve peace officer lured women on the promise of finding ghosts. We’ve been following this case for months and now there is a big update. In a surprise move, the so-called ghost hunter reached a plea deal in the sexual assault of two Houston women, but prosecutors said there were more victims. We have the latest details in this bizarre case.
There’s a mystery in Crosby. A homeowner wants to know who is buried in what appears to be a grave on her property. And even more curious, someone is visiting the gravesite. But who built it and who is in it? Bill Spencer visited the family and has the story.
Your phone bills, both cell service and landlines, may be going up next month thanks to a fee increase passed by the Public Utility Commission in July. Many of you emailed us with concerns about just how high your bills may go. Amy Davis explains how to check and see if your bill will go up.
RELATED: Also this week, Amy spelled out a few ways you might be able to save money on cell phone bills
Property appraisals in Texas shot way up this year and that means the amount we pay in property taxes will likely increase too. Did you know, that if you don’t win your case, there is still a chance to get your value lowered? We have helpful tips.
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Other team highlights:
- Mysterious grave found on family property
- Why your cell phone bills might be going up
- How to get your property taxes lowered
Ghost hunter accused of attacking women
Does this house look haunted to you?

This is just one of the places investigators say a former Texas reserve peace officer lured women on the promise of finding ghosts. We’ve been following this case for months and now there is a big update. In a surprise move, the so-called ghost hunter reached a plea deal in the sexual assault of two Houston women, but prosecutors said there were more victims. We have the latest details in this bizarre case.
Mysterious grave on Crosby family property

There’s a mystery in Crosby. A homeowner wants to know who is buried in what appears to be a grave on her property. And even more curious, someone is visiting the gravesite. But who built it and who is in it? Bill Spencer visited the family and has the story.
Why your cellphone bills might be going up

Your phone bills, both cell service and landlines, may be going up next month thanks to a fee increase passed by the Public Utility Commission in July. Many of you emailed us with concerns about just how high your bills may go. Amy Davis explains how to check and see if your bill will go up.
RELATED: Also this week, Amy spelled out a few ways you might be able to save money on cell phone bills
How to get your property tax lowered

Property appraisals in Texas shot way up this year and that means the amount we pay in property taxes will likely increase too. Did you know, that if you don’t win your case, there is still a chance to get your value lowered? We have helpful tips.
Other team highlights for the week:
- Missed paperwork leads to uptick in the dismissal of immigration cases
- How a more forgiving roadside could impact severity of crashes
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