Rilwan Balogun
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Journalist. Cinephile. News junkie.
Nigerian born Nashville native hanging out in Houston.
Nigerian born Nashville native hanging out in Houston.
#TexasFloods
Disgusting.
While addressing the amount of missing, Kerr County manager, Dalton Rice, said victim families are getting fake calls told to pay for their children.
The number of missing is unknown.
Disgusting.
While addressing the amount of missing, Kerr County manager, Dalton Rice, said victim families are getting fake calls told to pay for their children.
The number of missing is unknown.
July 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
#TexasFloods
Disgusting.
While addressing the amount of missing, Kerr County manager, Dalton Rice, said victim families are getting fake calls told to pay for their children.
The number of missing is unknown.
Disgusting.
While addressing the amount of missing, Kerr County manager, Dalton Rice, said victim families are getting fake calls told to pay for their children.
The number of missing is unknown.
#TexasFloods There’s a lot of misinformation online about the Hill Country floods. I am making sure what I share here are facts from officials or people on the grounds. This is why it’s important to share meteorologist Anthony Yanez’s piece about NWS’s system
www.click2houston.com/weather/2025...
www.click2houston.com/weather/2025...
Meteorologically, what happened in the Texas Hill Country floods
The heartbreaking timeline of events
www.click2houston.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
#TexasFloods There’s a lot of misinformation online about the Hill Country floods. I am making sure what I share here are facts from officials or people on the grounds. This is why it’s important to share meteorologist Anthony Yanez’s piece about NWS’s system
www.click2houston.com/weather/2025...
www.click2houston.com/weather/2025...
#TexasFloods 59 people are confirmed dead as of 10 am CST, according to Kerr County Sheriff. Of them 21 are children. 11 girls from Camp Mystic and 1 counselor remain unaccounted. The search efforts continue with over 400 first responders from 20 different agencies
July 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
#TexasFloods 59 people are confirmed dead as of 10 am CST, according to Kerr County Sheriff. Of them 21 are children. 11 girls from Camp Mystic and 1 counselor remain unaccounted. The search efforts continue with over 400 first responders from 20 different agencies
As the death toll rises, the highest elected official in Kerr County - the judge - says it’s time for recovery efforts. “That’s going to be a long toilsome task.”
At least 32 are dead. Over 850 people have been rescued. More than 500 first responders are in the region.
#TexasFloods
At least 32 are dead. Over 850 people have been rescued. More than 500 first responders are in the region.
#TexasFloods
July 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
As the death toll rises, the highest elected official in Kerr County - the judge - says it’s time for recovery efforts. “That’s going to be a long toilsome task.”
At least 32 are dead. Over 850 people have been rescued. More than 500 first responders are in the region.
#TexasFloods
At least 32 are dead. Over 850 people have been rescued. More than 500 first responders are in the region.
#TexasFloods
#TexasFloods Texas flooding latest as of 3:50 CST - 32 dead.
18 adults, 14 kids.
5 adults, 3 kids remain unidentified, according to the Kerr County Sheirff
18 adults, 14 kids.
5 adults, 3 kids remain unidentified, according to the Kerr County Sheirff
July 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#TexasFloods Texas flooding latest as of 3:50 CST - 32 dead.
18 adults, 14 kids.
5 adults, 3 kids remain unidentified, according to the Kerr County Sheirff
18 adults, 14 kids.
5 adults, 3 kids remain unidentified, according to the Kerr County Sheirff
As of 11am CST, July 5th -- The amount to death people in Kerrville flooding rises to 27, according to Kerr County Sheriff's Office. Over 850 people have been evacuated. #TexasFloods
July 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
As of 11am CST, July 5th -- The amount to death people in Kerrville flooding rises to 27, according to Kerr County Sheriff's Office. Over 850 people have been evacuated. #TexasFloods
18 camps along the Guadalupe River were able to evacuate and reunite children with families, Texas officials say as they focus on searching for the 23 girls missing from Camp Mystic #TexasFlooding
July 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
18 camps along the Guadalupe River were able to evacuate and reunite children with families, Texas officials say as they focus on searching for the 23 girls missing from Camp Mystic #TexasFlooding
The owner of a senior living facility with no working elevators accepts responsibility and says his company will pay tenants.
The complex has been up for 4 years. One elevator reportedly hasn’t worked in a year.
Today was his first visit. I asked why.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
The complex has been up for 4 years. One elevator reportedly hasn’t worked in a year.
Today was his first visit. I asked why.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
July 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The owner of a senior living facility with no working elevators accepts responsibility and says his company will pay tenants.
The complex has been up for 4 years. One elevator reportedly hasn’t worked in a year.
Today was his first visit. I asked why.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
The complex has been up for 4 years. One elevator reportedly hasn’t worked in a year.
Today was his first visit. I asked why.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
Houston police arrest man accused of impersonating an ICE agent to rob people.
Police say 37-year-old Guilano Christopher Thomson, 37, used his car to block a driver on Skyline Drive near Westchase.
Thomson apparently had a fake badge. #Houston
Police say 37-year-old Guilano Christopher Thomson, 37, used his car to block a driver on Skyline Drive near Westchase.
Thomson apparently had a fake badge. #Houston
June 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Houston police arrest man accused of impersonating an ICE agent to rob people.
Police say 37-year-old Guilano Christopher Thomson, 37, used his car to block a driver on Skyline Drive near Westchase.
Thomson apparently had a fake badge. #Houston
Police say 37-year-old Guilano Christopher Thomson, 37, used his car to block a driver on Skyline Drive near Westchase.
Thomson apparently had a fake badge. #Houston
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Virginia is set to have its first woman governor as two women lead their parties in the fight for control of the state government this November.
Virginia is set to get its first woman governor
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears will lead their parties in the fight for the Virginia governor’s mansion In November.
19thnews.org
June 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Virginia is set to have its first woman governor as two women lead their parties in the fight for control of the state government this November.
Cancer patient Alice Blueitt struggles to climb the two flights of stairs to get to her apartment.
She isn't alone.
The Missouri City senior living facility, Jubilee at Texas Parkway, has been without any working elevators for over a month.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
She isn't alone.
The Missouri City senior living facility, Jubilee at Texas Parkway, has been without any working elevators for over a month.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
June 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Cancer patient Alice Blueitt struggles to climb the two flights of stairs to get to her apartment.
She isn't alone.
The Missouri City senior living facility, Jubilee at Texas Parkway, has been without any working elevators for over a month.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
She isn't alone.
The Missouri City senior living facility, Jubilee at Texas Parkway, has been without any working elevators for over a month.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
President Trump on Tuesday called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” cited the possibility of killing Iran’s supreme leader and referred to Israel’s war efforts with the word “we” — all apparent suggestions that the United States could enter the war against Iran.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com
June 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
President Trump on Tuesday called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” cited the possibility of killing Iran’s supreme leader and referred to Israel’s war efforts with the word “we” — all apparent suggestions that the United States could enter the war against Iran.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
Brookshire officer suspended, with pay, after he chased, shot, and killed a dog.
“Due to the dog’s dangerous display and unpredictable behavior, the decision was made to eliminate a continuing threat to public safety,” Brookshire police chief tells KPRC 2.
“Due to the dog’s dangerous display and unpredictable behavior, the decision was made to eliminate a continuing threat to public safety,” Brookshire police chief tells KPRC 2.
June 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Brookshire officer suspended, with pay, after he chased, shot, and killed a dog.
“Due to the dog’s dangerous display and unpredictable behavior, the decision was made to eliminate a continuing threat to public safety,” Brookshire police chief tells KPRC 2.
“Due to the dog’s dangerous display and unpredictable behavior, the decision was made to eliminate a continuing threat to public safety,” Brookshire police chief tells KPRC 2.
Texas home insurance is high.
That isn’t new.
But the amount of people applying for the state’s insurance of last resort, jumped dramatically last year.
The Texas FAIR Plan is for homeowners denied coverage by other insurance companies.
That isn’t new.
But the amount of people applying for the state’s insurance of last resort, jumped dramatically last year.
The Texas FAIR Plan is for homeowners denied coverage by other insurance companies.
June 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Texas home insurance is high.
That isn’t new.
But the amount of people applying for the state’s insurance of last resort, jumped dramatically last year.
The Texas FAIR Plan is for homeowners denied coverage by other insurance companies.
That isn’t new.
But the amount of people applying for the state’s insurance of last resort, jumped dramatically last year.
The Texas FAIR Plan is for homeowners denied coverage by other insurance companies.
We watched as several arrests were made on Crystal Beach.
It’s all part of Sheriff Jimmy Fullen’s crackdown on Jeep Weekend.
There are 520 law enforcement from 16 agencies who will be on the island this weekend
It’s all part of Sheriff Jimmy Fullen’s crackdown on Jeep Weekend.
There are 520 law enforcement from 16 agencies who will be on the island this weekend
May 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
We watched as several arrests were made on Crystal Beach.
It’s all part of Sheriff Jimmy Fullen’s crackdown on Jeep Weekend.
There are 520 law enforcement from 16 agencies who will be on the island this weekend
It’s all part of Sheriff Jimmy Fullen’s crackdown on Jeep Weekend.
There are 520 law enforcement from 16 agencies who will be on the island this weekend
1 dead, 14 injured after police say an uninvited guest showed up to a Houston family barbecue. The person started shooting when asked to leave and someone in the party apparently shot back
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
One person killed, 14 injured in shooting at a family party in Southeast Houston
According to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.
www.click2houston.com
May 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
1 dead, 14 injured after police say an uninvited guest showed up to a Houston family barbecue. The person started shooting when asked to leave and someone in the party apparently shot back
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
A former Woodlands Mall security guard who was charged in Montgomery County with recording a child was arrested and charged in Galveston for allegations he secretly recorded ANOTHER child who was with their family on the beach.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
Former Woodlands Mall security guard charged with secretly recording children arrested again for same thing in Galveston
Galveston Police say they responded at around 4 p.m. on April 19 to a report of a man taking photos of an underage child on the beach in the 1500 block of Seawall Boulevard.
www.click2houston.com
May 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
A former Woodlands Mall security guard who was charged in Montgomery County with recording a child was arrested and charged in Galveston for allegations he secretly recorded ANOTHER child who was with their family on the beach.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
A Houston funeral home ordered to shutdown after a disturbing discovery of apparently decomposing bodies sparked outrage among grieving families.
Family members said the facility didn’t have working A/C to refrigerate, against state guidelines.
Family members said the facility didn’t have working A/C to refrigerate, against state guidelines.
April 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A Houston funeral home ordered to shutdown after a disturbing discovery of apparently decomposing bodies sparked outrage among grieving families.
Family members said the facility didn’t have working A/C to refrigerate, against state guidelines.
Family members said the facility didn’t have working A/C to refrigerate, against state guidelines.
He was freed after 20 years in prison. Hugged his kids. Started over. Two weeks later, they said it was a “clerical error” and took him back.
Ronald Lymuel’s sentence was commuted by Biden. He followed every rule. But now he’s back behind bars and Federal Bureau of Prisons isn’t explaining why.
Ronald Lymuel’s sentence was commuted by Biden. He followed every rule. But now he’s back behind bars and Federal Bureau of Prisons isn’t explaining why.
Houston man’s brief taste of freedom cut short after ‘clerical error’ forces return to prison
A Houston-area man who spent over two decades in federal prison for drug-related charges was granted a brief period of freedom following a clemency order from former President Joe Biden.
www.click2houston.com
April 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM
He was freed after 20 years in prison. Hugged his kids. Started over. Two weeks later, they said it was a “clerical error” and took him back.
Ronald Lymuel’s sentence was commuted by Biden. He followed every rule. But now he’s back behind bars and Federal Bureau of Prisons isn’t explaining why.
Ronald Lymuel’s sentence was commuted by Biden. He followed every rule. But now he’s back behind bars and Federal Bureau of Prisons isn’t explaining why.
Loose cows on Houston Highway
March 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Loose cows on Houston Highway
Awful. 3 teenagers are accused of attempting to kill their mom because she turned off the home wifi.
“The mother was struck with a brick. In the process, the grandmother was knocked over while trying to protect the mother,” Sheriff Gonzalez said in a post.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
“The mother was struck with a brick. In the process, the grandmother was knocked over while trying to protect the mother,” Sheriff Gonzalez said in a post.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
Teenage siblings accused of trying to kill mom for turning the Wi-Fi off in west Harris Co.
"Because the mother turned off the Wi-Fi, all three grabbed kitchen knives and chased her throughout the house and into the street, attempting to stab her," Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a po...
www.click2houston.com
March 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Awful. 3 teenagers are accused of attempting to kill their mom because she turned off the home wifi.
“The mother was struck with a brick. In the process, the grandmother was knocked over while trying to protect the mother,” Sheriff Gonzalez said in a post.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
“The mother was struck with a brick. In the process, the grandmother was knocked over while trying to protect the mother,” Sheriff Gonzalez said in a post.
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
Houston janitor who urinated in water bottles at doctor’s office, spreading STDs to workers sentenced to prison once he completes his 3rd year, he will be eligible for parole. www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
Houston janitor who urinated in water bottles at doctor’s office, spreading STDs to workers sentenced to prison
A man with multiple sexually transmitted and communicable diseases was sentenced to six years in prison for urinating into office workers’ water bottles, resulting in the victims contracting herpes si...
www.click2houston.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Houston janitor who urinated in water bottles at doctor’s office, spreading STDs to workers sentenced to prison once he completes his 3rd year, he will be eligible for parole. www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
A Houston-area off-duty deputy is accused of shooting to death his neighbor’s dog.
Investigators said the off-duty deputy heard “an aggressive dog barking” in his yard.
When he went to check it out, he said the Doberman charged towards him.
Investigators said the off-duty deputy heard “an aggressive dog barking” in his yard.
When he went to check it out, he said the Doberman charged towards him.
March 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A Houston-area off-duty deputy is accused of shooting to death his neighbor’s dog.
Investigators said the off-duty deputy heard “an aggressive dog barking” in his yard.
When he went to check it out, he said the Doberman charged towards him.
Investigators said the off-duty deputy heard “an aggressive dog barking” in his yard.
When he went to check it out, he said the Doberman charged towards him.
Just finished the first episode of #Adolescence on Netflix and woah. My jaw is on the floor.
March 18, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Just finished the first episode of #Adolescence on Netflix and woah. My jaw is on the floor.