Laura Gonzalez

Bureau Chief · Pasadena, TX

Laura has over 15 years of experience covering local news across Texas. A graduate of Texas State University, she has previously worked for the Houston Chronicle and was the editor at a local NPR affiliate. She is passionate about community stories that highlight the diverse voices of Pasadena.

2 stories from Laura Gonzalez in Pasadena

Vintage purple Pontiac sedan abandoned on a rural Texas roadside in 1985, evoking mystery.

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Texas mother left to get moving boxes in 1985 and never came home. What happened to Cathy Sampson?

In the small town of Pasadena, a mother’s sudden disappearance left a haunting void that has lingered for decades. Cathy Sampson, a vibrant woman with dreams and responsibilities, stepped out one day in 1985 to retrieve moving boxes and never returned, leaving her family and community in a state of...

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Baytown police car lights flashing on a residential street at dusk

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Man charged with murder after argument leads to deadly shooting at Baytown home, police say

On a quiet evening in Baytown, two neighbors found themselves in a heated argument that would change their lives forever. What started as a disagreement escalated tragically, leading to a shooting that would leave a community in mourning. This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of...

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