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Spring septic company accused of dumping 550 gallons of waste into storm drain

6Aug

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Texas

Spring septic company accused of dumping 550 gallons of waste into storm drain

SPRING, TX – Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office has charged 4G Septic Solutions with water pollution after investigators said the company illegally dumped hundreds of gallons of septic tank waste into a storm drain in early July. According to court documents, the incident happened on July 1, 2025, in the 5700 block of Pimberton Lane in Spring. Deputies said they responded to the location after receiving reports of illegal dumping and found a white Ford F-650 tanker truck with the company’s name parked near an open manhole. A hose from the truck was reportedly running into the storm drain. A witness told deputies he saw the hose connected to the drain and stayed on scene until law enforcement arrived. Investigators said they detected and observed remnants of septic waste ...

Haverstock Hills filed $200,000 in renovations in July, but won’t start work until December

6Aug

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Harris County

Haverstock Hills filed $200,000 in renovations in July, but won’t start work until December

HOUSTON, TX – Haverstock Hills Apartments in north Harris County filed for $200,000 in planned renovations in late July, but the work is not set to begin until December, nearly five months later. The filings came less than two weeks before the death of an 80-year-old resident whose family says extreme heat inside her apartment may have contributed to her death. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, two separate $100,000 renovation projects for the complex at 5619 Aldine Bender were registered on July 24, 2025. Both projects are scheduled to begin Dec. 1, 2025, with completion expected by May 1, 2026. The projects are publicly funded. TDLR documents list general descriptions such as interior renovations, replacement of components in disrepair, and accessibili...

FBI Houston arrests bank robbery suspect less than two hours after adding him to Most Wanted list

5Aug

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Houston

FBI Houston arrests bank robbery suspect less than two hours after adding him to Most Wanted list

HOUSTON, TX – Gerrode Terrel Smith was arrested less than two hours after being added to the newly launched Houston Most Wanted fugitives list, according to the FBI’s Houston Field Office. Smith, wanted on federal bank robbery charges, was taken into custody following a public tip. The arrest was made by FBI Houston, Texas Department of Public Safety Southeast Texas Region Violent Crimes Unit troopers, and the Houston Police Department. The arrest comes on the same day the FBI and partnering agencies announced the creation of the Houston Most Wanted list as part of the FBI’s nationwide “Summer Heat” campaign. The initiative targets violent offenders through increased public awareness and the offering of reward money for tips leading to arrests. The program offers up to $50,000...

Four arrested in Fort Bend County online predator sting

5Aug

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Houston

Four arrested in Fort Bend County online predator sting

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office arrested four men during a two-day undercover operation targeting adults who use the internet to solicit sexual acts from minors. https://youtu.be/zPqbaQR_tCM The proactive chat operation was conducted July 30 and July 31, 2025, by the Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking/GANG Unit. Detectives posed as minors online, leading to the arrest of the following suspects: Dominique Smith, 38 – Charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor. Hossam Hasan Farraq, 35 – Charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor, Evading in a Motor Vehicle, and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Luis Rodriguez, 36 – Charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor. Marc Anthony Fuentes, 33 – Charged with Online Solicitatio...

4Aug

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Houston

Fatal accident shuts down East Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal crash possibly involving an auto-pedestrian occurred Monday afternoon on the inbound East Freeway near the Normandy exit ramp. https://youtu.be/2zzDb7jHK3U The crash happened around 7:02 p.m., shutting down the inbound lanes of the freeway. The victim’s identity and the exact circumstances of the crash have not been released at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Precinct 7 provides update on Midtown crash that killed two during 15-second pursuit

4Aug

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Precinct 7 provides update on Midtown crash that killed two during 15-second pursuit

HOUSTON, TX – Constable James “Smokie” Phillips with Harris County Precinct 7 provided an update Monday morning on a deadly Midtown crash that claimed the lives of two men early Saturday. https://youtu.be/NOUr6k17fwg According to Phillips, the incident began just after 2 a.m. on Aug. 2 when a Precinct 7 deputy observed a black Ford F-150 involved in two separate hit-and-run collisions in the 2700 block of Scott Street. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to stop and fled southbound, running multiple red lights. The pursuit lasted less than 15 seconds before the F-150 ran a red light at Smith and Elgin streets, colliding with a white Lexus. The crash forced the Lexus into a nearby building, where it caught fire. Both men inside, who were visiting Houston ...

Family seeks answers in death of inmate at Harris County Jail

4Aug

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Harris County

Family seeks answers in death of inmate at Harris County Jail

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The family of Alexis Jovany Cardenas is seeking answers following his death while in custody at the Harris County Jail. According to relatives, Cardenas, a father of four, was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of his detention. They have expressed concerns about how the situation was handled and how it has been portrayed in media coverage, stating that Cardenas was not aggressive and had thrown his hands up. We encourage you to watch the complete 17-minute video to see the full sequence of events rather than only the short portions typically shown in media coverage, likely due to time constraints and the graphic nature of the footage. The full video can be viewed below, but viewers should be warned it is disturbing. https://youtu.be/WiTN...

Truck ends up on concrete barrier on North Freeway near North Main

4Aug

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Houston

Truck ends up on concrete barrier on North Freeway near North Main

HOUSTON, TX – A black pickup truck ended up perched on top of a concrete barrier along the North Freeway near North Main Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews, including Houston Fire Department units, responded to the crash and were seen on scene along with a tow truck. The truck came to rest with its rear wheels elevated on the median, partially blocking traffic. Traffic was slowed in the area as responders worked to safely remove the vehicle from the barrier. It is unknown if there were any injuries.

HFD responds to house fire on Gale Street

3Aug

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Houston

HFD responds to house fire on Gale Street

HOUSTON, TX – A house fire was reported early Sunday morning in the 500 block of Gale Street in Houston. https://youtu.be/bUUkkgHuOko The fire was reported around 5:41 a.m. It is unknown at this time if there were any injuries, and the cause of the fire has not been determined. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Fire Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

3Aug

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Houston

Man shot in stomach on Fawndale Street

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the stomach early Sunday morning in the 8100 block of Fawndale Street in Houston. https://youtu.be/A-mUqzBpnVs According to the Houston Police Department, the victim was not compliant and has not provided his name. There were no witnesses at the scene. The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he underwent surgery. His condition is not currently known. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.