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Life Flight called after 18-wheeler rolled over on on US-90

7Dec

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Harris County

Life Flight called after 18-wheeler rolled over on on US-90

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Harris County Sheriff’s Office units responded to a major crash involving an 18-wheeler rollover in the 17500 block of US-90. Life Flight was called and all eastbound main lanes of US-90 were temporarily closed. Traffic was diverted through the grass to the westbound side of the roadway at the beginning of the investigation. The condition of the driver remains unknown at this time. If you have any information about this crash, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

TikTok to seek Supreme Court injunction after federal court upholds ban

6Dec

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Breaking News

TikTok to seek Supreme Court injunction after federal court upholds ban

TikTok has announced plans to seek an injunction against the federal court’s ruling upholding a law banning the platform, calling the decision unconstitutional. According to an email from Kim Farrell, Global Head of Creators, the platform strongly disagrees with the court’s decision and intends to prevent the ban from taking effect until the U.S. Supreme Court has an opportunity to review the matter. The company argues that the ban violates the First Amendment rights of its 170 million American users. Farrell expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will uphold the constitutional right to free speech, citing its historical record of protecting such freedoms. “We will continue to fight for our community and are confident we will build a safe, secure, and innovative platform,” F...

Lost dog spotted near Exxon in Atascocita

6Dec

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Harris County

Lost dog spotted near Exxon in Atascocita

Lost dog spotted near Exxon in Atascocita ATASCOCITA, TX – A lost dog was spotted near the Exxon station at the intersection of Will Clayton Parkway and Atascocita Road around 3 p.m. on December 6, 2024. If you know the owner, please let them know so they can be reunited. The photo above is from one of our readers. If you have any story tips, you can email them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com.

Man dies after driving to gas station following shooting

5Dec

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Houston

Man dies after driving to gas station following shooting

HOUSTON, TX – A man drove himself to Valero gas station early Thursday morning after being shot. He was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased. https://youtu.be/S44RQaE9eNI The incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. at the Valero located at 11211 Almeda Genoa. According to preliminary information, the man arrived at the gas station after reportedly being shot at another location. He was transported to a local hospital where was pronounced deceased. Investigators are working to determine the location of the initial shooting and the cause. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Shooter arrested in killing of off-duty Harris County Constable Deputy

4Dec

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Harris County

Shooter arrested in killing of off-duty Harris County Constable Deputy

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - The alleged shooter in the killing of off-duty Harris County Precinct 3 Deputy Constable Omar Ursin has been taken into custody. According to court documents, Douglas Wooten rolled down the back window of a vehicle and fired four shots at the car Ursin was driving. Ursin then crashed into a tree and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Court documents also reveal that Wooten claimed he fired because Ursin allegedly pointed a gun at him and others. However, investigators stated that Ursin’s weapon was holstered at the time. Wooten was arrested on November 27, 2024 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, more than two years after the August 2022 shooting. The victim, a six-year veteran deputy and Channelview native, was killed while driving home after picking up dinner fo...

4Dec

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Harris County

Missing Person: Tim Bristow

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating 58-year-old Timothy "Tim" Bristow, who was reported missing on December 3, 2024. Bristow was last seen leaving his home near Jersey Village in a black Jeep Grand Cherokee with Texas license plate NVL1819. He is described as 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 195 pounds. Details of his clothing at the time of his disappearance are unknown. If you have any information about Bristow's whereabouts, please contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (713) 755-6044 and reference incident number 841201317.

Cyclist fatally struck in hit-and-run on Airtex; suspect vehicle located

4Dec

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Harris County

Cyclist fatally struck in hit-and-run on Airtex; suspect vehicle located

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Constables have located a vehicle linked to a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a cyclist. The incident occurred at the intersection of Airtex Drive and Brundage Drive, where the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://youtu.be/S04-cMb2nKY A heavy police presence was reported at Willow Briar Drive and Bayberry Meadows Lane in the Timber Crossing neighborhood, where the suspect vehicle was found running but unoccupied. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident. If you have any information, you are urged to contact Constable Mark Herman, Pct. 4, or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Motorcyclist killed in crash involving 18-wheeler on Clinton Drive

3Dec

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Houston

Motorcyclist killed in crash involving 18-wheeler on Clinton Drive

HOUSTON, TX – A motorcyclist was pronounced deceased following a collision with an 18-wheeler on Clinton Drive. The crash occurred just after 7 a.m. in the 12555 block of Clinton Drive near Federal Road. https://youtu.be/yAFrgm6E8aA According to the Houston Police Department, the Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating. We will update you as soon as more information becomes available.

Body recovered from Buffalo Bayou in Downtown

2Dec

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Houston

Body recovered from Buffalo Bayou in Downtown

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police Department Downtown officers, including the Dive Team and Marine Unit, recovered the body of an adult male from Buffalo Bayou near the 600 block of Congress Street. https://youtu.be/Wh10Cdu0Rrw The body was found and recovered earlier today. Police have not released any additional information about the individual or the circumstances surrounding the discovery. If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter after killing child in Harris County crash

2Dec

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Harris County, National

Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter after killing child in Harris County crash

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Joel Enrique Gonzalez Chacin is facing felony intoxication manslaughter charges after causing a crash that killed a child and also hospitalized the driver of the vehicle the child was in. https://youtu.be/LYDG4HjeJb0 According to Constable Mark Herman, the crash occurred early Sunday morning in the 10900 block of Bammel North Houston Road. Investigators determined that Gonzalez Chacin, who displayed signs of intoxication at the scene, collided with another vehicle. The child who was a passenger in the other vehicle was later pronounced deceased at a hospital. The other driver was hospitalized as well. Gonzalez Chacin was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. Gonzalez Chacin is currently in custody at the Harris County Jail, with bond set at ...