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Man veers off road, crashes through fence after being shot driving down Aldine Bender

17Nov

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Houston

Man veers off road, crashes through fence after being shot driving down Aldine Bender

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot late Friday night while driving along Aldine Bender near the AutoZone parking lot. https://youtu.be/6MsCTgTxiuw The shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m. when an unknown suspect pulled alongside the victim's vehicle and began firing into his car. The victim, struck in the torso, lost control and crashed into a nearby fence. He was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. No information about the suspect or a possible motive is available at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Skeletal remains discovered in burned house in East Harris County

16Nov

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Skeletal remains discovered in burned house in East Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit is investigating the discovery of skeletal remains found this evening in a burned home in the 13300 block of Villagrove Drive in East Harris County. Deputies were called to the scene around 5 p.m. after the remains were discovered during a cleanup. https://youtu.be/WQcSXgYzPWc The house, which burned in a suspected arson fire on August 28, had recently been sold to a buyer planning to remodel it. The skeletal remains, located in the entryway, were concealed under debris and are believed to have been there since the fire occurred. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, along with the Medical Examiner’s Office, was on the scene to document and recover the remains. The Medical Examiner’s anthropology department ...

Man shot in jaw after threatening to shoot and hurt security guard while pushing him

16Nov

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Man shot in jaw after threatening to shoot and hurt security guard while pushing him

HOUSTON, TX – A 29-year-old male was shot in the jaw during an altercation with a security guard at a convenience store located at 3821 Old Spanish Trail early Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/q2hVgDvJxlw The incident occurred around midnight. According to police, the victim entered the store with an open container of alcohol, prompting the security guard, believed to be in his late 50s, to ask him to leave. The victim became belligerent, threatened the guard, and pushed him. He then exited the store, retrieved something from his car, and re-entered. Once back inside, the victim continued to push the guard and threaten to harm him, forcing the guard from the store's front door toward one of the aisles. The security guard then drew a revolver and fired a single shot, striking t...

17-year-old stumbles into Glenmont convenience store after being shot

16Nov

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Houston

17-year-old stumbles into Glenmont convenience store after being shot

HOUSTON, TX – A 17-year-old male was shot and injured Friday night near 6101 Glenmont Street. https://youtu.be/BQFmhlRB4bY The shooting occurred around 10:18 p.m. According to police, the teenager, who was shot at least twice in the torso, managed to stumble into a nearby convenience store, where bystanders called for help. The victim appeared disoriented and was unable to provide details about the incident, only saying that he had been shot. Officers investigating the scene traced the victim's movements and discovered pistol and rifle casings about a block away at an apartment complex. The victim was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive. If you have any information about this shooting, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers a...

The driver of a Corvette dies after running into the back of an Amazon trailer on 288

16Nov

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The driver of a Corvette dies after running into the back of an Amazon trailer on 288

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal crash involving an older Corvette and an 18-wheeler occurred early Saturday morning on 288 Southbound, between Almeda Genoa and Beltway 8. https://youtu.be/HZd1TJfC0kc The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. According to witnesses, the Corvette was traveling at a high speed when it failed to avoid the 18-wheeler, colliding with its rear. The impact pushed the Corvette into the center median divider wall, where it came to a stop. A minor fire ignited upon impact, but nearby citizens quickly worked to extinguish the flames. Authorities believe the fatality was caused by the collision's impact rather than the fire. The male driver of the Corvette was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the 18-wheeler, a female, sustained neck and back pain but is e...

Two men shot in northwest Houston, suspect in custody

13Nov

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Two men shot in northwest Houston, suspect in custody

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after two men were shot Wednesday afternoon in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/nfOwYH3-Rs8?si=JZJsRzW6A_U4x4_P According to Houston police, the shooting occurred in the 2100 block of Shadowdale around 4:30 p.m. When officers from both the Houston Police Department and Spring Branch ISD arrived, they found two adult Hispanic males with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to the hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition and are expected to survive. Police stated that preliminary information indicated a car was in the parking lot of an apartment complex across from a Spring Branch school. At some point, an altercation occurred, during which a male suspect reportedly fired multiple shots from a rifle out the window ...

Texas man and two others arrested after locking 6-year-old in Washateria Dryer over bag of chips

12Nov

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Texas man and two others arrested after locking 6-year-old in Washateria Dryer over bag of chips

On November 11, 2024, deputies with Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a distressing call at the Hi Tek Washateria in the 13000 block of Kuykendahl Road, where a six-year-old child was reportedly locked inside a clothing dryer. Upon arrival, deputies located the visibly shaken and crying child. Constable deputies moved to detain suspects on scene, leading to a foot chase when a male suspect attempted to evade. During the pursuit, a woman blocked a deputy by pushing him. She was detained and identified as Life Ford. The male suspect, Haven Duncan, was apprehended on site and found carrying a loaded firearm. Following a search perimeter, deputies located and identified the evading suspect as Jaqory Gill. The investigation revealed that the child was under the care of Ford,...

12Nov

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in locating missing woman

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX – Authorities are seeking assistance in locating Valerie Terry, a 38-year-old woman last seen on November 5, 2024, in The Woodlands. According to Case No. 24A315003, Terry checked into the Extended Stay Hotel on Valleywood and was later observed walking near the IHOP on the I-45 South feeder road, close to the hotel. She was last seen carrying a black suitcase. Terry, a mental health consumer, is without her necessary medications and may require immediate assistance. If you have any information regarding Terry's whereabouts, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936-760-5800, option 3, and reference case #24A315003.

Atascocita Fall Festival to Feature Family Fun and Silent Auction

12Nov

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Atascocita Fall Festival to Feature Family Fun and Silent Auction

ATASCOCITA, TX – The Atascocita Fire Department, in collaboration with Project Love-Santa's Angels, is set to host its annual Fall Festival this Saturday, bringing a variety of family-friendly activities, demonstrations, and a silent auction to the community. The event will take place at 18425 Timber Forest Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with highlights including a Junior Firefighter Challenge, food vendors, a cake walk, CPR and extrication demos, and games for all ages. Attendees can also enjoy a silent auction featuring coveted items like a 65" Samsung Smart TV, a one-year season pass for five to the Houston Interactive Aquarium, a round of golf for four at Kingwood Country Club, a group experience for ten at the Escape IT escape room, and a Santa's Wonderland experience for four i...

Street closures planned for memorial service of Houston Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III

12Nov

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Street closures planned for memorial service of Houston Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III

HOUSTON, TX – Several streets in downtown Houston will be closed tomorrow for the memorial service of fallen Houston Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III. The closures, announced by the Houston Firefighters Association, will begin at 6 a.m. and are expected to affect traffic in the area until noon. The following roads will be closed: Fannin St. between Pierce and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon. San Jacinto St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon. St. Joseph Parkway between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon. Louisiana St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Jefferson St. from Smith St. to San Jacinto St. from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Smith St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a...