Author: Houston Stringer

HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Fire Department was called out to investigate a fire at the IHOP located at 15 E Crosstimbers near I-45 at Northline Commons around midnight. According to the HFD, when firefighters arrived, they did not find anything at first until a firefighter noticed a little bit of smoke coming from one of the back corners of the restaurant’s roofline. A small fire was then believed to be in some concealed spaces on the inside of an exterior wall. While the IHOP was open at the time of the fire, there were no reports of injuries. The IHOP is currently shut down and will not be able to reopen until the Health Department comes and inspects. HFD Arson is investigating the fire.

JACINTO CITY, Texas — A shooting occurred early Saturday morning during a 21-year-old's birthday party on Muscatine Street, resulting in at least two fatalities. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the incident happened around 1 a.m., with approximately 50 attendees, including a band, present. Following the shooting, Jacinto City police responded, and the two victims were transported to a hospital where they were pronounced deceased. The victims were described as one man in his early 20s and another in his late 20s. As of now, no arrests have been made, and information regarding the shooter or shooters remains unknown. It is also not confirmed if the deceased were party guests. The Harris County Sheriff's Office, is assisting the Jacinto City Police Department with the in...

HOUSTON - A motorcycle rider is dead after he fell off his bike and was subsequently run over by a car in the 7100 block of Cullen Saturday night. According to witnesses Demarcus Evans was weaving in and out of traffic before he lost control and was ejected from the motorcycle. The driver of a gray Dodge Journey traveling southbound on Cullen was waiting to make a left turn into a private driveway and saw the motorcycle pass by in the northbound lanes without its rider. As the Dodge turned left, the vehicle struck the motorcyclist lying in the roadway. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced Evans deceased at the scene. The female driver of the Dodge was determined not to be impaired and was questioned and later released.

HOUSTON - A man was transported to the hospital after being found in the parking lot of Club Aragon off of the southwest freeway Sunday morning around 1 a.m. with multiple gunshot wounds in the abdomen. The man was transported to the hospital in serious condition by the Houston Fire Department. At this time, it is not clear what led up to the shooting. Police said a gray or tan sedan may have left the location shortly after the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call the Houston Police Department's Major Assaults Division.

HOUSTON - A tragic house fire late Saturday night in southwest Houston resulted in the death of a family dog, according to the Houston Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to the residence located in the 6200 block of West Bend Street just before midnight. Upon arrival, fire crews successfully rescued one dog and were able to revive it. Unfortunately, another dog perished in the blaze. All family members present in the home at the time of the fire managed to escape without harm and were evaluated by EMS on the scene. The Houston Fire Department's Arson investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.

HOUSTON - In what witnesses are describing as a"chop shop" operation was just raided by the Houston Police Department in the 1700 block of Skinner in north Houston. According to one of our Facebook followers who sent in the above picture, there were a lot of cars in the lot as well as several law enforcement officers and tow trucks. We are working to gather more information and will update what we learn here, so be sure to check back for updated information.

HOUSTON - The family of 8-year-old Aliyah who drowned at a Doubletree hotel Saturday night has already filed a lawsuit demanding at least one million dollars from the Hilton-branded hotel. Initially reported missing around 5:45 p.m., she was not found until 11:30 p.m. later that night when she was found inside a pipe that was connected to the lazy river-style pool. According to the lawsuit, “A team was then put together to drain the pool and video cameras were attached to 20-foot poles to inspect the pipes when her body was discovered wedged in the pipes of the malfunctioning pool equipment." The case is filed in Harris County District Court under Cause No. 202419020- 7.

HOUSTON - A store clerk was shot and killed shortly this morning at a Chevron located at 8524 Gulf Freeway. The Houston Fire Department was dispatched to the scene shortly after 1:30 a.m. According to one of our TikTok followers who also sent in the above photo, the man who was killed was the store clerk at the Chevron. He also knew the store clerk and described him as someone who was always nice and would let anyone inside. This post will be updated once the press release comes out. If you have any information about this shooting, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON - Houston police are conducting an investigation into the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old transgender woman, which occurred at 9200 Country Creek Drive around 1:10 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. The victim's identity is currently being verified by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. https://youtu.be/hb16p8aDqyA?si=R81BUC_HZPY2SDPD According to HPD Homicide Division Detectives, HPD patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting at the stated address. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Houston Fire Department paramedics. Witnesses reported that a white 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT approached the victim, who was standing beside the road. A male suspect exited the vehicle from the...

Location: 18010 Noble Forest Drive Humble, TX 77346 (Corner of Will Clayton Pkwy and Noble Forest Dr) The estimated completion date for this Dollar Tree is in April 2024.