Author: Houston Stringer

HOUSTON — A man was killed early Sunday morning after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a parked 18-wheeler and caught fire on Dorsett in northeast Houston. According to the Houston Police Department, the crash occurred around 3:32 a.m. on Dorsett near Pillot Street. Investigators said the vehicle was traveling northbound on Dorsett when it struck a parked 18-wheeler. After the collision, the vehicle traveled into a grassy area next to a fence, where it caught fire. The driver, who was the vehicle's only occupant, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:41 a.m. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. https://youtube.com/shorts/UhaAPLetLkw?feature=share

HOUSTON — A firefighter was injured while battling a fire at an abandoned school in Houston late Saturday night, where crews were expected to remain on scene through the morning. According to the Houston Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched around 11:45 p.m. to the 3200 block of Center Street after receiving a report of a possible fire. When crews arrived, they found fire inside the abandoned structure and began an offensive attack. As conditions changed, firefighters transitioned to defensive operations and continued battling the blaze from outside the building. One firefighter was transported to a local hospital after suffering a twisted ankle during the response. Officials said crews are expected to remain at the scene throughout the morning until the fire is fu...