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Fire breaks out at leasing office of Sonoma Apartments on Seton Lake
Harris County

Fire breaks out at leasing office of Sonoma Apartments on Seton Lake

HOUSTON, TX – A fire broke out just before 6 a.m. today at the leasing office of the Sonoma Apartments, located at 7703 Seton Lake in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/tNMp0zlRcQ8 The cause of the fire and whether there were any injuries remains unknown at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.
Driver crashes after 40-minute pursuit across multiple jurisdictions ends on W Hardy
Harris County

Driver crashes after 40-minute pursuit across multiple jurisdictions ends on W Hardy

HOUSTON, TX – A driver was detained after leading authorities on a 40-minute pursuit that ended in a crash early Saturday morning in north Houston. https://youtu.be/7tI0OZxLJTs The pursuit began around 1:09 a.m. on March 22, 2025, and ended around 2 a.m. in the 11800 block of W Hardy near Little York and Hardy Toll Road. According to police, the black four-door vehicle was initially pursued by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office before District 5 patrol units took over. The chase spanned approximately 25 miles and crossed through multiple jurisdictions. The pursuit ended when the suspect's vehicle struck a light pole, causing damage to several street lights in the area. The driver was detained at the scene and transported to a local hospital. No other individuals were found...
Fatal late-night crash involving Corvette on North Freeway
Harris County

Fatal late-night crash involving Corvette on North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed in a high-speed crash involving a Corvette late Friday night on the North Freeway. https://youtu.be/soLx-42Sqts The crash occurred around 11:49 p.m. on March 21, 2025, in the northbound lanes of the 23500 block of the North Freeway near Springwoods Village Parkway. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division, a male identified as Alexandro Aguilar was operating a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette when he failed to drive in a single lane and struck a concrete median wall. The vehicle flipped over, ripping open the convertible top. Harris County ESD 11 EMS responded and found Aguilar with no signs of life at approximately 12:08 a.m. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminary findings indicate the Corvette was possi...
One dead, one critically injured after shooting at convenience store on Harwin
Houston

One dead, one critically injured after shooting at convenience store on Harwin

HOUSTON, TX – One man is dead and another is in critical condition following a shooting that began outside a convenience store in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/6FChY__aKPQ The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on March 21, 2025, in the 9900 block of Harwin. According to police, Midwest Patrol officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting and located an adult male who had been shot at least once. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department personnel. While working the scene, officers were alerted to a second shooting victim on Pagewood, just north of the original location. There, they found another adult male who had also sustained at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Preliminary information in...
Woman fatally shot at Huntington at Stonefield apartment complex
Harris County

Woman fatally shot at Huntington at Stonefield apartment complex

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was pronounced deceased after being shot at an apartment complex in north Harris County. https://youtu.be/I0D1WXhX1UI The shooting occurred Friday evening at the Huntington at Stonefield Apartment complex, located in the 13100 block of Stonefield Drive. According to Constable Mark Herman, Pct. 4, deputies responded to the scene and found a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced deceased by EMS. An active investigation is underway. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Major crash reported at Crosstimbers and E Hardy early Saturday
Houston

Major crash reported at Crosstimbers and E Hardy early Saturday

HOUSTON, TX – A major crash was reported at the intersection of Crosstimbers and E Hardy around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, according to a photo submitted by one of our viewers via tips@houstonstringer.com. Injuries and details leading up to the crash are unknown at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.
Pedestrian killed in early morning crash on Eastex Freeway service road
Houston

Pedestrian killed in early morning crash on Eastex Freeway service road

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck and killed in a fatal crash involving a vehicle along the Eastex Freeway service road Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/c8yRRtcQGo4 The collision occurred around 6:43 a.m. in the 10098 block of the Eastex Freeway Service Road near Folger Street. Further details, including the cause of the crash and whether the driver remained at the scene, have not been released. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.
As Houston Rodeo ends, Uber and Lyft drivers share top mistakes passengers made during the event
Houston

As Houston Rodeo ends, Uber and Lyft drivers share top mistakes passengers made during the event

HOUSTON, TX – With the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo wrapping up its 2025 season at NRG Park, Uber and Lyft drivers are sharing the most common mistakes passengers made during the high-demand event—many of which led to trip cancellations, delays, and account penalties for drivers. Rideshare Drop off/Pickup at NRG Stadium (Yellow Lot) The most frequent issue, drivers say, was riders requesting trips while still inside the stadium. Drivers are paid only pennies per minute to wait and are not permitted to remain idle in pickup zones. Traffic controllers and security regularly force drivers to move when riders are not ready, forcing drivers to cancel trips—cancellations that still count against their records, even when passengers are at fault. Drivers also reported that many rider...
Fire breaks out at Social Junkie
Houston

Fire breaks out at Social Junkie

HOUSTON, TX – Houston firefighters responded to a commercial building fire at Social Junkie Sports Bar + Kitchen in Washington Heights area Wednesday evening. Photo via the Citizen app The fire occurred at 2412 Washington Ave. around 7:46 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the building and initiated an attack while conducting a primary search. Fans were used to ventilate the smoke from the structure. Crews contained the fire to a storage room wall, preventing extension to the main bar area or second floor. No injuries were reported. The fire caused an estimated $32,000 in damage, while $568,000 in property was saved. The cause was determined to be unintentional due to abandoned or discarded materials or products. A total of 41 personnel responded to the inciden...
Houston man charged with murder after killing his brother in fatal shooting
Houston

Houston man charged with murder after killing his brother in fatal shooting

HOUSTON, TX – A man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing his brother following an argument at a residence on Manning Lane. The shooting occurred around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday at 7512 Manning Lane. According to the Houston Police Department, officers arrived to find a 28-year-old man unresponsive in the driveway with multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene. Investigators identified the suspect as Juan Antonio Meza Cruz, 31, who is the victim’s brother. Witness statements and further investigation determined Meza Cruz shot his brother during a dispute. Officers quickly located and arrested Meza Cruz a short time later. The Harris County District Attorney's Office filed a murder charge against Meza...