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Deadly crime spree in Houston leaves one woman dead, suspect captured after multiple carjackings
Houston

Deadly crime spree in Houston leaves one woman dead, suspect captured after multiple carjackings

HOUSTON, TX – According to Houston police, a deadly crime spree began around 8:29 a.m. in southeast Houston when a white SUV crashed into multiple vehicles in a four-car collision. Police said the suspect exited his SUV, fired rounds into the air, and carjacked a black SUV at gunpoint before fleeing the scene onto Interstate 45 North. https://youtu.be/Ca1t0GXqUJ0 A short time later near Woodridge, the suspect carjacked a second black SUV at gunpoint. Police said it is still under investigation whether that vehicle was involved in another accident or had become disabled. Officers issued a broadcast to locate the suspect, and Precinct 1 constables ultimately spotted him near the George R. Brown Convention Center along U.S. 59. According to police, the suspect was attempting to car...
Residents raise concern about dangerous intersection on El Dorado following fatal crash yesterday
Harris County, Houston

Residents raise concern about dangerous intersection on El Dorado following fatal crash yesterday

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal collision in the 4400 block of El Dorado Boulevard that occurred around 5:25 p.m. on December 3 in the Clear Lake area. https://youtu.be/IfyI6uHbwcs Police stated a black Ford F-250 pulling a trailer was traveling eastbound when a gray Ford Focus traveling northbound on Hickory Knoll Drive failed to yield the right of way at the stop sign. The F-250 struck the Focus, pushing both vehicles into westbound lanes, where the truck then struck a white Acura MDX. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the 42-year-old male driver of the Focus deceased at the scene. The 29-year-old female driver of the F-250 was transported by private vehicle for non-life-threatening injuries. The 42-year-old female driver of the Acura was not in...
About 50 displaced after two-alarm fire at Jackson Square Apartments in Meyerland area
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About 50 displaced after two-alarm fire at Jackson Square Apartments in Meyerland area

HOUSTON, TX – About 50 people were displaced following a two-alarm fire at the Life at Jackson Square Apartments in the Meyerland area on Braesvalley. https://youtu.be/7q5zidoDu3E Firefighters were dispatched around 2:30 a.m., and neighbors assisted crews in evacuating individuals, many of whom were disabled and elderly. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. A METRO bus was brought to the scene to provide warmth while residents waited for assistance from the American Red Cross. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, broken hydrants and rain conditions made the response more difficult for firefighters.
Pedestrian struck on South Loop East leads to closure of eastbound lanes
Houston

Pedestrian struck on South Loop East leads to closure of eastbound lanes

HOUSTON, TX – The eastbound lanes of IH-610 South Loop at South Wayside Drive were closed overnight following a major crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. https://youtu.be/-Z9tRlmAJtQ It is unknown why the pedestrian was on the freeway, but the vehicle involved remained at the scene. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital by the Houston Fire Department, and their condition is currently unknown. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.
Deceased individual found in stairwell at southeast Houston apartment complex
Houston

Deceased individual found in stairwell at southeast Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A deceased individual was found in a stairwell at the Village at Palm Center Apartments, located at 5110 Griggs. https://youtu.be/YJ6eiAFk09k The circumstances surrounding the death are currently unknown. Houston Police are investigating. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.
Firefighters respond to mobile home fire in Pasadena
Harris County, Houston

Firefighters respond to mobile home fire in Pasadena

PASADENA, TX – Houston Fire Department crews responded to the Allen Genoa Manufactured Housing Community at 5100 Allen-Genoa Road, where one mobile home was on fire with smoke pouring from the structure. https://youtu.be/xSEdQj9uk_8 A bystander stated the resident was not home at the time and expressed hope that the community can come together to help the resident and his son. The extent of damage and whether there were any injuries are currently unknown. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.
Major crash shuts down El Dorado for several hours at what neighbors describe as a dangerous intersection
Houston

Major crash shuts down El Dorado for several hours at what neighbors describe as a dangerous intersection

Update 12/4/25 - Houston Police have confirmed the crash at El Dorado Boulevard and Hickory Knoll Drive was fatal, stating the 42-year-old male driver of a Ford Focus died at the scene after failing to yield at a stop sign and being struck by an eastbound Ford F-250 pulling a trailer. The collision pushed both vehicles into westbound lanes, where the F-250 then struck an Acura MDX. Updated Story: https://www.houstonstringer.com/2025/12/04/residents-raise-concern-about-dangerous-intersection-on-el-dorado-following-fatal-crash-yesterday/ HOUSTON, TX – A major crash involving three vehicles occurred at the intersection of Hickory Knoll and El Dorado in the Middlebrook subdivision in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/IfyI6uHbwcs According to a neighbor, the intersection has bee...
Husband allegedly stabs wife, then sets himself on fire in east Harris County
Harris County, Houston

Husband allegedly stabs wife, then sets himself on fire in east Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies responded to a disturbance at a mobile home park in the 9400 block of Cay Sol Court this afternoon. https://youtu.be/AMpkjvpwKvA According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies determined a married couple had been involved in a domestic dispute. The female, 58, suffered stab wounds and was transported by Life Flight in critical condition. The male, 54, allegedly set himself on fire and was transported to a hospital. CSI and detectives responded to the scene and are conducting the follow-up investigation. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.
Investigation underway after police respond to shooting at IAH area hotel
Houston

Investigation underway after police respond to shooting at IAH area hotel

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police responded to a reported shooting at the Wingate by Wyndham located at 1330 N. Sam Houston Parkway E near George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). https://youtu.be/cDWd2dK7H1U Details about what led up to the shooting and whether anyone was injured remain unknown at this time. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.
Court Docs: Man in wheelchair found dead at bus stop was struck with a TV
Houston

Court Docs: Man in wheelchair found dead at bus stop was struck with a TV

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police arrested a suspect in the death of a man found at 600 East Tidwell Road at about 8:30 a.m. on November 25. https://youtu.be/6M9gj6OiRO0 The suspect, Carl Taylor, 44, is charged with murder and tampering with evidence in the 179th Criminal District Court. The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to court documents, the victim was struck with a television, causing injuries that led to his death. Houston Metro Police Department officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male in a wheelchair at a bus stop at the address. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene, and the man was found to have suffered multiple injuries. Houston polic...