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Man sitting on curb struck and killed by vehicle in southeast Houston
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Man sitting on curb struck and killed by vehicle in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man sitting on a curb was struck and killed by a vehicle in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/i0kh8MFhqcI The crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. in the 5400 block of Selinsky Road. According to the Houston Police Department, patrol officers responded to an auto-pedestrian crash involving one vehicle and one pedestrian. The driver, described as a Black male in his mid-30s, remained at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication. The victim, described as a white male in his mid-30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A witness told police the man had been sitting on the curb and attempted to get him out of the roadway prior to the crash. Investigators noted the area is not well-lit. This is a developing story. More information will follow if it become...
City officials are now investigating conditions at Sterling Point Apartments following complaints
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City officials are now investigating conditions at Sterling Point Apartments following complaints

HOUSTON, TX – City of Houston officials and Health Department representatives conducted an on-site investigation at an apartment complex following reports of unsafe and unsanitary living conditions. https://youtu.be/VmhppfEbHD0 The inspection took place at Sterling Point Apartments, located at 6601 Dunlap Street in southwest Houston. Dr. Candice Matthews joined city officials and inspectors during the walk-through after tenants raised concerns about conditions inside the property. Reported issues included structural damage posing potential safety risks, ongoing infestation concerns involving rodents and pests, and claims of uninhabitable living conditions. Tenants also reported failures to properly address maintenance requests. One resident showed video of her cat with a m...
Pickup truck crashes into The Gym on Spencer Highway, one flown by Life Flight
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Pickup truck crashes into The Gym on Spencer Highway, one flown by Life Flight

HOUSTON, TX – A pickup truck crashed into The Gym along Spencer Highway, causing damage to the building. https://youtube.com/watch?v=SKNNZoyZoD0 The crash occurred around 4 a.m. at 13 Spencer Highway in South Houston. The South Houston Police Department and South Houston Fire Department responded to the scene. One person was transported by Life Flight. The extent of additional injuries is unknown at this time. This is a developing story and we will update if more information becomes available.
Driver later found after hitting curb, killing man walking along SH 249 service road
Harris County, Houston

Driver later found after hitting curb, killing man walking along SH 249 service road

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was struck and killed by a vehicle along the SH 249 feeder road just north of Schroeder Road. https://youtu.be/mTIKyh7zW3M The crash occurred when the man, believed to be walking on a grass median on the parking lot side, was hit after a vehicle reportedly hit a curb and entered the area. The victim is described as a Black male, appearing to be around 30 years old. Witnesses reported the vehicle involved may have been a Chevy Express box truck. The vehicle and driver were later located at a separate location. Intoxication is under investigation. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the crash. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available....
Leo Flores sought as person of interest in fatal shooting of Jermaine Fields at Ashford Stancliff Park Apartments
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Leo Flores sought as person of interest in fatal shooting of Jermaine Fields at Ashford Stancliff Park Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found shot and killed inside an apartment, and police are now searching for a person of interest in the case. The shooting occurred around 10:50 p.m. at the Ashford Stancliff Park Apartments, located at 10350 Lands End Drive on January 27, 2026. According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to a shooting call at the location and found a male suffering from a gunshot wound inside an apartment. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The victim was identified as 20-year-old Jermaine Fields. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots and seeing four to six unknown males fleeing the area shortly after the shooting. Investigators with the Houston Police Department Homicide Division later identified...
Boyfriend and ex exchange gunfire after a fight at a gas station in front of police
Houston

Boyfriend and ex exchange gunfire after a fight at a gas station in front of police

HOUSTON, TX – Officers with the Houston Police Department observed two men beginning to fight at a gas station before both pulled out pistols and started shooting at each other. https://youtu.be/82lM8IF6YsQ This happened on Tidwell near the Eastex Freeway around 11:20 p.m. According to the Houston Police Department, the two men, identified as a boyfriend and an ex-boyfriend of the same female, were seen arguing before the situation escalated into gunfire. Responding units quickly arrived and stopped a vehicle leaving the scene, which contained the female and one of the males. The second male fled on foot southbound on Dodson before being taken into custody. During the investigation, officers recovered a firearm that was discarded during the foot pursuit, along with additi...
La administración del complejo atribuyó infestación de ratas a la “temporada de apareamiento”, dicen residentes
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La administración del complejo atribuyó infestación de ratas a la “temporada de apareamiento”, dicen residentes

HOUSTON, TX – La Dra. Matthews realizó un recorrido en los apartamentos Sterling Point en el suroeste de Houston, donde residentes expresaron múltiples preocupaciones sobre las condiciones de vida, incluyendo reportes de ratas, cucarachas y problemas estructurales. https://youtu.be/5sYsaW1a81I En el complejo ubicado en 6601 Dunlap, varios residentes dijeron a la Dra. Matthews que la administración del complejo atribuyó la actividad de ratas a la “temporada de apareamiento” cuando reportaron infestaciones. Varios residentes hablaron sobre las condiciones, pero se negaron a mostrar sus apartamentos. Una mujer dijo que iba camino al trabajo y no podía permitir el acceso, mientras que otros dos también optaron por no permitir la entrada de cámaras. Los residentes también describi...
Apartment management blamed rat infestation on “mating season,” residents say
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Apartment management blamed rat infestation on “mating season,” residents say

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Matthews conducted a walkthrough at Sterling Point Apartments in southwest Houston, where residents raised multiple concerns about living conditions, including reports of rats, roaches, and structural issues. https://youtu.be/5sYsaW1a81I At the complex located at 6601 Dunlap, multiple residents told Dr. Matthews that apartment management blamed rat activity on “mating season” when they reported infestations. Several residents spoke about the conditions but declined to show their apartments. One woman said she was on her way to work and could not allow access, while two others also chose not to let cameras inside. Residents also described additional concerns beyond pests, including maintenance issues, broken amenities, and overall property conditions observed...
HPD patrol vehicle struck while responding code one to call in southeast Houston
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HPD patrol vehicle struck while responding code one to call in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A crash involving an HPD patrol vehicle and a civilian vehicle sent multiple people to the hospital in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/OMtdYYQqJdg The collision occurred around 12:42 a.m. at the intersection of Reed Road and Rosehaven. According to an HPD Vehicular Crimes Division investigator, the patrol vehicle was traveling code 1 to a call eastbound on Reed with lights and sirens activated when a civilian vehicle made a wide right turn onto Reed from Rosehaven, resulting in the crash. Occupants from both vehicles were transported to the hospital. The civilian vehicle had juveniles inside, though the exact number of occupants and their ages were not provided. No one is believed to have sustained serious injuries at this time. No further information has be...
Driver killed after Cadillac crashes into two 18-wheelers on Wallisville Road
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Driver killed after Cadillac crashes into two 18-wheelers on Wallisville Road

HOUSTON, TX – A driver was killed in a crash involving two 18-wheelers and a passenger vehicle along Wallisville Road. https://youtu.be/9d1pgw4uUbE The crash occurred around 10 p.m. in the 6200 block of Wallisville. Witnesses told police a red Cadillac CTS was traveling at a very high rate of speed when it went underneath one of the 18-wheelers as they were exiting a private drive. One of the 18-wheelers passed through the vehicle, causing significant damage. The Cadillac then struck a second 18-wheeler before coming to a stop. The driver of the Cadillac, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed is being investigated as a possible factor. Intoxication is not suspected for either of the 18-wheeler drivers. This is a developing story and more...