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5May

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Firefighter escapes injury after falling through roof during house fire

HOUSTON, TX – A firefighter was uninjured after falling through a roof while battling a house fire at a single-story home with heavy smoke and fire conditions. https://youtu.be/wmm4bgrdqRA irefighters arrived at the home on Glenhurst in Southeast Houston to find a large amount of pressurized smoke and began ventilating the structure by cutting into the roof. During those operations, a portion of the roof gave way, causing one firefighter to fall into the structure. The firefighter landed on his feet and started to find his way out. Immediate rescue teams that were in place and other crews were able to locate him, apply water to control the fire, and remove him from the home. He was evaluated by EMS and determined to be uninjured. According to officials, the fire was relati...

Family of four found dead inside River Oaks home in possible murder-suicide

4May

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Family of four found dead inside River Oaks home in possible murder-suicide

HOUSTON, TX – A family of four was found deceased inside a residence in the River Oaks area after Houston police conducted a welfare check. https://youtu.be/e9nWsH6UQGw The call for service was made around 5:26 p.m. at a home in the 2100 block of Kingston Street. Officers were dispatched minutes later and arrived around 5:36 p.m. According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, officers made entry into the residence and discovered four people dead inside. Investigators said the case is being treated as a possible murder-suicide, though the investigation remains in its early stages. Police said the welfare check was requested after a babysitter and a relative had not heard from the family since the previous evening. Officers were the first to enter the home. In...

One person airlifted to hospital following major crash on Katy Freeway

3May

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One person airlifted to hospital following major crash on Katy Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A major crash shut down the westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway near Barker Cypress for several hours overnight. https://youtu.be/KK87oXyfNAU According to the Houston Police Department, one person was airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Woman killed in hit-and-run crash near Bush Airport

3May

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Woman killed in hit-and-run crash near Bush Airport

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash near Bush Intercontinental Airport earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/k3igXaLmVog The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the 6500 block of Will Clayton Parkway near IAH. Bush Airport patrol initially responded to a call for a traffic hazard involving a pedestrian in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers determined it was a major crash involving an auto versus pedestrian. The incident was later classified as a failed to stop and render aid. According to police, two vehicles and one pedestrian were involved. A witness described the initial striking vehicle as a white vehicle that struck the pedestrian and fled the scene. A second vehicle then struck and rolled over the pedestrian. The driver, who did not initiall...

Small fire damages unit at Greenridge apartment complex

2May

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Small fire damages unit at Greenridge apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A small fire damaged one unit at an apartment complex in Houston earlier this morning. The fire was reported around 3:44 a.m. at the Tiffany II apartment complex located in the 3000 block of Greenridge. According to the Houston Fire Department, only one unit or room sustained minor smoke and water damage. When crews arrived, someone was already using a water hose, limiting the need for firefighters to use additional water. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

HPD: High water may have been factor in fatal crash on East Orem

2May

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HPD: High water may have been factor in fatal crash on East Orem

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed after a single-vehicle crash in southeast Houston last night. https://youtu.be/UoGAnGOWdWw The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 6300 block of East Orem Drive. According to the Houston Police Department, the crash involved a silver Nissan Rogue SUV driven by a 30-year-old black male. A separate driver stopped at the scene and called for medical services but did not render aid. Investigators believe high water may have been a factor, as a puddle was present just before the crash site, and a witness stated they saw the vehicle hit the water and then the curb while traveling westbound on East Orem Drive but did not see whether it spun out. Houston Fire Department personnel arrived, rendered aid, and pronounced him deceased at the scene. The...

Fire at abandoned apartment spreads to second building, displacing families in South Houston

2May

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Fire at abandoned apartment spreads to second building, displacing families in South Houston

SOUTH HOUSTON, TX – A fire at an abandoned apartment building spread to a second occupied building, affecting multiple families early this morning. https://youtu.be/E6se9MJ5v5s The fire was reported around 1:45 a.m. at 1100 Avenue N in South Houston. According to a South Houston Fire Department chief, the fire began in an abandoned apartment building and extended to another building behind it. Multiple families were affected in the second building, though an exact number was not available. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. The fire was described as self-ventilating, and the cause remains unknown. The Houston Fire Department provided mutual aid.

Gas station owner meets with Dr. Matthews after fired clerk shares video of child using restroom

1May

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Gas station owner meets with Dr. Matthews after fired clerk shares video of child using restroom

HOUSTON, TX – The owner of a Fuel Depot gas station in the Sunnyside area responded and met with Dr. Matthews after a protest over allegations involving a child. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt3zaUB2NQo The protest followed claims that a clerk shared video of a young boy using the restroom outside, leading to bullying at school. The store is located at 4420 Bellfort Ave between Scott and Cullen. In the meeting, the owner stated that, based on surveillance footage reviewed with the Houston Police Department, the child did not enter the gas station at any time and was not refused service. The owner also stated the employee involved had been terminated before the situation was reported by the media and stated the employee’s actions were wrong. During a press conference, th...

Fatal crash leaves one person dead in west Houston

1May

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Fatal crash leaves one person dead in west Houston

HOUSTON, TX – According to the Houston Police Department, in west Houston, a vehicle was preparing to turn from Westheimer onto South Kirkwood when it was struck from behind by a black sedan. This happened just before 2 a.m. https://youtu.be/GJ3-DqUXz1Q One person is dead following the crash at that intersection. The impact resulted in one occupant being pronounced deceased. Alcohol might be a factor involving the driver of the black sedan, and a DWI unit is investigating at the hospital. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Activists protest after clerk forces child to use restroom outside, shares video with students

29Apr

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Activists protest after clerk forces child to use restroom outside, shares video with students

HOUSTON, TX – Activists and community members, led by Quanell X and Dr. Matthews, held a protest at Fuel Depot in the Sunnyside area after allegations involving a child. https://youtu.be/S5Cj0ESGkMQ The store is located at 4420 Bellfort Ave between Scott and Cullen. According to statements made at the scene, those gathered said a young boy was forced to use the restroom outside, and that a store clerk later shared video of the incident with other students. The situation prompted calls for the store owner to respond and for changes to be made. The incident is now at the center of a police investigation after a report was filed regarding a video of the situation being circulated, leading to bullying at school. The report was filed after the child’s grandmother contacted police ...