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Off-duty Harris County deputy killed in motorcycle crash on Aldine Westfield

18Feb

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Harris County, Houston

Off-duty Harris County deputy killed in motorcycle crash on Aldine Westfield

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – An off-duty Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed in a crash in the 23000 block of Aldine Westfield near Wood River. https://youtu.be/OQnPFRnD_IY Deputies were dispatched to a major vehicle crash at the intersection of Aldine Westfield and Wood River. Upon arrival, they found a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, identified as an off-duty deputy riding his personal motorcycle, was found unconscious and unresponsive at the scene. EMS and fire department personnel attempted life-saving measures but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other vehicle involved remained at the location, and the driver is cooperating with investigators. There were no indicators of intoxication at the time, accordin...

Former Uplift apartment complex catches fire in southeast Houston

18Feb

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Houston

Former Uplift apartment complex catches fire in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A fire was reported at a vacant apartment complex in Houston https://youtu.be/nRVwGh7Vqus The incident occurred at 6605 Hogue at the former Uplift Apartments around 1 a.m. According to the Houston Fire Department, the apartment complex was vacant at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire has not been released.

Houstonians, Judge Lina Hidalgo celebrate Lunar New Year at Teo Chew Temple

17Feb

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Houston

Houstonians, Judge Lina Hidalgo celebrate Lunar New Year at Teo Chew Temple

HOUSTON, TX – Lina Hidalgo joined many Houstonians in west Houston to celebrate Lunar New Year at the Teo Chew Temple. https://youtu.be/EgbBjBmM6-Q Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse, which symbolizes energy, freedom and rapid forward momentum. Today also marks the start of the 15-day Spring Festival, which will conclude March 3 with the Lantern Festival. Families, community members and local leaders gathered at the temple to recognize the cultural significance of the holiday and celebrate Houston’s Asian American community.

Hidden fire in mansion attic void space causes partial roof collapse

17Feb

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Houston

Hidden fire in mansion attic void space causes partial roof collapse

MEMORIAL VILLAGES, TX – The Village Fire Department responded just after 9 p.m. to a fire inside a large mansion after smoke was reported in the residence, located in the 12700 block of Tall Oaks. https://youtu.be/TMTcOOfAEAQ The homeowner reported seeing smoke and fire coming from the bathroom ceiling. Crews entered with a thermal camera and located hotspots, determining the fire was burning in a void space in the attic. Fire officials stated the roof itself is metal with heavy wood decking beneath it, and the walls are double thickness of wood with stucco on the outside, making it difficult to access the fire. Significant manpower was required to reach the flames. At one point, crews backed out due to structural concerns as the roof collapsed inward. Firefighters later rega...

Oversized hay load drops bales on U.S. 59 at 288 split; Volvo driver crashes into patrol vehicle, officer injured

16Feb

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Houston

Oversized hay load drops bales on U.S. 59 at 288 split; Volvo driver crashes into patrol vehicle, officer injured

HOUSTON, TX – An oversized vehicle hauling hay lost part of its load just after midnight on the outbound U.S. 59 freeway at the 288 split, prompting lane closures and a secondary crash that injured a Houston police officer. https://youtu.be/Jmfn9khBQvo According to police, the hay load struck the overpass above and several large round hay bales fell onto the roadway. Patrol units blocked the freeway to protect motorists while crews awaited a heavy-duty wrecker to remove the large hay bales. Just after 3 a.m., while the roadway remained closed, a Volvo broke through the barricades and struck a marked patrol vehicle with an officer inside. The officer was transported to Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center with minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the driver was c...

Vacant home catches fire on Fitch Street in northeast Houston

16Feb

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Houston

Vacant home catches fire on Fitch Street in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department responded to a house fire on Fitch Street in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/AopxezvZa74 According to a neighbor, the home is vacant, but homeless individuals in the area are known to break in. The cause of the fire has not been released.

Woman, dog rescued after overnight apartment fire in northeast Houston

16Feb

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Woman, dog rescued after overnight apartment fire in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Fire crews responded to a working apartment fire around midnight on Collingsworth near Crosstimbers in northeast Houston after a chief returning from a previous fire noticed smoke and flames coming from the location and requested a box for a working fire. https://youtu.be/Y2i8S9Iz3Jk The building is a four-unit apartment complex. Firefighters reported the far end unit was involved with fire and began checking the units to make sure everyone got out. Crews located one female still inside one of the units. The first fire truck arrived about four minutes later and assisted in pulling her out. She was evaluated by EMS for extensive smoke inhalation before being transported to a hospital. Firefighters also assisted one dog from the apartment. Crews used oxygen masks ...

Man found shot inside pickup truck in east Houston dies at hospital

16Feb

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Houston

Man found shot inside pickup truck in east Houston dies at hospital

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found shot inside a pickup truck in east Houston and later died at a hospital. https://youtu.be/fYuSNCm8DLI Around 8:05 p.m., officers with the Houston Police Department’s South Central Patrol Division responded to a shooting call in the 5100 block of Bell Street. When officers arrived, they located a male inside a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck suffering from a gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department personnel arrived, treated the victim at the scene, and transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Police said the shooting occurred one street over in the 5100 block of Clay Street. That area was taped off as investigators collected evidence and awaited homicide detectives to conduct follow-up. The suspects were described ...

Two juveniles shot after suspects allegedly attempt marijuana sale at southeast Houston park

16Feb

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Houston

Two juveniles shot after suspects allegedly attempt marijuana sale at southeast Houston park

HOUSTON, TX – Two juveniles were shot after suspects in a white Nissan approached a group of teens playing basketball at Zollie Scales Park in southeast Houston and allegedly attempted to sell marijuana. https://youtu.be/9PrDsNl-2Lg Around 6:30 p.m., officers with the Houston Police Department responded to the park after receiving reports of a shooting. Witnesses stated that two to three Black males, believed to be in their 20s to 30s, arrived at the park in a white Nissan and approached a group of juveniles playing basketball. The suspects allegedly asked if anyone wanted to buy marijuana. A 17-year-old male and a 14-year-old male approached the vehicle. At some point during the interaction, the suspects fired multiple shots, striking the 14-year-old in the leg and the 17-year-...

Dr. Candice Matthews calls for review of Harris County judge over court filing name discrepancy

15Feb

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Houston, Public Interest

Dr. Candice Matthews calls for review of Harris County judge over court filing name discrepancy

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews issued a public statement raising concerns about judicial accountability involving Tamika Craft. Dr. Matthews stated that her team obtained and reviewed official court documents from the Harris County Clerk’s records that reflect Judge Craft filed or was associated with pleadings under a name different from her publicly recognized judicial name. According to Dr. Matthews, judicial officers are bound by the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct to uphold transparency, accuracy, and integrity in all official acts. She stated that court filings are legal instruments and that names used in pleadings are legally significant. Dr. Matthews said that when a judge appears in court records under a different name than the one under which she holds ju...