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HOUSTON, TX – A 59-year-old man was killed in a fatal crash early Sunday morning when his BMW went off the roadway and collided with the side of a house in the 2400 block of Hollister. https://youtu.be/rhm7HtKUV6U?si=sCyUmABTHeQTu-3T The accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. Officers arrived quickly and attempted to provide medical treatment. The Houston Fire Department (HFD) performed CPR and transported the man to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. No one inside the home was injured during the crash. Following the collision, the BMW caught fire, but HFD was able to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading. Earlier in the evening, neighbors reported the man, who lived nearby, had been knocking on doors and acting erratically, claiming to have people's keys ...

HOUSTON, TX – Two males were shot during a drive-by shooting early Saturday morning near the 9800 block of Club Creek. https://youtu.be/R76V9XzyE_0?si=zJ-JupsqHt0J9H4B The incident occurred around 1:10 a.m. as an 18-year-old male and a 28-year-old male were returning to their apartment after purchasing beer. The suspects, in a vehicle with several individuals, shouted, “We run the show around here,” before opening fire and fleeing the scene. The 18-year-old was shot in the hand and leg, while the 28-year-old sustained two gunshot wounds to the torso. Both were transported to local hospitals. According to Houston Police, the shooting is believed to be gang-related. HPD Major Assaults Division is investigating. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Housto...

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his mid-20s is in critical condition after being shot four times in the back early Saturday morning near the 6300 block of Windswept. https://youtu.be/ydk6Zmmx3pw?si=rZfYFSusXMiVQ3T2 The incident occurred around 12:20 a.m. as the victim and a friend were sitting inside a vehicle in a parking lot near some apartments. A suspect, driving a truck, backed into their vehicle, at which point the victim and his friend exited the car to confront the suspect. An argument broke out, and the suspect shot the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene. Bystanders managed to wrestle the gun away from the suspect before he fled. Houston Police have identified a potential suspect and are working to confirm additional details. If you have any information, you ar...

HOUSTON, TX – A major accident occurred Friday morning on I-10 near Lockwood, involving a semi-truck and a black sedan. According to one of our readers who took the above photo, one person appeared to be hurt in the crash. The extent of injuries remains unknown. If you have any story tips, you can email them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal crash following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle on the Eastex Freeway on Wednesday evening. The crash occurred around 7:10 p.m. in the 16100 block of Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59). The photo above is from one of our readers. If you have any story tips, you can email them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com According to a press release the Houston Police Department, the incident began when Humble Police Department officers, with support from Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, Montgomery County Precinct 4 deputies, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and Houston Police, pursued a stolen silver Chevrolet Trailblazer. The vehicle was initially traveling eastbound near Will Clayton Parkway and the Easte...

HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Fire Department's Hazmat team is working to clear a spill on the westbound lanes of the 610 North Loop at the Hardy Toll Road North connector ramp. The exact type of substance spilled is currently unknown as crews work to contain and remove the hazard but has been labeled as a Fuel Spill. Motorists in the area may experience delays as the cleanup continues.

HOUSTON, TX – A semi-truck operated by Grocers Supply struck a power pole while turning onto Witcher Lane, causing two poles to fall and blocking the roadway on Monday afternoon. The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. in the 5700 block of the North Freeway as the truck was turning eastbound onto Witcher Lane. The semi is currently blocking Witcher Lane (as of 2:40 p.m.), and CenterPoint has been requested to assist with the downed power lines. https://youtu.be/Xmf7eXZtX3o The Houston Fire Department and Houston Police Department are on the scene, blocking traffic in the area as crews work to clear the scene.

HOUSTON, TX – A tank fell off a truck from the North Loop onto the main lanes of the Eastex Freeway causing significant traffic disruptions on Monday morning. https://youtu.be/tvr7WSMOI3w Emergency crews are on the scene working to recover the truck, which lost its load and is partially hanging off the freeway. Authorities have advised drivers to avoid the area as cleanup efforts continue. At this time it is not known what caused the crash or what was inside the tank. We will update this story as we learn more.

Houston, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another wounded in the 6100 block of Fairdale Lane early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. According to the Houston Police Department, two men were driving around the area before stopping in a parking lot behind 6150 Richmond Avenue. The men stopped their vehicle to speak with females who were walking with a group of males to their vehicles. During this interaction, a male from the group confronted one of the victims and shot him multiple times before turning the gun on the second victim. One of the victims was pronounced deceased at the scene and another was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with a small b...

HOUSTON, TX – An 18-wheeler overturned on the McKinney ramp off I-45 early Sunday morning, causing a closure of the McKinney exit ramp into Downtown. The rollover occurred around 4 a.m. This is a developing story, and we will update it as more information becomes available. The exit remained closed as of 8 a.m.