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Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on South Sam Houston Parkway East

28Feb

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Houston

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on South Sam Houston Parkway East

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are responding to a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. https://youtu.be/B-s2EXpvOa8 The crash was reported around 10:21 p.m. in the 7200 block of South Sam Houston Parkway East, between South Wayside and Mykawa. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available

Man fatally shot in parking lot in front of business on Bissonnet

28Feb

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Houston

Man fatally shot in parking lot in front of business on Bissonnet

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting in west Houston. https://youtu.be/QH0Spd3L204 Officers with the Houston Police Department’s Westside Patrol Division responded to a shooting call around 10:30 p.m. in the 11400 block of Bissonnet. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male who had been fatally wounded. Police said the man sustained a gunshot wound in front of a business on Bissonnet in the parking lot. At this time, police do not have further information regarding the victim or who else was involved. The investigation is ongoing.

Dr. Matthews calls for accountability after newly elected Congressman misses 8 House votes while campaigning

27Feb

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Houston, Public Interest

Dr. Matthews calls for accountability after newly elected Congressman misses 8 House votes while campaigning

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews held a press conference stating that newly elected Congressman Christian Menefee missed eight House roll call votes following the State of the Union address. https://youtu.be/xCtygceNh2Y Dr. Matthews said information was provided to her by what she described as “political watchers” . She outlined multiple House roll call votes, including motions related to H.R. 6329, aviation safety legislation, and energy-related bills such as the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act and the Homeowners Energy Freedom Act. Menefee Missed VotesDownload According to Dr. Matthews, Menefee was listed among members who did not vote on several measures identified as roll calls 71 through 78, with varying totals of Democrats and Republicans recorded as n...

Cows rounded up after escaping near U.S. 90 in northeast Houston

27Feb

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Cows rounded up after escaping near U.S. 90 in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Several cows were rounded up after escaping from their property along Oates Road near U.S. 90 in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/yoii5E6elG0 The cows were seen roaming near the roadway before being gathered and returned. One resident said the cows have gotten out several times in the past and expressed concern for public safety. It is unclear how the cows escaped, but no injuries were reported.

Dr. Candice Matthews holds briefing at Haverstock Hills, says being trespassed will not stop her from helping residents

26Feb

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Houston, Public Interest

Dr. Candice Matthews holds briefing at Haverstock Hills, says being trespassed will not stop her from helping residents

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews held a press briefing outside the gated Haverstock Hills Apartments on Aldine Bender in north Harris County after recent complaints were made by residents, stating she had been trespassed from the property along with Grizzy’s Hood News. https://youtu.be/t440bsib7Fs Dr. Matthews said she went to the complex in response to new concerns raised by tenants but was informed she could not enter the property. She conducted the briefing from outside the gates and said residents continue to contact her with information. During the briefing, Dr. Matthews cited complaints including reports of rats, roaches, mold and unsanitary conditions. She also alleged that maintenance workers have entered apartments without notice, which she said has raised safet...

Fire breaks out at vacant building along North Freeway

26Feb

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Fire breaks out at vacant building along North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A fire broke out at a vacant building along the North Freeway inbound near the Riggs exit ramp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7s8AEeWZ5A Houston Fire Department was dispatched around 10:49 p.m. to reports of a structure fire involving the reportedly vacant building. It is unknown at this time if there are any injuries. The cause of the fire has not been determined. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Man shot and killed at apartment complex; second male dropped off at clinic with gunshot wound

25Feb

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Houston

Man shot and killed at apartment complex; second male dropped off at clinic with gunshot wound

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed at an apartment complex in southwest Houston, and a second male was dropped off at a nearby emergency clinic with a gunshot wound to the arm. https://youtu.be/vSdkvmxbwtU Police said officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Country Place just before 8 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting with a male down in a courtyard area of the apartments. When officers and the Houston Fire Department arrived, they located an adult male who had been shot at least one time. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Narcotics were found next to him, and police believe this shooting may have been some type of narcotics deal gone wrong, but investigators are working to determine exactly what happened. While officers were working the scene, pol...

Mother hospitalized after house fire possibly involving cooking equipment tears through roof

25Feb

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Mother hospitalized after house fire possibly involving cooking equipment tears through roof

HOUSTON, TX – Firefighters responded to a working house fire where flames were already coming through the roof when crews arrived on scene. https://youtu.be/uneaGOoqhbY This happened in the 11300 block of Glenwolde Drive. Officials said there were unconfirmed reports of a possible explosion. The mother sustained spot burns to her leg and was transported to a hospital in stable condition. No other injuries were reported. The fire is believed to have started in the garage, possibly involving cooking equipment, before spreading to the rest of the home. About ten minutes into the incident, flames were reported to be shooting approximately 12 to 20 feet above the roof and remained at that intensity for some time due to a heavy fire load inside. All occupants self-evacuated befo...

Woman killed, toddler hospitalized after suspected impaired driver runs red light on Sam Houston Tollway feeder

24Feb

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Woman killed, toddler hospitalized after suspected impaired driver runs red light on Sam Houston Tollway feeder

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was killed and a toddler was transported to a hospital after a suspected impaired driver ran a red light in west Houston. https://youtu.be/H_vEATNu_aU The crash occurred just after 1 a.m. at the intersection of Clay Road and the West Sam Houston Tollway feeder road. According to the Houston Police Department Vehicular Crimes Division, a pickup truck traveling on the Sam Houston Tollway feeder road ran a red light and struck a small sedan that had just entered the intersection on a green light. The impact pushed the woman’s vehicle a very long way through the intersection before it came to rest on a curb. Police said a child, believed to be between 1 and 3 years old, was properly restrained in a car seat in the back seat. The child was transported to a lo...

Chase comes to end after white Tesla crashes in northeast Houston

24Feb

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Houston

Chase comes to end after white Tesla crashes in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A white Tesla led officers on a chase in northeast Houston before crashing near Wayside Drive and South Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive. https://youtu.be/ov3-xQXHbxw The pursuit ended when the Tesla crashed while coming off Wayside onto South Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive. At least two people were detained at the scene. It is unknown what prompted the initial traffic stop. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.