Harris County

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.

HOUSTON, TX – A person was shot in the head and chest early Sunday morning on South Crooked Street. The shooting occurred around 3:35 a.m. in the 5400 block of South Crooked Street. This is a developing story, and we will update as we learn more information. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Constable Precinct 2 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 1700 block of Johanna Drive Saturday evening. Officers responded to reports of two groups of males exchanging gunfire in a parking lot of an apartment complex around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, police discovered several shell casings and a blood trail but no victims at the scene. Shortly after, one male was found deceased at a local clinic from apparent gunshot wounds. A second male was later found at a hospital with gunshot wounds and stated he had come from the same location. Police have one suspect in custody, who was apprehended at the hospital. Investigators are still working to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting and whether a rifle was involved, as several different calibers of am...