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Military-style vehicle leads police on multi-agency pursuit across Harris County

5Jan

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Harris County, Houston, National

Military-style vehicle leads police on multi-agency pursuit across Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 53-year-old man is in custody after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement in a military-style tractor-trailer, triggering a multi-agency pursuit across Harris County and Houston. https://youtu.be/y0_ctWyiP9M The incident began around 9:47 p.m. on January 4, when an off-duty Precinct 4 Constable witnessed a hit-and-run crash with injuries. The deputy quickly located the suspect vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies deployed spike strips several times during the pursuit, which proved ineffective. At one point on Beltway 8 near Garrett, a deputy discharged his firearm, but the vehicle continued. The chase proceeded into east Houston, eventually reaching I-10...

Good Samaritan describes how he and officers rescued woman after plane crash in Galveston Bay

22Dec

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Galveston County, National

Good Samaritan describes how he and officers rescued woman after plane crash in Galveston Bay

GALVESTON, TX – Sky Decker described how he helped rescue a woman after a Mexican Naval aircraft carrying medical patients crashed into Galveston Bay Monday afternoon. https://youtu.be/MX0y7ClEYcY Decker said he was out boat riding when he heard there had been a plane crash and went to see if he could help. He said he initially could not locate the aircraft and later picked up police officers who knew where the crash site was located. Decker and the officers then responded together. “When we arrived on the scene, it was really bad,” Decker said, adding that the plane was almost completely submerged. He said people already on scene told him there was a woman alive inside the aircraft. Decker said he jumped into the water and it took him several minutes to remove the woman from...

Four firefighters injured after 18-wheeler collides with HFD engine on Eastex Freeway

30Nov

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Houston, National

Four firefighters injured after 18-wheeler collides with HFD engine on Eastex Freeway

KINGWOOD, TX – An investigation is underway after an 18-wheeler collided with an HFD engine around 3:36 a.m. on the southbound Northpark entrance ramp to the Eastex Freeway. This is right before the Kingwood intersection. https://youtu.be/gqQJO2JiHDs All four firefighters on the engine were transported to the hospital, along with the driver of the 18-wheeler. According to police, the firefighters have serious but non-life-threatening injuries. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

Mailman continued to deliver mail after being chased by tornado

24Nov

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Harris County, Houston, National

Mailman continued to deliver mail after being chased by tornado

SPRING, TX – Daniel Thompson, a USPS mail carrier, described a frightening encounter with a tornado while delivering packages on Abby Lane near Northbridge, recounting how he briefly fled the storm before returning to finish his route and continuing to deliver mail. https://youtu.be/uK0K0t76mzU According to Thompson, he had just stepped out of his truck to move packages from the back to the front when the sky suddenly darkened and strong winds began to pick up. Within about 15 seconds, he said he saw the wind twirling around him and decided to get back in his truck to leave the area. He drove down Abby Lane, then turned onto Northbridge and Champion Forest, stating he was trying to avoid the tornado as it appeared to get closer. Once on Champion Forest, he realized it was no lon...

Two Buddhist monks injured during major accident in Texas

19Nov

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Liberty County, National

Two Buddhist monks injured during major accident in Texas

DAYTON, TX – Life Flight was called after a vehicle was struck by a truck on US-90 and pushed into two Buddhist monks who are part of a group walking across the country on a peace walk. https://youtu.be/9CayQ1JT_KQ The incident occurred on U.S. 90 near Wolfe Island Road just north of 99. Dayton police stated the monks were walking on the shoulder with a vehicle following behind them with its hazard lights on when a truck hit the vehicle, forcing it into the monks. Two monks were taken to a hospital. One was flown by helicopter with serious lower-body injuries, and the second was transported by ambulance with minor injuries.

Walk for Peace: Buddhist monks and their dog Aloka stop at Wat Phouthasamakhy Lao in Houston

18Nov

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Houston, National

Walk for Peace: Buddhist monks and their dog Aloka stop at Wat Phouthasamakhy Lao in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Buddhist monks participating in the 2,300-mile Walk for Peace stopped at Wat Phouthasamakhy Lao in Houston for lunch today as part of their ongoing journey from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C. Video shows the monks arriving at the temple with their dog, Aloka, spending time on-site and then continuing their walk as they resumed the next segment of their route. https://youtu.be/Sra2SwAIrlM According to organizers, approximately two dozen monks are traveling on foot during the 110-day pilgrimage, which is intended to promote unity, compassion and national healing. The walk began October 26 at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth and will span 10 states before concluding at the U.S. Capitol on February 13, 2026. The Houston stop is one of several planne...

Four dead after shooting spree across southwest Houston and Sugar Land

8Oct

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Houston, National

Four dead after shooting spree across southwest Houston and Sugar Land

HOUSTON, TX – A gunman went on a shooting spree across Sugar Land and southwest Houston Wednesday, leaving four people dead. https://youtu.be/lCYRqAH_huQ The first shooting occurred shortly before 1 p.m. in the 12900 block of Dairy Ashford Road near US 90 in Sugar Land. A woman was found shot inside her vehicle and later died at a hospital. The suspect fled the scene. Around 1:45 p.m., the gunman arrived at a mechanic shop in the 13000 block of Fondren Road in southwest Houston. After an argument and a witness recording him, he opened fire and killed two men, including the shop owner. A few miles away, at approximately 2 p.m., police responded to another shooting in the 8000 block of Creekbend Drive, where the gunman was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Poli...

Massive seizure of cartel drug chemicals announced in Houston

3Sep

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Houston, National

Massive seizure of cartel drug chemicals announced in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Federal officials announced the seizure of two shipments of precursor chemicals intended for the Sinaloa Cartel, calling it the largest such interdiction in U.S. history. https://youtu.be/TnUZk-br5d4 According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the shipments originated in Shanghai, China, and were intercepted on the high seas before reaching Mexico. The chemicals – 363,000 pounds of benzyl alcohol and 334,000 pounds of N-methylformamide – could have produced an estimated 420,000 pounds of methamphetamine. Authorities said the street value would have reached $569 million in Houston and even higher in northeastern markets such as New York City. Officials stated the seizure involved 1,300 barrels of chemicals, requiring 24 tracto...

Suspect arrested and charged in killing of 11-year-old Julian Guzman who was playing ding dong ditch

2Sep

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Houston, National

Suspect arrested and charged in killing of 11-year-old Julian Guzman who was playing ding dong ditch

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Julian Guzman in the 9700 block of Racine Street about 10:55 p.m. on Aug. 30. https://youtu.be/kVhA5y3NFgY The suspect, Gonzalo Leon Jr., is charged with murder in the 177th Criminal District Court. He was taken into custody Sept. 2 by members of HPD's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Detail and Criminal Apprehension Team (CAT). According to the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division, Guzman was playing a prank commonly known as ding dong ditch, where kids ring doorbells and run away. A witness stated Guzman was running from a house just before being shot once. He was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased on Aug. 31. Officers initially detained o...

Child shot multiple times while playing ‘ding dong ditch’ game in northeast Houston

31Aug

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Houston, National

Child shot multiple times while playing ‘ding dong ditch’ game in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy who was shot while playing a game of “ding dong ditch” in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/Ami3kx12I6Y The shooting occurred around 10:55 p.m. Saturday, August 30, in the 9700 block of Racine Street near Mimbrough. According to investigators, the child and several friends were ringing doorbells of homes in the area and running away. A witness reported the boy was running from a house after ringing a doorbell when shots were fired. The juvenile male, initially reported as 10 years old, was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital in critical condition. Doctors pronounced him deceased on August 31. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of F...