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State Rep. Vikki Goodwin unveils Texas Cares health plan in Houston
18Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston, Texas

State Rep. Vikki Goodwin unveils Texas Cares health plan in Houston

TEXAS – State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, announced a proposed state-administered health insurance program intended to cover more than 5 million uninsured Texans. https://youtu.be/FXReVDyd7RM Goodwin, a four-term representative for Texas House District 47, unveiled the Texas Cares Plan at a pediatric clinic in Houston. The announcement launched a weeklong health care tour featuring a campaign RV displaying information about the proposal. The campaign described Texas Cares as a self-sustaining program that would cover vision, dental, emergency, preventive, maternity and mental health care. Coverage would be available to Texans regardless of pre-existing conditions. The plan would include three tiers of coverage. The first would rely on M...
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Woman dies, two juveniles flown to hospital after Highway 6 crash
16Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Woman dies, two juveniles flown to hospital after Highway 6 crash

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A woman died, and two juveniles suffered life-threatening injuries in a major crash in the 4600 block of Highway 6 near Clay Rd. https://youtu.be/jpMzupjlmGk According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, District 5 deputies and emergency personnel responded to the crash around 6:26 p.m. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the two juveniles were flown by Life Flight to a hospital. Investigators are reviewing video believed to have captured the crash. A witness who saw the entire crash remained at the scene and spoke with investigators. The occupants’ identities, ages and relationships have not been confirmed. Investigators had not contacted the vehicle’s registered owner. The investigation remains ongoing.
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One killed, two injured at parking lot gathering next to ‘Club Chevron’
16Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

One killed, two injured at parking lot gathering next to ‘Club Chevron’

HOUSTON, TX — One man was killed and two others were injured after gunfire erupted at a shopping center parking lot next to a Chevron gas station earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/v9OBjd8VgEw?si=Q0DtxHoLINp6Kh32 According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded around 4 a.m. to the 13300 block of Cullen Boulevard. Hundreds of people were gathered in the parking lot. Locals refer to the general gathering area as “Club Chevron.” A verbal altercation became physical before a suspect began firing into the crowd. Multiple people in the crowd returned fire. Officers found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department personnel transported both men to a hospital, where one was pronounced deceased. A third man arrived at a hospital in a private v...
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21-year-old motorcyclist killed attempting high-speed loop through Memorial Drive tunnels
16Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

21-year-old motorcyclist killed attempting high-speed loop through Memorial Drive tunnels

HOUSTON, TX — A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash near the Memorial Drive tunnels earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/ft9qCx7Nrv0 According to the Houston Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 6900 block of Memorial Drive around 1 a.m. and found a motorcycle in a ditch. Houston Fire Department personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but the rider did not survive. The rider and his coworkers had reportedly left a nearby Topgolf before stopping at a park. Investigators were told the rider planned to travel through the Memorial Drive tunnels and complete a loop at a high rate of speed to amplify the sound of the motorcycle’s engine. The rider lost control and was ejected from the motorcycle. Friends told investigators that alcohol cou...
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SWAT called after man receives text message, holds father hostage in bathroom
16Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Breaking News

SWAT called after man receives text message, holds father hostage in bathroom

HOUSTON, TX — A man and his father were safely brought out of an apartment after a reported hostage situation earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/0lL18TPg4KA According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to an open-line disturbance call around midnight in the 6600 block of De Moss Drive. The original disturbance reportedly began after the man received a text message. The man barricaded himself inside a bathroom with his father after seeing officers. Police had information that he was armed, and he refused to comply with verbal commands. The man’s mother was safely evacuated from the apartment. HPD’s SWAT and hostage negotiation teams responded, and the man and his father were brought out safely. No injuries were reported.
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One woman deceased, three injured after man opens fire following altercation with girlfriend
15Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

One woman deceased, three injured after man opens fire following altercation with girlfriend

HOUSTON, TX — An altercation between a man and his girlfriend led to a shooting that left one woman deceased and three other people injured in the 9300 block of Fairland earlier today. https://youtu.be/5ZIimZwFAIU?si=y0Q51abqmNxbSVnc According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded around 2:37 a.m. and found four people with gunshot wounds. Investigators said the man left after the altercation before returning to the residence with a firearm and opening fire. He then fled on foot. The three surviving victims, two women and one man, were transported to local hospitals. The man was in critical condition and undergoing surgery. The two women appeared to be stable, but updated conditions were pending. The people at the residence appeared to be family members, bu...
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One killed, three hospitalized in four-vehicle East Freeway crash
15Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

One killed, three hospitalized in four-vehicle East Freeway crash

HOUSTON, TX - One person was killed and three others were hospitalized following a four-vehicle crash around 6:07 p.m. in the westbound lanes of the East Freeway near Freeport Street. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash involving a Honda sedan, Hyundai sedan, BMW SUV and a heavy hauler parked for road construction. The passenger vehicles came into contact before leaving the main lanes and entering the service road. It is not exactly clear what happened or what caused the crash at this time. The Honda overturned, and its driver was hospitalized in stable condition. The Hyundai struck the parked truck. Its driver and another occupant were hospitalized in critical but stable condition. A third occupant was killed. All occupants were adults. No juvenile...
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Three people were wounded before officers shoot gunman firing at vehicles in northeast Houston
14Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Three people were wounded before officers shoot gunman firing at vehicles in northeast Houston

HOUSTON — Three people were wounded when a man reportedly opened fire on moving vehicles before Houston police officers and a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper shot him in the 6300 block of North Wayside Drive. https://youtu.be/KyD6dswRBpQ According to Houston Police Department Assistant Chief Yasir Bashir, authorities received multiple calls at approximately 11:02 a.m. regarding a man firing an automatic weapon at moving vehicles. Officers arrived within minutes, located the man and ordered him to drop the weapon. Three HPD officers and one DPS trooper then discharged their weapons, striking him multiple times. The man was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. His condition was not released. Investigators determined three vehicles were struck by gunfire...
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Woman killed while crossing Highway 249
14Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Woman killed while crossing Highway 249

HARRIS COUNTY, TX- A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the 13300 block of Highway 249. https://youtu.be/KAkOwqd5tSs According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, paramedics found the woman with no signs of life at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Deputies reported no signs of intoxication or impairment. Investigators said the woman was not crossing in a designated crosswalk. The crash remains under investigation.
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