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Biden Administration Announces First Creator Economy Conference
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Biden Administration Announces First Creator Economy Conference

ANAHEIM, CA (June 28, 2024) - Christian Tom, the director of the White House Office of Digital Strategy announced at VidCon on Friday that the White House will host its first ever Creator Economy Conference. The Conference will be held on August 14, 2024, and at this time appears to be by invitation only. If you are a creator and would like to apply you can apply via whitehouse.gov.
Man found dead in a driveway with multiple gunshot wounds
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Man found dead in a driveway with multiple gunshot wounds

HOUSTON, Texas - A man was found dead in a driveway early Sunday morning after police responded to a report of a shooting. https://youtu.be/eB2QJCv6J30 According to the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, the man was found lying on a driveway unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred in the 8100 block of Jutland in south Houston at a duplex. The Houston Fire Department responded to the scene and pronounced the male victim deceased. Police say that according to witnesses, there was possibly an argument between the victim and an unknown suspect just before the shooting. Witnesses, however, were not able to provide a suspect description and the suspect's description remains unknown at this time. The victim's identity has also not been rel...
Fist fight leads to mans death in South Houston
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Fist fight leads to mans death in South Houston

HOUSTON, TX (June 23, 2024) - A man died last night after a fist fight in a parking lot. The fight took place around 11 p.m. in the 12100 block of Almeda. According to the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, the victim, described as a black male was transported to a local hospital after the fight where he was pronounced deceased. It is not known what started the argument but there was some type of altercation that led to a fist fight. No suspect information is available at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Man grazed after disturbance leads to a shooting in Montrose
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Man grazed after disturbance leads to a shooting in Montrose

HOUSTON, TX (June 23, 2024) - A disturbance led to a man being injured after a suspect fired two shots. This happened around 3 a.m. in the 800 block of Fairview in Houston's Montrose area. According to police, the suspect left after the disturbance grabbed a gun and returned. He then shot the gun twice, grazing the victim. The victim refused medical treatment and did not want to answer any more questions. There is no suspect description at this time.
Pedestrian struck and killed in Hit-and-Run on State Highway 99
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Pedestrian struck and killed in Hit-and-Run on State Highway 99

(HARRIS COUNTY, Texas) June 22, 2024 - Early Saturday morning, around 1:22 a.m., deputies responded to a traffic hazard in the 10200 block of State Highway 99, eastbound lanes. The incident was later identified as a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. The pedestrian, 27-year-old Darrell Thomas Jones, was confirmed deceased by emergency medical personnel at 1:42 a.m. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Vehicular Crimes Division, Jones walking across the highway and did not yield to oncoming traffic. The driver involved in the incident has not been identified, and vehicle parts found at the scene are being examined. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect vehicle. If you have any information who hit Jones, you are urged to contact the Harris Cou...
Man found dead at abandoned construction site in northeast Harris County
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Man found dead at abandoned construction site in northeast Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A man was found by his friend with multiple gunshot wounds at an abandoned construction facility in northeast Harris County early Thursday morning. https://youtu.be/CrGxL7lo1J8 According to investigators, the man, described as a Hispanic male between the ages of 20 and 30 years old was found at about 8:30 a.m. by a friend. This was at what is being described as an abandoned construction site in the 5600 block of East Hillside Drive. This is near the Eastex freeway and Lauder. The man has been identified as 55 year old George Baeza-Cantu. If you know of any information about the shooting, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Harris County SWAT Apprehends Barricaded Suspect After Erratic Driving on Neighbors’ Yards and Threatening Officer With Gun
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Harris County SWAT Apprehends Barricaded Suspect After Erratic Driving on Neighbors’ Yards and Threatening Officer With Gun

(ATASCOCITA, Texas) June 18, 2024 — A 53-year-old man was arrested by SWAT following a disturbance in the 19000 block of Match Play Drive in Atascocita last night. https://youtu.be/LTylNWNdRmY?si=fb2pkG4ja1wKFa0R The incident began shortly after 8 p.m. in northeast Harris County when the suspect was reported to be driving erratically, damaging several neighbors' yards, and crashing into his own garage twice. The man's wife arrived, leading to a verbal altercation during which he threatened her with a gun, causing her to flee. When precinct four officers arrived, they found the suspect armed with a pistol. He threatened to kill an officer and retreated into his house. Officers established a perimeter and attempted to negotiate, but the suspect refused to communicate, even after h...
Shootout Between Four Men at Harris County Gas Station Leaves One Injured, Transported via Life Flight to Hospital
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Shootout Between Four Men at Harris County Gas Station Leaves One Injured, Transported via Life Flight to Hospital

HARRIS COUNTY, TX (June 15, 2024) - A shootout between four men at a gas station in east Harris County resulted in one man being Life Flighted to the hospital. https://youtu.be/xuywKM1k2mY The shooting occurred just after 9 p.m. in the 600 block of E Wallisville Rd at the Tim Saver Gas Station According to investigators, two males who were already at the gas station, got into a verbal argument with two other men that arrived in a car to get gas. That exchange of words escalated into an exchange of gunfire. At least one vehicle was damaged, and one of the store's windows had damage as well. The man who was shot was transported to the hospital via Life Flight after a Deputy applied a tourniquet to his leg. He is now in stable condition. If you have any information about ...
Motorcycle rider struck during fatal crash in Southwest Houston
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Motorcycle rider struck during fatal crash in Southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX ( June 16, 2024) - A fatal crash involving a motorcycle rider occurred in the 9600 block of the Southwest Freeway frontage road. https://youtu.be/Noy5DTisGd0 The details of the crash have not been released at this time and this is a developing story. This page will be updated as soon as more details are released.
Man stabbed to death in Walgreens Parking Lot
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Man stabbed to death in Walgreens Parking Lot

HOUSTON, TX (June 14, 2024) - A man was stabbed to death after he got into some type of altercation with another man. https://youtu.be/WpdIZNalkK0?si=jmGJjZrpXmKVnSlX The stabbing occurred in the 6700 block of Hillcroft @ Bellaire around 7 p.m. Friday evening. At this point, it is not known what caused the argument but police say they have the suspect in custody. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division is leading the investigation.