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Man shot in jaw after threatening to shoot and hurt security guard while pushing him
Houston

Man shot in jaw after threatening to shoot and hurt security guard while pushing him

HOUSTON, TX – A 29-year-old male was shot in the jaw during an altercation with a security guard at a convenience store located at 3821 Old Spanish Trail early Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/q2hVgDvJxlw The incident occurred around midnight. According to police, the victim entered the store with an open container of alcohol, prompting the security guard, believed to be in his late 50s, to ask him to leave. The victim became belligerent, threatened the guard, and pushed him. He then exited the store, retrieved something from his car, and re-entered. Once back inside, the victim continued to push the guard and threaten to harm him, forcing the guard from the store's front door toward one of the aisles. The security guard then drew a revolver and fired a single shot, striking t...
Two men shot in northwest Houston, suspect in custody
Houston

Two men shot in northwest Houston, suspect in custody

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after two men were shot Wednesday afternoon in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/nfOwYH3-Rs8?si=JZJsRzW6A_U4x4_P According to Houston police, the shooting occurred in the 2100 block of Shadowdale around 4:30 p.m. When officers from both the Houston Police Department and Spring Branch ISD arrived, they found two adult Hispanic males with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to the hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition and are expected to survive. Police stated that preliminary information indicated a car was in the parking lot of an apartment complex across from a Spring Branch school. At some point, an altercation occurred, during which a male suspect reportedly fired multiple shots from a rifle out the window ...
Texas man and two others arrested after locking 6-year-old in Washateria Dryer over bag of chips
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Texas man and two others arrested after locking 6-year-old in Washateria Dryer over bag of chips

On November 11, 2024, deputies with Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a distressing call at the Hi Tek Washateria in the 13000 block of Kuykendahl Road, where a six-year-old child was reportedly locked inside a clothing dryer. Upon arrival, deputies located the visibly shaken and crying child. Constable deputies moved to detain suspects on scene, leading to a foot chase when a male suspect attempted to evade. During the pursuit, a woman blocked a deputy by pushing him. She was detained and identified as Life Ford. The male suspect, Haven Duncan, was apprehended on site and found carrying a loaded firearm. Following a search perimeter, deputies located and identified the evading suspect as Jaqory Gill. The investigation revealed that the child was under the care of Ford,...
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in locating missing woman

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX – Authorities are seeking assistance in locating Valerie Terry, a 38-year-old woman last seen on November 5, 2024, in The Woodlands. According to Case No. 24A315003, Terry checked into the Extended Stay Hotel on Valleywood and was later observed walking near the IHOP on the I-45 South feeder road, close to the hotel. She was last seen carrying a black suitcase. Terry, a mental health consumer, is without her necessary medications and may require immediate assistance. If you have any information regarding Terry's whereabouts, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936-760-5800, option 3, and reference case #24A315003.
Street closures planned for memorial service of Houston Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III
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Street closures planned for memorial service of Houston Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III

HOUSTON, TX – Several streets in downtown Houston will be closed tomorrow for the memorial service of fallen Houston Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III. The closures, announced by the Houston Firefighters Association, will begin at 6 a.m. and are expected to affect traffic in the area until noon. The following roads will be closed: Fannin St. between Pierce and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon. San Jacinto St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon. St. Joseph Parkway between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon. Louisiana St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Jefferson St. from Smith St. to San Jacinto St. from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Smith St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a...
CenterPoint Energy files plan to reduce customer impact of $450 million Derecho storm recovery costs
Business, Texas

CenterPoint Energy files plan to reduce customer impact of $450 million Derecho storm recovery costs

HOUSTON, TX - CenterPoint Energy announced plans last week to spread the $450 million emergency response costs from the May 2024 Derecho storm across a 15-year period, resulting in a minimal bill increase of approximately $1 per month for customers. The proposed financing, filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), aims to save customers more than $50 million in interest charges over the period. The May 16 Derecho storm, which caused an estimated $5 billion in damages unrelated to CenterPoint infrastructure, was labeled a "once-in-a-generation" event with wind gusts exceeding 100 miles per hour and several tornadoes across Greater Houston. The fast-moving storm shattered windows, damaged homes and businesses, and downed thousands of power poles and critical equipment....
Man dies after being struck by two vehicles in Southwest Houston
Houston

Man dies after being struck by two vehicles in Southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating an accident t where a pedestrian was struck twice by vehicles on the Southwest Freeway frontage road. The collision occurred around 8:05 p.m. on November 10 in the 6100 block of the SW Freeway. According to the driver of a red sedan, he was on the exit ramp when he struck a pedestrian who was reportedly running across the lane. The impact reportedly threw the pedestrian into a lane on the service road, where they were hit a second time by a white vehicle, possibly an SUV, which left the scene. The driver of the red sedan is currently the only witness, and no video evidence is available. Road evidence is also limited due to resurfacing work on the road. The Houston Police Department’s Hit and Run Division will continue to investiga...
Two HPD officers were injured after their vehicle crashed into a ditch following a brief pursuit
Houston, Texas

Two HPD officers were injured after their vehicle crashed into a ditch following a brief pursuit

November 11, 2024 – Two Houston Police officers were injured in a crash that occurred following a pursuit of a white Suburban that began in the Greenspoint Mall parking lot overnight. https://youtu.be/chnnLY_pIpU The incident started around 9:06 p.m. when officers observed several vehicles driving recklessly in the parking area of Greenspoint Mall. After they activated their emergency equipment, a white Suburban was spotted driving recklessly, narrowly missing two other vehicles as it exited the lot and continued driving the wrong-way, and ran multiple red lights. Officers attempted to pursue the vehicle, but their patrol car bottomed out in the 11800 block of Greenspoint Rd, causing them to lose control. The vehicle then struck a water main, collided with a concrete barrier, ...
Woman critically injured after chasing man in Aldine Bender crash
Harris County, Texas

Woman critically injured after chasing man in Aldine Bender crash

November 11, 2024 – Harris County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a crash linked to an alleged domestic violence incident on the 1900 block of Aldine Bender Road around 3:40 a.m. this morning. https://youtu.be/lCKFOS4isGU According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a disturbance occurred between a man and woman at their residence, resulting in the man leaving in a vehicle. The woman reportedly pursued him in a separate vehicle, and during the chase, she allegedly rammed his vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and collide with an awning. Both individuals were transported to a hospital. The man is reported to be in good condition, while the woman remains in surgery in critical condition.
Wrong-way driver with two kids causes fatal crash on Eastex Freeway
Houston

Wrong-way driver with two kids causes fatal crash on Eastex Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - A fatal crash involving a wrong-way driver occurred early Sunday morning along the Eastex Freeway near the Rankin exit. https://youtu.be/tYeE8QUXcfk According to police, around 3:02 a.m., a white SUV traveling northbound in the second lane was struck by a southbound Silverado pickup driving in the wrong direction on the northbound lanes. The female driver of the SUV was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Houston Fire Department. Two juveniles in the Silverado, a 14-year-old and a 6-year-old, were taken to a local hospital with injuries. Both are expected to survive. The wrong-way driver, who sustained a broken leg, is under investigation for possible intoxication. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime S...