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Man dies after veering into oncoming traffic on Hopper Road

25Oct

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Harris County, Houston

Man dies after veering into oncoming traffic on Hopper Road

HOUSTON, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating a fatal head-on crash that occurred early Saturday morning in the 2200 block of Hopper Road. https://youtu.be/vumzMQCUu1c According to investigators, on October 25, 2025, at approximately 12:42 a.m., Juan Luis Velazquez Olvera was driving a silver 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 eastbound in the number one lane. At the same time, an unidentified driver operating a silver 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan was traveling westbound in the same lane. A witness reported that the unidentified driver failed to maintain a single lane and veered into the eastbound number one lane, striking Velazquez Olvera’s vehicle head-on. Velazquez Olvera was transported to HCA Kingwood Hospital and is currently in stable conditi...

Flooding blocks multiple northbound lanes of North Freeway at Cottage Street Bridge

25Oct

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Houston

Flooding blocks multiple northbound lanes of North Freeway at Cottage Street Bridge

HOUSTON, TX – Several northbound lanes of the North Freeway were impacted by high water early Saturday morning following overnight storms. https://youtu.be/ZVcSxcZZo3g The affected area is near the Cottage Street Bridge, where Houston Police Department units blocked traffic. According to Houston TranStar, as of 4:57 a.m., the right shoulder, right lane, center lane, and exit ramp of IH-45 North at Patton were closed due to flooding.

Two children killed in Greenspoint townhome fire; mother and grandfather injured while trying to rescue them

23Oct

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Houston

Two children killed in Greenspoint townhome fire; mother and grandfather injured while trying to rescue them

HOUSTON, TX – Two young girls were killed in a fire at a Greenspoint townhome late Wednesday night, and their mother and grandfather were also injured in the fire while trying to rescue the children. https://youtu.be/ivR53-otz_Y The Houston Fire Department responded to the blaze around 11 p.m. at a townhome complex near Casa Grande Drive and Buckle Lane, where crews encountered heavy fire. The mother and grandfather were transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital for treatment. About 60 firefighters responded to contain the blaze and prevent further damage. The Houston Fire Department’s arson unit is investigating the cause. The names and ages of the children have not been released.

Man shot and killed by stepfather during family dispute in northeast Harris County

22Oct

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Harris County, Houston

Man shot and killed by stepfather during family dispute in northeast Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A family dispute turned deadly Wednesday evening in the 13400 block of Ryan Ridge Lane in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division. https://youtu.be/RH1wYiyySao Deputies with Harris County Precinct 3 responded to the home around 5:50 p.m. and found a 49-year-old man unresponsive in the roadway with gunshot wounds. EMS pronounced him deceased at the scene. Investigators said the victim was the 78-year-old man's stepson. Also present at the home were the stepson’s 80-year-old mother and a 30-year-old male relative. The dispute began between the 78-year-old man and the stepson’s mother and escalated into a physical altercation involving all four individuals: the 78-year-old man, the 80-year-old woman, the 49-y...

Scooter rider struck by vehicle on Wheeler near University of Houston

22Oct

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Houston

Scooter rider struck by vehicle on Wheeler near University of Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A scooter rider was struck by a vehicle in the 4100 block of Wheeler Avenue just before noon today near the University of Houston. The rider appeared to be ambulatory, but the extent of their injuries and the cause of the crash are currently unknown. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Man shot and killed after confrontation with bicyclist in Sunnyside

22Oct

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Houston

Man shot and killed after confrontation with bicyclist in Sunnyside

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed following a confrontation with a bicyclist in the 7900 block of Comal Street in Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_eFaYo6dxg The shooting occurred just before 11 a.m. Wednesday. According to investigators, the man was driving a vehicle when he became involved in a confrontation with another man on a bicycle. During the encounter, the man in the car was shot. He then drove a short distance before crashing into a ditch and a utility pole. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim is described as a male in his mid-40s. The suspect on the bicycle fled the scene and has not been located. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage in the area in hopes of identifying him.

Several detained overnight during protests against removal of iconic Montrose rainbow crosswalks

20Oct

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Houston, Texas

Several detained overnight during protests against removal of iconic Montrose rainbow crosswalks

HOUSTON, TX – Crews removed the iconic rainbow crosswalks in Montrose overnight under orders tied to a directive from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, prompting protests and several detentions. https://youtu.be/kU09U0uzs2o Protesters began gathering before 2 a.m. in anticipation of the removal. As construction crews arrived, the group marched around the crosswalk and eventually positioned themselves within it. Several individuals were detained after HPD provided verbal warnings, and crews were then allowed to begin their work. https://youtu.be/VD_SqE3DyDA Some residents at the scene voiced deep frustration over the removal, describing the crosswalk as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, visibility, and inclusion. They also said the crosswalk served as a critical pedestrian safety measure,...

Driver not wearing seatbelt ejected and killed in rollover crash on Airport Boulevard

20Oct

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Houston

Driver not wearing seatbelt ejected and killed in rollover crash on Airport Boulevard

HOUSTON, TX – A man was ejected and killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning in the 4000 block of Airport Boulevard, just west of Cullen in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/QNagG4JJI6E According to the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division, a red Ford pickup truck was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control. The vehicle spun sideways across the median, struck a concrete manhole, and flipped side-over-side two times before coming to rest against a guardrail on the opposite side of the road. The driver, described only as an adult Hispanic male, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected during the rollover. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by responding Houston Fire Department personnel. “I do beli...

20Oct

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Houston

18-year-old fatally struck on Tollway

HOUSTON, TX – An 18-year-old male was fatally struck by a vehicle while reportedly walking on the West Sam Houston Tollway Sunday night. https://youtu.be/NVqV_grBuN0 The incident occurred on the northbound lanes near the Sam Houston Toll Plaza. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Precinct 5 Constable’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Fire damages building at La Serena Apartments on Wirt Road

20Oct

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Houston

Fire damages building at La Serena Apartments on Wirt Road

HOUSTON, TX – A fire broke out Sunday night at the La Serena Apartments located at 1855 Wirt Road in Houston, causing significant damage to at least one building. https://youtu.be/hjfliBjKh5k Emergency crews responded to the fire, and while full details have not yet been released, the damage appears to have been contained to a single structure within the complex. One family reached out to us saying they lost everything in the fire and are pleading for help. No injuries have been reported at this time. Officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire. More information will follow as it becomes available.