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HOUSTON, TX – A fatal crash involving an older Corvette and an 18-wheeler occurred early Saturday morning on 288 Southbound, between Almeda Genoa and Beltway 8. https://youtu.be/HZd1TJfC0kc The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. According to witnesses, the Corvette was traveling at a high speed when it failed to avoid the 18-wheeler, colliding with its rear. The impact pushed the Corvette into the center median divider wall, where it came to a stop. A minor fire ignited upon impact, but nearby citizens quickly worked to extinguish the flames. Authorities believe the fatality was caused by the collision's impact rather than the fire. The male driver of the Corvette was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the 18-wheeler, a female, sustained neck and back pain but is e...

HOUSTON, TX – A 17-year-old male was shot and injured Friday night near 6101 Glenmont Street. https://youtu.be/BQFmhlRB4bY The shooting occurred around 10:18 p.m. According to police, the teenager, who was shot at least twice in the torso, managed to stumble into a nearby convenience store, where bystanders called for help. The victim appeared disoriented and was unable to provide details about the incident, only saying that he had been shot. Officers investigating the scene traced the victim's movements and discovered pistol and rifle casings about a block away at an apartment complex. The victim was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive. If you have any information about this shooting, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers a...

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...

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 ...

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...

HOUSTON, Texas—A confirmed fatal motor vehicle accident occurred around 4:25 a.m. today on the frontage road at 6790 E Sam Houston Parkway South. https://youtu.be/nm-m3ohJWHc The frontage lanes were shut down as police investigate. This is a developing story and will be updated as learn more information.

HOUSTON, TX — Houston City Hall was illuminated in red last night to honor the memory of Houston Fire Department Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III, who died in the line of duty on November 7. Garcia tragically lost his life while battling a three-alarm warehouse fire on Supply Row that left another firefighter injured. https://youtu.be/h1nlPppzuMA The Houston Fire Department’s Arson Bureau has filed first-degree arson charges against Yesenia Mendez, 38, in connection with the deadly blaze. As the investigation continues, the city mourns the loss of Garcia, whose dedication and service are remembered by colleagues and the Houston community. In a statement, city officials expressed condolences to Garcia’s family and vowed to support the firefighters impacted by the tragedy....

HOUSTON, TX – A 45-year-old man was shot multiple times early Saturday morning after being ambushed by a group of suspects in the 6100 block of Laura Koppe Road in Northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/DPyOtcYwdoU Around 3:30 a.m., the victim was reportedly walking when several suspects arrived in two trucks, jumped him, and opened fire with pistols. He sustained gunshot wounds to both legs, his arm, and one hand. He was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.