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HOUSTON, TX – A man was pronounced deceased after crashing his pickup truck on Galveston Road early Monday morning in front of the Dorchester Apartments. Photo Credit: the Citizen app According to Houston police, the crash occurred around 5:10 a.m. Monday in the 3900 block of Galveston Road near Park Place. The driver of a black Chevrolet Silverado was reportedly speeding southbound when he approached a red light and attempted to swerve to avoid a gray Chevrolet Suburban stopped at the intersection. The Silverado clipped the Suburban’s side mirror, ran the red light, struck a culvert in front of the Dorchester Apartments, and overturned. The driver of the Suburban was not injured. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the driver of the Silverado deceased at the scene. H...

HOUSTON, TX – According to initial reports from the Citizen app, a confrontation at a car meetup ended in gunfire, leaving two people dead and one injured along the Northwest Freeway monday night. Photo Credit: the Citizen app Video footage from the Citizen app shows the aftermath of the shooting in a parking lot. Preliminary findings from the Houston Police Department indicate that a man opened fire after encountering his ex-girlfriend with another man. The gunman shot the woman multiple times, then shot the man accompanying her, before turning the firearm on himself. The woman and the suspect were pronounced deceased at the scene. The male victim is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. His condition is unknown at this time. The investigation remains active. Mor...

HOUSTON, TX – A community fundraiser titled "Caps & Towns" is scheduled to take place April 26 in East Downtown Houston to raise money for graduating students in need of caps and gowns. The event will be held at Saint Charles Studio, located at 912 St. Charles St., with doors opening at 8 p.m. Entry is $10 at the door, and additional donations can be made online via the link in @LIFTTEXAS’s Instagram bio. According to event organizers, the goal is to help as many students as possible—particularly first-generation and immigrant youth—celebrate graduation with pride and dignity. The evening will feature live music and local vendors, and the community is encouraged to participate and support the cause. The event is hosted in collaboration with @undergroundvillage_ and @mijacu...

HOUSTON, TX – April 7, 2025 – A man with a gunshot wound showed up at Houston Fire Station 53 in northeast Houston Monday afternoon. https://youtu.be/hZWBYCrSoZ4 The man arrived around 1:30 p.m. in a white sedan at the station located at Vicksburg Street and Uvalde Road. It is unknown if he was driving the vehicle. He was transported by paramedics to a local hospital, and his condition is currently unknown. According to initial reports, the shooting is believed to have occurred in the 13300 block of Indianapolis Street, a few blocks from the station. This has not been confirmed by the Houston Police Department. The man’s role in the incident and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. This is a developing story; more information will follow if...

HOUSTON, TX – April 7, 2025 – Houston Police Department Homicide Division detectives responded Monday morning to a fatal stabbing at the Heatherwood Apartments, located at 9001 South Braeswood Boulevard. https://youtu.be/Id9rPd3KfrE At approximately 8:05 a.m., officers discovered a deceased male on one of the stairs of the apartments. A female suspect, believed to be the victim's girlfriend, was with him and was detained at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident occurred during a domestic altercation. The circumstances leading up to the altercation remain under investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, April 6, 2025 – Multiple Houston TranStar dynamic message signs are currently displaying the message: "Whose House Coogs House Drive Friendly Buckle Up for the Win Go Coogs!" The messages coincide with the University of Houston Cougars men's basketball team's advancement to the NCAA National Championship game following last nights game. after the Cougars secured a 70-67 victory over the Duke Blue Devils. Houston will face the Florida Gators in the championship game on Monday, April 7.

HOUSTON, TX – A person was shot in the parking lot of the Marq-E Entertainment Center on Saturday night, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/YAAEJZ0Pshs The shooting occurred around 11:51 p.m. in the 7600 block of the Katy Freeway. Police said the victim was transported to a hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Additional details, including the circumstances surrounding the shooting and suspect information, are currently unknown but we will keep you updated if more information becomes available. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – Smoke was seen coming from the window of a second-story apartment unit around 7:30 p.m. at the Broadstone Oliver complex located at 1505 Oliver, according to an eyewitness who wishes to remain anonymous. https://youtube.com/shorts/6uMpOixWiZk?feature=share The eyewitness stated that the area of the complex involved is still under construction. Emergency services, including the Houston Fire Department with a tower truck, EMS with rescue personnel, and Houston Police Department units, responded quickly to the scene. No injuries have been reported. If you have any story tips, you can email them to tips@houstonstringer.com.

HOUSTON, TX – A person was found shot in the back early Saturday morning at a Shell gas station in north Houston. https://youtu.be/rZeG4SNSVBo The shooting occurred around 4:45 a.m. at 9103 Jensen Drive. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. The suspect may have fled the scene in a red GMC. No further details have been released at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A woman managed to climb out of her vehicle after it landed on its side following a crash in Downtown Houston. The collision occurred around 9 a.m. near the intersection of Louisiana Street and McKinney Street. According to witnesses, the female driver was seen jumping out of the vehicle after the crash. A man in a white vehicle who remained on scene reportedly admitted to causing the accident and assisted the woman in getting out of her vehicle. A bystander also stepped in to help. https://youtube.com/shorts/8sQDTn3f7p4?feature=share Both drivers were seen walking around after the crash. The extent of any injuries is unknown at this time. We will update if more information becomes available.