Harris County

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department, in collaboration with Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD), will conduct a controlled burn at Sylvan Rodriguez Park on March 13, weather permitting. Photo Courtesy of the Citizen app The controlled burn is aimed at reducing accumulated vegetation that poses a wildfire risk to nearby residential communities. By decreasing the fuel load, fire officials aim to enhance public safety and protect homes in the surrounding area. Residents and motorists near Sylvan Rodriguez Park should expect visible smoke, emergency personnel, and reduced speeds in the area. Officials urge drivers to reduce their speed, use headlights when smoke is present, and follow posted speed limits. Fire and police personnel will be heavily present throughout th...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on the Southwest Freeway (South U.S. Highway 59) earlier today. https://youtu.be/mzgab0Y7JYo The crash happened around 5:45 a.m. in the 5900 block of the Southwest Freeway. According to the Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division, the driver of a white Ford Expedition had a flat tire and stopped in a moving lane of traffic. A black Kia Sportage struck the rear of the Ford, and a silver BMW 5 Series then collided with the Kia. The unknown male driver of the Ford fled the scene on foot. Paramedics transported the Ford’s passenger, three occupants of the Kia, and the driver of the BMW to area hospitals. Doctors later pronounced the front male passenger of the Kia, 18, deceased. The other in...

HOUSTON, TX – A fire at a West Houston office building has been upgraded to three alarms as firefighters work to contain the blaze. https://youtu.be/HR2O90ZNGrw The fire is at a building located at 6689 W Sam Houston Parkway. Signage on the building indicates it houses Metro City Bank and Tran Law Group. As of now, no injuries have been reported but one firefighter is being checked out for possible heat exhaustion. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. This is a developing story, and more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX - Several plainclothes officers with the Houston Police Department were seen with guns drawn in a Home Depot parking lot near the Gulf Freeway and El Dorado around 2 p.m. yesterday. https://youtube.com/shorts/4cuhGVtf1II?feature=share While the heavy police presence was part of a chase, details regarding who was being pursued and what led to the heavy response remain unknown at this time. Video footage of the incident was taken by one of our viewers. If you have any story tips, you can email them to tips@houstonstringer.com.

HOUSTON, TX – A duplex fire broke out Monday afternoon in the 9100 block of Mellow Brook Drive near Bissonnet. https://youtu.be/IW1qw3hfkh0 The extent of damages and injuries is unknown at this time. Fire crews remain at the scene, and investigators with the Houston Fire Department’s Arson Division are working to determine the cause of the fire. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle on Galveston Road late Sunday night. https://youtu.be/2VlLNXSnLXg The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in the 7500 block of Galveston Road. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found fatally shot inside a vehicle at an apartment complex in southeast Houston late Sunday night. https://youtu.be/E4-J1R254O4 The shooting occurred around 11:08 p.m. at The Life at Clearwood apartments, located at 9465 Clearwood. According to police, officers from the Clear Lake Division responded to a shooting call and found a male, believed to be in his mid-30s, deceased inside a Nissan Altima. Witness statements and evidence suggest a second person was inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting but fled into the apartment complex. K-9 units are searched for the suspect, described only as a Black male wearing a black hoodie and black pants. Initial evidence indicates the shooter was inside the vehicle when the shooting occurred. It remains unc...

HOUSTON, TX – A resident woke up to flames on the wall and ceiling as a fire broke out in a lower unit of a one-story apartment building early Monday morning. https://youtu.be/_R4cqdv-to4 The fire occurred around 2:55 a.m. at the Residence at the Heights, located at 611 W Cavalcade. According to officials, the resident in the affected unit managed to escape and alert occupants of the second-floor unit to evacuate. The fire spread through the walls and reached the second unit before being quickly extinguished by fire crews. No injuries were reported among residents or firefighters. HFD Arson is investigating the cause.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found inside a crashed truck at 8713 Leycrest Road early Monday morning. https://youtu.be/XuBM-kjtF9M The shooting was reported around 3:45 a.m. when HPD patrol officers responded to a call and discovered a truck that had veered into a ditch. The driver, a 24-year-old male, had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to HPD Homicide Division investigators, neighbors reported hearing gunshots followed by the truck’s engine accelerating. At this time, there are no known witnesses, suspect descriptions, or a known motive for the shooting. Anyone with information is...