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Investigation underway after fatal auto-pedestrian crash on North Freeway

28Dec

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Houston

Investigation underway after fatal auto-pedestrian crash on North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – An investigation is underway after a fatal auto-pedestrian crash on the North Freeway near Cottage Street. https://youtu.be/aQqhTI6Qo6Q Southbound lanes of the North Freeway were shut down as crews responded to the scene. Details regarding the cause of the crash remain unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Deputies investigate possible animal fighting after hundreds of roosters found in Harris County

28Dec

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Harris County, Houston

Deputies investigate possible animal fighting after hundreds of roosters found in Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service involving possible animal fighting in the 4200 block of Danek, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. https://youtu.be/MHDbPHwCkuE According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, deputies located a cage on site believed to have been used for rooster matches. Investigators reported finding approximately 300 live roosters and about 50 dead roosters at the location. No arrests or charges have been announced at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Catwalk collapse causes sulfuric acid leak at Channelview industrial plant

27Dec

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Catwalk collapse causes sulfuric acid leak at Channelview industrial plant

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A sulfuric acid leak was reported at an industrial facility in Channelview after a catwalk structure collapsed onto a six-inch supply line early Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/dWqel6kGv6Q According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the incident began around 2 a.m. at the BWC facility when the structural failure caused the leak. Deputies responded to the scene after receiving a call around 2:40 a.m. and secured the area. Hazmat teams from Harris County and the Channelview Fire Department were dispatched, along with the Sheriff’s Office Industrial Emergency Unit, which specializes in chemical plant response. Officials said the leak was isolated to the dock area near the San Jacinto port, where two vessels were docked. Two individuals were transporte...

Woman fatally stabbed in field after earlier altercation at gas station

27Dec

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Woman fatally stabbed in field after earlier altercation at gas station

HOUSTON, TX – A woman in her late 20s was fatally stabbed near the 3300 block of Navigation Boulevard after a second encounter with a woman she had previously argued with at a nearby gas station. https://youtu.be/HgThjtdvt6w According to the Houston Police Department, South Central patrol officers responded to a report of a stabbing in progress and arrived to find the victim with a stab wound to the upper right side of her chest. A friend was performing CPR at the scene. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital but was later pronounced deceased. Investigators said the victim and suspect were involved in an earlier altercation at a nearby gas station. The victim later walked with her friend to a nearby field, where they encountered the suspect again, leading to another alte...

Motorcyclist airlifted after crash with car on Kingfield Road

27Dec

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Motorcyclist airlifted after crash with car on Kingfield Road

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a car that left two men injured in the 15500 block of Kingfield Road. https://youtu.be/9u5Rmj6zp5s Deputies stated that the motorcycle was traveling eastbound when it struck a westbound car attempting to turn into a private property parking lot. The motorcyclist, a man in his mid-20s, was transported by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in downtown Houston. The driver of the vehicle, a man in his early 20s, was taken by ground ambulance to HCA Northwest. Both were reported to be in stable condition.

Armed driver dies following crash and officer-involved shooting at CityScape Apartments

26Dec

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Houston

Armed driver dies following crash and officer-involved shooting at CityScape Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally shot by police after reportedly pointing a firearm at a woman in the parking lot of a southeast Houston apartment complex. https://youtu.be/ahAVZZ-QMyk The incident occurred around 1:41 a.m. when a woman inside her residence heard a noise and believed her parked vehicle outside had been hit. When she went outside to inspect it, she observed a man standing near her vehicle, pointing a gun at her. She retreated inside and called police. According to the Houston Police Department, responding officers located a tan Suburban with its flashers on near the complex entrance. Officers gave verbal commands to the driver, and three officers discharged their weapons, striking the man. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The man, believed to be in his ...

Good Samaritans rescue man from overturned truck near Eastex Freeway

25Dec

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Good Samaritans rescue man from overturned truck near Eastex Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – Some good Samaritans helped rescue a man trapped inside a truck after it flipped into a ditch Saturday night. The crash occurred just before 9 p.m. on Little York near the Eastex Freeway, directly in front of a Chipotle restaurant. Bystanders rushed to assist and were able to pull the man from the overturned vehicle before emergency crews arrived.

Firefighters respond to fire at FCC Environmental Services facility in Houston

24Dec

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Houston

Firefighters respond to fire at FCC Environmental Services facility in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A fire broke out early this morning at FCC Environmental Services, located on Ley Road in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/GTacPBKwoeg The company provides waste management and recycling services, including residential trash collection and environmental waste solutions. Details are still unknown about what led up to the fire. Smoke was seen coming from the building as Houston Fire Department crews worked to contain the blaze. A woman who appeared to be acting on behalf of the company declined to provide any information about the situation when asked. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Firefighters battled massive two-alarm warehouse fire overnight in Houston

24Dec

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Firefighters battled massive two-alarm warehouse fire overnight in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Firefighters battled a massive two-alarm warehouse fire overnight in the 8800 block of Liberty Road. https://youtu.be/3nz9zz2S0X0 The fire broke out just before 3 a.m. at a facility used to store tires. Crews with the Houston Fire Department arrived to find heavy flames and upgraded the response to a second alarm. No injuries were reported. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Bicyclist struck and killed by vehicle in east Houston

24Dec

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Bicyclist struck and killed by vehicle in east Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Market Street and North Wayside Drive in east Houston. https://youtu.be/42T8K2h7NSQ According to police, the bicyclist was riding westbound on Market Street as a vehicle traveled northbound on North Wayside Drive with a green light. The driver reportedly did not see the bicyclist until it was too late. Video evidence confirmed that only one vehicle was involved in the crash, and there were no signs of impairment or intoxication from the driver. The victim is described as a Hispanic male, possibly in his mid-40s.