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Man shot and killed by cousin during family dispute on Russell Street
Houston

Man shot and killed by cousin during family dispute on Russell Street

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his early 50s was shot and killed by his cousin during a domestic-related dispute early Saturday morning in the 3500 block of Russell Street. https://youtu.be/S2eqBzlhfSM Officers arrived to find the man with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was pronounced deceased at the scene while responding to a shooting in progress. According to investigators, the victim was being dropped off by his cousin at home. The two began arguing during the drive, and the situation escalated into a physical altercation upon arrival. During the struggle, the victim was shot once and killed. The suspect does not live at the location, but the victim resided there with another family member.
Man shot in face during confrontation on Guadalupe Street
Houston

Man shot in face during confrontation on Guadalupe Street

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the face during a confrontation early Saturday morning in the 5500 block of Guadalupe Street. https://youtu.be/h3lVkft6fug The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. after officers responded to a call of a shooting and found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the face area. Preliminary information indicates that suspects arrived at the location, and the victim, upon seeing them in the area, went outside to confront them. The confrontation escalated into gunfire. Police stated they have a good identification on the suspects, though no descriptions are being released at this time. The Major Assaults Division has been notified and is conducting the investigation.
Officer injured in suspected DWI crash on North Freeway entrance ramp
Houston

Officer injured in suspected DWI crash on North Freeway entrance ramp

HOUSTON, TX – A Houston police officer was injured in a suspected DWI crash early Saturday morning while conducting traffic control for an earlier incident on the North Freeway. https://youtu.be/Wj69723OcM4 The crash occurred around 1:28 a.m. on the northbound entrance ramp near the 10100 block of the North Freeway Service Road, just before West Road. While the officer was blocking the entry ramp, a pickup truck struck the patrol vehicle, causing significant damage and injuring the officer. The officer was transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition. The driver of the pickup truck is in custody, and investigators believe alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.
Man shot while resting on park bench on in northwest Houston
Houston

Man shot while resting on park bench on in northwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his early 30s was critically injured in a shooting near a park in the 4700 block of West Tidwell late Saturday night. https://youtu.be/Ry1IZD8ejPA The call initially came in shortly after 10 p.m. as a report of a person down at a different location on Paul Quinn. While en route, officers received updated information redirecting them to the area near a walking path and benches just west of a nearby park on W. Tidwell. Upon arrival, officers found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition. Doctors later advised that he had been stabilized. According to preliminary information, the victim was reportedly resting on a bench in the park area when he was shot. He was able ...
Man dies after veering into oncoming traffic on Hopper Road
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
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.
Man drowns near Redfish Island after attempting to retrieve drifting boat
Texas

Man drowns near Redfish Island after attempting to retrieve drifting boat

GALVESTON COUNTY, TX – The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning that claimed the life of 67-year-old Andrew Follett near Redfish Island in Chambers County. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on October 24, 2025, approximately two miles off San Leon near Pier 6. According to investigators, Follett and his wife had anchored their sailboat near Redfish Island and used a smaller shore boat to reach land. The shore boat later came untied and drifted away, prompting Follett to enter the water in an effort to retrieve it. Due to windy conditions, Follett was in the water for roughly 30 to 40 minutes before his wife lost sight of him. A nearby boater who was alerted by the wife located Follett unresponsive in the water and brought him aboard. CPR was administ...
Attorney General Paxton launches investigation into Love Austin PAC and nonprofit over alleged scheme to raise property taxes
Texas

Attorney General Paxton launches investigation into Love Austin PAC and nonprofit over alleged scheme to raise property taxes

AUSTIN, TX, October 24, 2025 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into the Love Austin Political Action Committee (PAC) and nonprofit organization Foundation Communities, Inc. over allegations of a potentially illegal fundraising effort to support Proposition Q, a ballot measure that would increase property taxes in Austin. File Photo (September 2025) According to the Attorney General’s Office, Foundation Communities reportedly pledged $25,000 to Love Austin PAC to help pass the measure, which appears on the November 4 ballot. The organization could benefit financially from the measure’s approval, as it would likely receive a portion of the funds generated through the proposed tax increase. Attorney General Paxton has issued Requests to Examine (RTEs) to ...
Sachse police investigating fatal hit-and-run on The Station Boulevard
Texas

Sachse police investigating fatal hit-and-run on The Station Boulevard

SACHSE, TX – The Sachse Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred around 7 a.m. on Oct. 23 on The Station Boulevard. Police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time, witnessed the vehicle, or has dashcam footage to contact investigators. Anyone with information is urged to call the Sachse Police Department at 972-495-2271 (option 2).
Man found deceased with burns under overpass in Houston
Texas

Man found deceased with burns under overpass in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating after a man was found deceased beneath the North Loop East overpass late Thursday night. The discovery was made around 10:10 p.m. in the 7600 block of North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610). According to the Houston Police Department, the man, believed to be between 40 and 50 years old, was found hanging under the middle of the overpass with burns on his body. Houston Fire Department personnel were already on scene when HPD officers arrived. The cause of death will be determined by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences following an autopsy. Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.