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Multi-county pursuit ends after driver goes off road
31May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Multi-county pursuit ends after driver goes off road

HOUSTON, TX – A law enforcement pursuit that began around 11:50 p.m. in Houston traveled across multiple counties before ending near Cleveland, Texas, shortly after 12:30 a.m. https://youtu.be/UT00AEpWPDg The chase reportedly started somewhere in the loop. The driver continued north through Harris and Montgomery counties before ending up in Liberty County. The pursuit ended when the driver exited the roadway near Majnik and Dudley on the U.S. 59 North Bypass, using the U-turn under the Eastex Freeway in Cleveland. The driver, who was operating a pickup truck, was evaluated by EMS on scene but was not transported to a hospital. The pursuit may have been initiated on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. We will keep you posted if more information becomes available.
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Suspect arrested following armed robbery at Friendswood bank
30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Suspect arrested following armed robbery at Friendswood bank

FRIENDSWOOD, TX – A 58-year-old Houston man has been charged with robbery following an armed bank robbery that occurred in Friendswood. According to the Friendswood Police Department, officers responded at approximately 11:05 a.m. on May 29, 2025, to a report of an armed robbery at Bank OZK, located at 301 E. Parkwood Ave. Witnesses provided information and surveillance video that enabled officers to identify the suspect vehicle and track it into Houston. At approximately 12:47 p.m., the Friendswood Police Department’s Field Support Unit, with assistance from the Houston Police Department, located the suspect in a gray Acura SUV at the intersection of Magnum Road and Dacoma Street. The vehicle was transported to the Friendswood Police Department and processed for evidence. Office...
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“Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all” comment from Texas woman sparks backlash
30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

“Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all” comment from Texas woman sparks backlash

May 30, 2025 – A Facebook comment stating, “Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all,” has triggered widespread outrage online. The post, widely perceived as racially charged, has drawn hundreds of responses across multiple platforms and prompted efforts to verify the identity of the person behind the account. The comment has ignited confusion and conflicting narratives. While some believe the original account holder posted it, others claim her account was hacked. One social media user claimed that Hardin Independent School District had issued a statement saying the account was compromised and that authorities were investigating. However, no such statement has been found on any official platform linked to the school district. A recurring name in the discussion i...
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30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Crane rollover near I-10 bridge leaves one seriously injured, airlifted to trauma center

COLUMBUS, TX – At approximately 3 a.m., the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported crane rollover with entrapment in a construction zone along the westbound lanes of I-10 near the 695 mile marker. Credit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire Department Upon arrival, first responders found that a trackhoe and a traffic control barrier had rolled off a bridge into a nearby pond. Firefighters performed a complex water rescue, extricating the trapped individual from the water and carrying them up an embankment to a waiting EMS crew. The patient sustained severe leg injuries and was airlifted to a Level 1 trauma center for further treatment. The operat...
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Shooting reported at Reserve at 63 Sixty Three Apartments
26May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Shooting reported at Reserve at 63 Sixty Three Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Reserve at 63 Sixty Three Apartments located at 6363 W Airport Boulevard on Monday afternoon. https://youtu.be/L-M3xS3czRg Details surrounding the shooting are not known at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.
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HPD: Officer shoots suspect after being pinned by vehicle in Galleria-area confrontation
25May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

HPD: Officer shoots suspect after being pinned by vehicle in Galleria-area confrontation

HOUSTON, TX – A Houston Police sergeant shot a suspect after being pinned by a vehicle in the 5000 block of Westheimer around 5:20 p.m. Saturday evening, according to HPD. https://youtu.be/uJDjlT7myU8 The incident began when officers working an extra job near the Galleria identified a vehicle believed to be connected to a previous crime. As they approached, the driver exited a private property and began traveling against traffic on Westheimer. According to HPD, a sergeant approached the driver’s side, at which point he became pinned between the suspect’s vehicle and another object. The sergeant then discharged his weapon multiple times, striking the suspect in the torso. The suspect, identified only as a Black male, continued across Westheimer before coming to a stop. Officer...
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HCSO investigating officer-involved shooting on Basil Point in North Harris County
25May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

HCSO investigating officer-involved shooting on Basil Point in North Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred just before 2 a.m. in the 2600 block of Basil Point Court in North Harris County. https://youtu.be/rAnM0eNK9O0 Harris County Precinct 1 deputies responded to a disturbance involving a suspect reportedly drinking and firing a weapon into the air. Deputies received consent from the homeowner and entered the residence to locate the suspect, identified as a 47-year-old Hispanic male and the husband of the 911 caller. Deputies observed the suspect on the back porch through a window. When they opened the back door, the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at deputies and possibly fired. Two deputies returned fire, striking the suspect in the abdomen. The suspect fled the sc...
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Man shot during confrontation between ex and current boyfriend at Quail Creek Apartments
25May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man shot during confrontation between ex and current boyfriend at Quail Creek Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot during an altercation involving a new boyfriend and an ex-boyfriend at the Quail Creek Apartments in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/za655LVjOLM Houston Police Department Northwest Patrol officers responded to the shooting around midnight in the 8000 block of Grow Lane. The confrontation occurred outdoors in a common area of the apartment complex. The victim, believed to be the ex-boyfriend and in his 30s, was shot once in the lower extremities. Responding officers applied a tourniquet to his leg before he was transported by Houston Fire Department medics to a nearby hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. A possible suspect is in custody. No children were present during the incident.
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One person transported to hospital after house fire in northeast Houston
25May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

One person transported to hospital after house fire in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – One person was transported to the hospital as a precaution following a house fire in the 5500 block of Weaver Drive in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/1eCDtD5tdqg Houston Fire Department crews were dispatched to the scene around 10:11 p.m. and arrived by 10:15 p.m. to find the structure heavily involved in flames. Reports indicated that all occupants had exited the residence prior to firefighters’ arrival. Crews conducted an offensive fire attack while confirming that no one remained inside the structure. No firefighter injuries were reported. Arson investigators are on scene to determine the cause of the fire.
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