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Update 12/4/25 - Houston Police have confirmed the crash at El Dorado Boulevard and Hickory Knoll Drive was fatal, stating the 42-year-old male driver of a Ford Focus died at the scene after failing to yield at a stop sign and being struck by an eastbound Ford F-250 pulling a trailer. The collision pushed both vehicles into westbound lanes, where the F-250 then struck an Acura MDX. Updated Story: https://www.houstonstringer.com/2025/12/04/residents-raise-concern-about-dangerous-intersection-on-el-dorado-following-fatal-crash-yesterday/ HOUSTON, TX – A major crash involving three vehicles occurred at the intersection of Hickory Knoll and El Dorado in the Middlebrook subdivision in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/IfyI6uHbwcs According to a neighbor, the intersection has bee...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police responded to a reported shooting at the Wingate by Wyndham located at 1330 N. Sam Houston Parkway E near George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). https://youtu.be/cDWd2dK7H1U Details about what led up to the shooting and whether anyone was injured remain unknown at this time. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police arrested a suspect in the death of a man found at 600 East Tidwell Road at about 8:30 a.m. on November 25. https://youtu.be/6M9gj6OiRO0 The suspect, Carl Taylor, 44, is charged with murder and tampering with evidence in the 179th Criminal District Court. The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to court documents, the victim was struck with a television, causing injuries that led to his death. Houston Metro Police Department officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male in a wheelchair at a bus stop at the address. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene, and the man was found to have suffered multiple injuries. Houston polic...

HOUSTON, TX – A 48-year-old cyclist who had been reported missing since November 18, 2025, has been found safe, according to one of his friends. Jason Granger was the subject of a Houston Police Department Missing Persons Division investigation after he was last seen traveling between his home in West University and his workplace in the Heights. His disappearance prompted concern from those who knew him and led to public requests for information regarding his whereabouts. Granger has since been located and is safe. Note: Photo has been removed.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police say a homeowner was shot around 1:20 a.m. after exchanging gunfire with two males during an attempted home invasion in the 9400 block of East Avenue J. https://youtu.be/1Ov6WrZHeUk The shooting occurred when two males approached the residence and attempted to force entry. Police say a gunfight followed between the homeowner and the suspects. The homeowner was struck at least once and drove himself to Houston Fire Department Station 23, where officers later located him and obtained his statement. One suspect was found on Avenue L after knocking on a nearby door. Officers took him into custody and noted he had multiple gunshot wounds. The second suspect possibly left the area in a vehicle and has not been located. If you have any information, you ar...

HOUSTON, TX – A fire at the North Village Green Condominiums at 218 Plaza Verde was escalated to three alarms after a mayday call was issued when a firefighter became trapped inside the building. https://youtu.be/ZtH8QHbHtqc The Houston Fire Department rescued the firefighter, who was evaluated by EMS and then returned to assist in fighting the blaze. The cause of the fire and whether anyone else was injured remain unknown at this time. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – According to Assistant Chief Luis Menendez-Sierra with the Houston Police Department, an officer-involved shooting occurred at the Ace Cash Express at 203 West Greens after a hold-up panic alarm was activated. https://youtu.be/V3MAC8tHPF0 At approximately 8:33 a.m., North Belt Patrol officers responded to the alarm. An officer arrived within minutes and saw a male suspect holding a female employee at gunpoint and using her as a shield as he exited the business. The officer, a six-year veteran of HPD, responded to the threat of the suspect and fired multiple times, striking him. Officers provided first aid before the suspect was transported to a hospital, where he is in stable condition. He is described as a Black male between 25 and 30 years old. No injuries were r...

HOUSTON, TX – According to the Houston Police Department, officers from the South Central Station were involved in a major crash after another vehicle reportedly disregarded a stop sign at the intersection of Chenevert and Tuam. https://youtu.be/BgPruoKXO_4 Police stated the HPD patrol unit was traveling northbound on Chenevert, which has no stop signs at the intersection. The civilian vehicle was driving westbound on Tuam, where stop signs control traffic in both directions, and failed to stop before striking the marked unit. Police noted the officers had the right of way. Two officers and two occupants of the civilian vehicle were transported to Memorial Hermann. All were reported to be conscious, breathing, and in stable condition with injuries believed to be non-critical, pe...

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department responded around 9 p.m. to a vacant strip center that caught fire for the second time this year. https://youtu.be/Di4WmkwLb-s According to Houston Fire Department Deputy Chief James Pennington, crews arrived and quickly shifted to a defensive attack. A two-alarm was pulled by incident command for additional manpower but was called off shortly after. Roughly 50 firefighters responded to the scene. A primary search confirmed no one was inside. The fire was contained, and crews remained for several hours to overhaul the structure, check for hidden hotspots, and manage traffic in the area. Arson investigators responded, and Houston police assisted with traffic control. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Pennington re...