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Driver killed after crashing Dodge Challenger into utility pole in northeast Harris County
Harris County

Driver killed after crashing Dodge Challenger into utility pole in northeast Harris County

CROSBY, TX – A male driver was killed after crashing a Dodge Challenger in northeast Harris County earlier today. https://youtu.be/5tWsPSKREJ0 The single-vehicle crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 12400 block of Crosby Lynchburg. According to initial information, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
La Porte man accused of firing gun at two people arrested after SWAT activation
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La Porte man accused of firing gun at two people arrested after SWAT activation

LA PORTE, TX – A La Porte man was arrested after reportedly firing a handgun at two people during a domestic disturbance, prompting a SWAT response Thursday evening. According to the La Porte Police Department, officers were called to the 11600 block of N. P Street around 6 p.m. on September 18, 2025. The suspect, identified as Christopher Clinton Hinds, allegedly discharged a weapon at two adults outside a residence before retreating into his home. No injuries were reported. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office accepted two felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against Hinds. Officers attempted to call him out of the residence, but when he did not comply, the Bay Area Regional SWAT team was requested. The Bay Area Regional SWAT team, consisting of ...
Suspect charged in 2019 fatal shooting on West Airport Boulevard
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Suspect charged in 2019 fatal shooting on West Airport Boulevard

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 6633 West Airport Boulevard at 12:30 a.m. on January 29, 2019. The suspect, Trevon Demitri Lewis, 28, is charged with murder in the 337th Criminal District Court. The victim has been identified as Terry Clark, 44. According to the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division, Clark was found deceased inside his apartment at the location. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and then saw two men flee the apartment and leave in a white SUV. Further investigation identified Lewis as a suspect. He was charged on September 18 and later arrested by members of HPD’s South Gessner Patrol Division’s Crime Suppression Team with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service. Lewis was booked int...
Man shot in head while playing with guns at north Houston motel
Houston

Man shot in head while playing with guns at north Houston motel

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found with a gunshot wound to the back of the head early Friday morning after a shooting at the Monsoon Inn & Suites located at 7447 North Freeway. https://youtu.be/HQ1js94XzxM Around 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a shooting call and later located the victim at a nearby Shell gas station at 7480 North Shepherd. The man was alert, mobile, and transported by ambulance in non-critical condition. According to the Houston Police Department, the victim stated they were playing with guns when one discharged, striking him in the back of the head. Officers are still processing the scene, and the exact circumstances remain under investigation.
Woman fatally shot during meetup in Harris County
Harris County

Woman fatally shot during meetup in Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was fatally shot Friday evening after parking in the 6200 block of Sierra Blanca with her brother and boyfriend for a meetup. https://youtu.be/KzlumNb-_i4 The shooting occurred around 7:21 p.m., and deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an in-progress shooting call. Upon arrival, deputies found an adult white female inside a parked vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound. EMS personnel pronounced her deceased at the scene. According to investigators, the victim and her relatives were at the location for a meetup when an altercation broke out, and the victim was shot. The brother and boyfriend are cooperating with investigators. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case.
Teen killed in shooting at Circle K gas station on North Braeswood
Houston

Teen killed in shooting at Circle K gas station on North Braeswood

HOUSTON, TX – A teenage male was killed following a shooting at a Circle K gas station in the 5400 block of North Braeswood Friday evening around 7:30 p.m. https://youtu.be/2GLvkk-tIV4 According to the Houston Police Department, two groups of individuals met in the parking lot when a physical altercation broke out. The fight escalated, leading to gunfire. The victim, described as a male between 15 and 17 years old, was struck once in the chest. He was transported to a hospital by private vehicle, where he was pronounced deceased. Houston Police Department homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene. Multiple witnesses have been detained as police continue gathering statements to determine what led up to the shooting.
Frisco police fatally shoot knife-wielding man during welfare check at park
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Frisco police fatally shoot knife-wielding man during welfare check at park

FRISCO, TX – A 31-year-old man was fatally shot by Frisco Police officers during a welfare check after he reportedly advanced toward them with a knife. The incident occurred around 9:50 a.m. on September 18, 2025, in the 8000 block of McKinney Road. Officers responded to a report that a man, later identified as Logan Holliday of Frisco, was armed with a knife and had already harmed himself. Officers located Holliday in a wooded area on the north side of Frisco Commons Park. According to police, Holliday ignored verbal commands and continued advancing toward officers with the knife in hand. Officers deployed a less lethal option, but when it failed to stop him, they discharged their duty weapons. Officers administered lifesaving measures on scene. Holliday was transported by Fr...
Houston Airports first in Texas to launch free ASL interpreting service for Deaf travelers
Texas

Houston Airports first in Texas to launch free ASL interpreting service for Deaf travelers

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Airports has become the first in Texas to offer free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) visual interpreting services at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The rollout coincides with Deaf Awareness Month, observed throughout September. File Photo (December 2021) The service is provided through the Aira ASL App, which connects deaf and hard-of-hearing travelers to live, professional ASL interpreters via video feed. Travelers can use the service free of charge throughout both airports—from check-in to baggage claim—by utilizing their phone’s camera and screen to interact with the interpreter in real time. “Accessibility is not optional. It is a core part of how we serve the public,” said Jim Szczesniak, direc...
Judge Hidalgo: Harris County to sue EPA over termination of Solar for All program
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Judge Hidalgo: Harris County to sue EPA over termination of Solar for All program

HARRIS COUNTY, TX, September 18, 2025 – The Harris County Commissioners Court has authorized the County Attorney’s Office to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following the federal government’s decision to terminate the Solar for All Program. File Photo (August 2025) In April 2024, Harris County and other Texas jurisdictions were awarded over $249 million through the Solar for All grant, a federal initiative created under the Biden-Harris Administration to promote clean energy access and workforce development nationwide. Harris County’s application was led by the Office of County Administration in collaboration with the County Judge’s Office. However, in July 2025, the Trump Administration announced the termination of the program, prompting the ...
HPD Senior Police Officer Alex Roberts killed in Anderson County crash while on traffic escort
Texas

HPD Senior Police Officer Alex Roberts killed in Anderson County crash while on traffic escort

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department has announced the death of Senior Police Officer Alex Roberts, who was killed in a vehicle crash while conducting a traffic escort. The crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday in Anderson County, Texas. Officer Roberts was assigned to HPD’s Solo Motorcycle Detail. The department has asked for continued prayers for Officer Roberts' family and the extended HPD family during this time of mourning. More information will follow if it becomes available.