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Who killed Emilio Lee Vargas? Family still searches for answers almost one year later
Houston

Who killed Emilio Lee Vargas? Family still searches for answers almost one year later

HOUSTON, TX – Emilio Lee Vargas was killed almost one year ago, and his family is still searching for answers. https://youtu.be/XKSDN5stsbM According to his sister, Emilio was leaving a party on Chadwick Street in the Jacinto City area when he was shot once in the head. She states a neighbor near the home said he was left on the ground for more than 30 minutes without receiving any help before being transported to the hospital. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased just eight minutes after arriving. His sister believes he was targeted, not the victim of a drive-by shooting as initially reported. She says surveillance video supports her belief, showing that only one shot was fired. Emilio was a father-to-be at the time of his death, and his son was born on ...
Paxton to speak at UT Austin Turning Point USA event on Nov. 3
Texas

Paxton to speak at UT Austin Turning Point USA event on Nov. 3

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is scheduled to speak at a Turning Point USA event hosted by the University of Texas at Austin chapter on Monday, November 3. File Photo (September 2025) The event will take place in the Auditorium of the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center (WCP Room 1.402) at 2201 Speedway. Doors will open at 6:20 p.m. CT, and the program will begin at 7:00 p.m. CT. Paxton, who has recently spoken at other Turning Point USA events in Houston and Lubbock, will address topics related to freedom, Texas values, and youth leadership. The event is open to the public, with preferred seating for students.
HPD releases photos of suspect in fatal shooting of John Crockett, asks for public’s help
Texas

HPD releases photos of suspect in fatal shooting of John Crockett, asks for public’s help

HOUSTON, TX – Police are looking for a suspect captured on surveillance footage in connection with the fatal shooting of John Crockett in southeast Houston. The shooting occurred around 10:45 a.m. on October 22 in the 7900 block of Comal Street. Officers responded to the scene and found Crockett, 54, with gunshot wounds inside a crashed vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators say Crockett was driving when the suspect approached, made contact, and then shot him. The suspect fled on foot heading southbound, and the vehicle collided with a telephone pole. The suspect, seen riding a bicycle before the shooting, was wearing a blue shirt, blue pants, and black shoes. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is urged to conta...
Witnesses saw person walking away before trailer fire that left one dead in Amarillo
Texas

Witnesses saw person walking away before trailer fire that left one dead in Amarillo

AMARILLO, TX – A suspicious death is under investigation after a trailer fire was reported early Monday morning near NW 5th and Lamar. File Photo (October 2025) At approximately 4:53 a.m., officers responded to the scene where an RV trailer was fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, and a deceased individual was discovered inside the trailer. Witnesses reported seeing a person walking away from the area shortly before smoke became visible, prompting the 911 call. Fire Marshals, homicide investigators, and crime scene units responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Amarillo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
6 injured in Highlands mobile home fire, including 3 children
Texas

6 injured in Highlands mobile home fire, including 3 children

HIGHLANDS, TX – Investigators are working to determine the cause of a mobile home fire that injured seven people early this morning in the 900 block of Pauline Street. Photo Courtesy of HCFMO The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire occurred around midnight. Six individuals were transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital Downtown for treatment of smoke inhalation and burn injuries. An elder adult male was life-flighted in critical condition, and another adult male was transported in critical condition. An adult female and three children were initially reported in stable condition; however, the Fire Marshal's Office later confirmed that at 3:08 a.m., the adult female’s condition had worsened and she is now listed as critical. Multiple agencies responded to the blaze, ...
Viewer video shows aftermath of major accident on FM 1960 overnight
Texas

Viewer video shows aftermath of major accident on FM 1960 overnight

HOUSTON, TX – A viewer video captured the aftermath of a major crash on FM 1960 between Jones Road and Bobcat Road. One vehicle appeared to be on its side. It was also raining at the time, though it is not known if slick roads were a factor. It is also unknown if there were any injuries. https://youtube.com/shorts/SQ3Zyud6vXQ?feature=share
Four shot, one deceased, following early morning nightclub shooting in Houston
Houston

Four shot, one deceased, following early morning nightclub shooting in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – An investigation is underway after four people were shot, one fatally, early Sunday morning in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/RlTYf0gOPCU According to Houston Police, officers first received a hospital check call around 5:06 a.m. after two people arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds. The victims told officers they had been shot at a nightclub (El Caribe) on Rampart Street. When police went to the club, nothing appeared out of place. Just before 6 a.m., officers were called to a second location, a nightclub in the 6900 block of Ashcroft Drive, just south of Bellaire Boulevard, where they found two additional victims. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and another was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. In total, four people...
18-wheeler overturns on Beltway amid slick road conditions
Harris County, Houston

18-wheeler overturns on Beltway amid slick road conditions

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputy constables responded to a major accident overnight involving an overturned 18-wheeler in the 3500 block of North Sam Houston Parkway West near Antoine. https://youtu.be/geJYEVbgP-I The frontage was shut down while crews cleared the scene. According to Constable Mark Herman, the roadway was slick when the accident occurred. There is no word on injuries at this time.
Driver found with multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into a parked vehicle in Alief
Houston

Driver found with multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into a parked vehicle in Alief

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found shot to death inside a vehicle that crashed into a parked car outside a home in the 6400 block of Briar Terrace Saturday night. https://youtu.be/4wYX0GNfeyw Around 9 p.m., residents reported hearing a loud boom just outside their home. When they went outside to investigate, they discovered their parked vehicle had been struck. As they approached the vehicle that caused the crash, they saw the driver had been shot multiple times. The residents immediately called police. Houston Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the driver deceased at the scene. At this time, it is unknown what led up to the shooting. The homeowners did not recognize the driver or the vehicle involved. Officers canvassed the area and knocked on nearby doors to coll...
Multiple families displaced in Atascocita following report of smoke after lightning strike
Harris County, Houston

Multiple families displaced in Atascocita following report of smoke after lightning strike

ATASCOCITA, TX – The Atascocita Fire Department responded to a report of smoke following a lightning strike at the Timberlakes Apartments on Timber Forest Drive Saturday evening. https://youtu.be/BMt1nsWTo58 According to the Atascocita Fire Department, heavy smoke was coming from Building E, prompting a second alarm response. There are no reported injuries, but multiple families have been displaced from their apartments. AFD also expressed appreciation to their neighboring mutual aid partners for assisting in rapidly suppressing the fire.