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Dr. Candice Matthews confronts election judge and precinct chair Linda Alaniz over alleged election code violations

13Mar

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Dr. Candice Matthews confronts election judge and precinct chair Linda Alaniz over alleged election code violations

BEXAR COUNTY, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews traveled from Harris County to Bexar County and appeared at the Bexar County Democratic Party office regarding concerns about several alleged election code violations connected to the Texas House District 125 race. https://youtu.be/8F0WFzXqxuI Dr. Matthews, a civil rights activist and former state chair of the Texas Democratic Black Caucus, said community members contacted her about several alleged election code violations, including alleged illegal voter influence, involving the distribution of political materials to voters. Dr. Matthews said sample ballots were placed on constituents’ doors. According to her statement, one version of the ballot included the name and phone number of election judge and precinct chair Linda Alaniz, while a ...

Man struck and killed by train along Hirsch Road in northeast Houston

11Mar

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Houston

Man struck and killed by train along Hirsch Road in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was struck and killed by a train along railroad tracks in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/YW9FJCNiMR8 The incident occurred around 12:58 a.m. near the 11300 block of Hirsch Road. Officers responded to a train fatality call involving a pedestrian on railroad tracks that run parallel to Hirsch Road. The victim is an adult male who appeared to be possibly around 40 years old, maybe late 30s. His identity is unknown at this time. The train, identified as Union Pacific 3848, was traveling southbound when the conductor said they saw something come out of nowhere and felt like they hit something. The train stopped and the crew went back to check, initially unsure if it was an animal or something else before locating the body on the tracks. It is unknown...

Teen shot in the back near Renwick and Glenmont in southwest Houston

11Mar

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Houston

Teen shot in the back near Renwick and Glenmont in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A 17-year-old male was shot once in the back near the intersection of Renwick Drive and Glenmont Drive in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/EJ3ZfmBOZrw The shooting occurred around 8:48 p.m. in the 5800 block of Glenmont. The teen told police he was walking down the street when he heard multiple gunshots and ran down Glenmont Drive to seek help. A citizen assisted the male and called for help before he was transported to a hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition. A witness in the area stated they heard approximately ten gunshots near the intersection but did not know where the shots came from. The Houston Police Department is investigating the shooting.

Man killed after being struck by rideshare driver near the Galleria

10Mar

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Houston

Man killed after being struck by rideshare driver near the Galleria

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed after being struck by an SUV near the intersection of West Alabama Street and Sage Road near the Galleria. https://youtu.be/_KQ6oQYmMoY Police responded around 11:30 p.m. to a reported auto-pedestrian crash involving a Chevrolet SUV and a pedestrian. Investigators said it is unclear whether the crash occurred in the crosswalk or further east along West Alabama. The pedestrian, described as a man possibly in his mid-60s, was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Police said the driver of the Chevrolet SUV, described as a man in his late 50s, remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Authorities said field sobriety tests were administered and no signs of impairment were found. Investigators said the ...

Woman shot in neck while sitting in vehicle in southwest Houston

10Mar

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Houston

Woman shot in neck while sitting in vehicle in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was shot in the neck while sitting inside a vehicle in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/6YOTIw19d_g Police responded around 10:30 p.m. to the 2700 block of Westridge in the Southwest Patrol Division. Officers found an adult female sitting in the front passenger seat of a vehicle in a parking lot with a gunshot wound to the neck. Houston Fire Department crews transported the woman to a local hospital, where she was listed in critical but stable condition. Police said the suspect had been sitting in the back seat of the vehicle before the shooting and fled the scene on foot wearing a dark-colored hoodie. The victim was described as possibly being in her mid-30s. Police said the motive is unknown at this time and it is unclear how the individuals invo...

Man shot in leg outside Jack in the Box near Mangum and West 34th

10Mar

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Houston

Man shot in leg outside Jack in the Box near Mangum and West 34th

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the leg outside a Jack in the Box in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/XXticsNo5D0 Police responded to the shooting at the restaurant located at the corner of Mangum Road and West 34th Street, near a Metro stop. Officers found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the leg. The male told police he had been shot by another person, but officers were not certain if the injury may have been self-inflicted or accidental as the man was reportedly uncooperative. Police also found a firearm on the male. The injury is believed to be non-life-threatening. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Dr. Candice Matthews says documents tied to Bexar County Democratic Party and Texas House District 125 race under review

9Mar

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Bexar County, Public Interest

Dr. Candice Matthews says documents tied to Bexar County Democratic Party and Texas House District 125 race under review

TEXAS – Dr. Candice Matthews said during a press conference that she and her team plan to review documents today connected to the Bexar County Democratic Party and its chairwoman, Michelle Solis. https://youtu.be/jZsIWm7Ybz0 Dr. Matthews said the documents were provided through a tip originating from Bexar County and reference matters involving the local Democratic Party, the elections office, and ballots. The documents also include information related to the race involving Michelle Barrientes Vela for Texas House Representative District 125 and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett. According to Dr. Matthews, she and her team will review the documents and share additional information with the community as it becomes available.

Wrong-way driver killed in crash on Highway 6

9Mar

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Harris County, Houston

Wrong-way driver killed in crash on Highway 6

HOUSTON, TX - A wrong-way driver was killed after causing a multi-vehicle crash along Highway 6 North. https://youtu.be/eXVqP5Hnk6g The crash occurred in the 4100 block of Highway 6 North around 11:01 p.m. Police said a driver was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes when the vehicle struck another vehicle traveling in the middle lane. Debris from the impact then struck two additional vehicles traveling southbound. Two drivers were transported to a hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. The wrong-way driver, identified only as a female at this time, was pronounced deceased. Police also said a woman was arrested after she drove into the crash scene and is believed to have been under the influence. Investigators said the wrong-way dr...

Woman shot during domestic violence incident at Sunset Valley Apartments

8Mar

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Houston

Woman shot during domestic violence incident at Sunset Valley Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was shot during a domestic violence incident at an apartment complex. https://youtu.be/i0U-4Zdxv4g The shooting occurred at 6705 Fairway at the Sunset Valley Apartments in Houston. The female was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The suspect is not in custody at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Overnight storms cause roadway headaches across Houston

8Mar

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Houston

Overnight storms cause roadway headaches across Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Heavy rain overnight caused several problems across Houston roadways, leaving stalled vehicles, high water, and a fallen tree blocking traffic in multiple locations. https://youtu.be/2YmLbNcLRZs In the Memorial Villages area, a large tree fell and blocked the southbound lanes of Voss while also damaging a nearby wall. The Villages Fire Department began working to remove the tree and clear the roadway. During another round of storms, several vehicles stalled in high water on the North Freeway entrance ramp from St. Joseph as drivers attempted to cross the flooded area. High water also caused problems along the South Freeway near Calumet, where several vehicles stalled in the northbound lanes. Across the freeway on the southbound side near the same area, a crash o...