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Motorcyclist killed in collision at Greens and Gears roads
Houston

Motorcyclist killed in collision at Greens and Gears roads

HOUSTON, TX – A male motorcyclist was pronounced deceased following a crash involving a dirt bike and a pickup truck at the intersection of Greens Road and Gears Road. https://youtu.be/ag5MzkTzRok The collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. Preliminary information indicates the pickup truck was traveling westbound on Gears Road and attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Greens Road when it collided with a dirt bike traveling eastbound. The rider was ejected and struck a separate vehicle that was stopped at the light. CPR was administered at the scene, but the rider was pronounced deceased shortly afterward. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Witnesses reported that one of the vehicles may have run the red light, but investigators are reviewing surveillance fo...
One killed, one injured in shooting after hotel confrontation near SH 6
Harris County

One killed, one injured in shooting after hotel confrontation near SH 6

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – One man was killed and another injured following a shooting late Saturday night near the intersection of Clay Road and State Highway 6. https://youtu.be/JfNkYiw3Qb0 The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of SH 6. Deputies responded to an in-progress call and located two male gunshot victims. One was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS, while the second was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A third male, who was driving the vehicle, was detained at the scene. Deputies determined that the three individuals were at a hotel approximately one mile away when they encountered at least one suspect who opened fire on their vehicle. The group fled to the State Highway 6 location in an attempt to escap...
Man critically injured in shooting near gas station on Windswept
Houston

Man critically injured in shooting near gas station on Windswept

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his early to mid-20s is in critical condition following a shooting near a gas station exit in the 6300 block of Windswept. https://youtu.be/OgvqjvVLwUY The incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. Officers responded to a shooting call and located a Hispanic male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital and underwent surgery. A second individual, who was not critically injured, arrived at the hospital shortly afterward and is believed to be connected to the incident. The Houston Police Department’s Major Assaults Division is investigating.
United flight bound for Frankfurt diverted back to Houston
Houston

United flight bound for Frankfurt diverted back to Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A United Airlines flight bound for Frankfurt was diverted back to Houston shortly after takeoff Saturday evening. https://youtu.be/C9VKiiZJtnE Flight N217UA, operated on a Boeing 777-200, departed Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) at 6:24 p.m. CDT on May 31, 2025, but returned to IAH by 8:14 p.m. The Houston Fire Department met the aircraft upon arrival. Details have not been released regarding the reason for the diversion. More information will follow if it becomes available.
Man shot and killed outside family home on Sonnet Glen
Harris County

Man shot and killed outside family home on Sonnet Glen

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed outside his family’s home in the 7100 block of Sonnet Glen around 12:43 a.m this morning. https://youtu.be/jBnX40HtcMM Deputies responded to a call for service and found a 36-year-old male unresponsive with a gunshot wound. EMS personnel arrived and pronounced him deceased at the scene. According to investigators, the victim’s parents were inside the home when they heard a gunshot. They discovered him lying in the walkway leading to the front entrance. The victim lived at the residence with his parents and several other relatives. A red vehicle was seen leaving the area immediately after the shooting. A search warrant is being obtained for the residence to assist in the ongoing investigation. It is currently unknown whether the vict...
Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with crash into home, injuring man in bed
Houston

Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with crash into home, injuring man in bed

HOUSTON, TX – A brief police pursuit ended around 2 a.m. after a suspect crashed a stolen vehicle into a home in the 6700 block of Cotton. https://youtu.be/upzzbxiMxJM Officers had spotted the stolen vehicle they were searching for in the area and initiated a short pursuit. After officers used an approved stopping technique, the driver lost control and crashed into a home. The suspect fled the scene on foot following the crash but was detained by officers shortly after. A 25-year-old man, who was in bed inside the home at the time of the crash, sustained injuries. He was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
Multi-county pursuit ends after driver goes off road
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.
Suspect arrested following armed robbery at Friendswood bank
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...
“Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all” comment from Texas woman sparks backlash
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...
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...