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US regulators close Jeep fire danger investigation amid Stellantis recall of 1M vehicles
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has closed its preliminary investigation into a risk of fire in more 1 million Jeep vehicles.
David Persse, ‘pioneer’ of Houston’s EMS system, dies at 67
Marty Lancton, president of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, said his innovations “saved countless thousands of lives over the years.”...
Houston police fatally shoot man charged with indecency with a child during arrest attempt
The shooting occurred at a Houston-area dog daycare in the 9600 block of Yupondale Drive where the man was allegedly employed.
Houston police fatally shoot man wanted on child sex crime warrant after he pulled gun during arrest attempt
A man is dead after being shot by a Houston police officer Monday night. According to reports, the man was shot after he pointed a weapon at officers while they were attempting to take him into custody. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. at a facility in the 9600 block of Yup...
Baytown-area shooting kills father, injures 19-year-old daughter; daughter's ex in custody
The victims' wife and mother suspected the ex was involved before his arrest was announced.
Police officer in custody after toddler brings loaded gun to Michigan daycare
A Michigan police department has launched an investigation into an incident on Monday at a local daycare where a toddler had a loaded firearm.
Healthcare aide killed, 90-year-old man critically wounded in southeast Houston shooting
A healthcare aide was killed and a 90-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting at a southeast Houston home Monday afternoon, according to Houston police. Officers were called around 1 p.m. to the 11500 block of Panay Drive. Authorities initially believed the incident was...
Houston man sentenced to 35 years in prison in smuggling case tied to fatal crash
A 26-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for his role in a cartel-linked human smuggling ring tied to a fatal 2022 Texas car crash....
Gov. Greg Abbott declares statewide emergency over soaring diesel prices in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation for all 254 Texas counties on Monday as record diesel prices and fuel shortages threaten agriculture and freight....
Austin City Council candidate released after arrest tied to ICE protest
Ramos participated in a protest against the shooting of Wilber Garces Perez on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Man possibly shot at Houston nightclub on Gulf Freeway, police say
Houston police are investigating a possible shooting at a Gulf Freeway nightclub this morning. Officers responded around 4 a.m. to 9255 Gulf Freeway after a call came in reporting a shooting. At least one person has been transported to a hospital, though police have not confirmed...
Former Tomball coach plans not guilty plea after arrest on child sex charges, attorney says
A former Houston-area high school football coach is facing two felony charges after a woman told investigators that a sexual relationship with him began when she was 16 years old and he was working at Tomball High School. Nicholas Alan Codutti, 43, is charged with indecency with ...
Harris County deputies discover 18-year-old in fatal crash was shot multiple times
An 18-year-old driver died at the hospital after being found shot multiple times following a crash on Kuykendahl Road, according to Harris County authorities....
Man arrested for crashing into Rosenberg store for bathroom
"I guess when you gotta go, you gotta go."
Driver killed in rollover crash on US-90 in east Harris County
A man reportedly struck a guard rail and a cement wall on Highway 90, causing the vehicle to roll over.
Man killed after being struck multiple times on Gulf Freeway near Baybrook Mall, HPD says
A man was killed Saturday night after being struck on the northbound Gulf Freeway near El Dorado Boulevard and Baybrook Mall, Houston police said. Clear Lake Division officers responded to the crash around 9:11 p.m. after receiving reports that a man was walking in multiple lanes...
Fatal pedestrian crash on I-10 leads to second crash injuring Houston officer
A pedestrian was struck and killed late Friday night on the East Freeway, and a Houston police officer was injured shortly after when a motorist crashed into a patrol vehicle blocking the accident scene, authorities said....
Person found fatally shot in back after car crashes into pole in northeast Houston
Houston police are investigating after a person was found with a gunshot wound following a vehicle crash early Sunday, near Mesa Drive and Nyssa Street in northeast Houston. According to HPD, officers responded around 1:40 a.m. after reports that a car had struck a pole. A securi...
Man fatally struck while crossing East Freeway on foot; officer injured while blocking traffic
A man was hit and killed while crossing the East Freeway late Saturday night after his truck reportedly ran out of gas, according to Houston police. The crash happened around 11:55 p.m. on I-10 near Mercury Drive. Investigators believe the man crossed the freeway to get fuel and ...
2 hospitalized after fire damages historic LGBTQ+ bar in Galveston
Two people are hospitalized after a fire damaged Robert’s Lafitte, a historic LGBTQ+ bar in Galveston, overnight. Firefighters were called to the bar near Avenue Q and 25th Street. The Galveston Fire Department said the fire began in a shed next door before spreading to the busin...
12-year-old boy shot while sitting in minivan in Harris County parking lot
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a 12-year-old boy was wounded Friday night when he was caught in the crossfire as someone in a sedan fired at a truck driving through a parking lot....
Houston man dies after truck he was working on rolls over him during attempted repair
Houston police said a man died after the truck he was attempting to repair rolled backward onto him Friday night.
Houston man killed when truck rolls over him during attempted repair
A man died after a truck rolled backward onto him while he was helping repair the vehicle at a Houston home Friday night. According to HPD Sgt. Garcia, the incident appears to be an accidental death. Several detained as Houston police, city departments target southeast Houston af...
Several detained as Houston police, city departments target southeast Houston after-hours club
Several people were detained early Saturday as Houston police and multiple city departments responded to an after-hours club in southeast Houston. The operation happened around 2:30 a.m. at El Volcan in the 3700 block of Broadway. 17-year-old in custody in connection to fatal sho...
Teen suspect arrested after 17-year-old shot dead near Houston high school: Police - ABC News
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Historic LGBTQ bar in Galveston escapes damage from shed fire, 2 taken to the hospital
A historic LGBTQ bar in Galveston escaped serious damage after a shed fire on Friday evening.
Suspect arrested after Houston ISD Westbury High School student was shot, killed
A 17-year-old has been arrested following a deadly shooting that took the life of a 17-year-old Westbury High School student.
Houston ISD Westbury High School student killed in shooting near campus
A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting....
Harris County crime: 14-year-old charged with murder following August disturbance call
A 14-year-old teen has been charged with murder following an August disturbance call near Hidden Meadow Park.
Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tob...
Fetal remains discovered inside freezer of Independence Heights home
Homicide detectives are investigating after fetal remains were discovered inside a freezer at an Independence Heights home. Investigators say the remains were found Friday morning after a woman—whose age has not been released—experienced a medical emergency. She reportedly did no...
Exploding power banks recalled for causing burn injury, $2M in fire damage
More than 20,000 power banks have been recalled after several reported explosions, including one that caused $2 million in fire damage.
Nearly 48,500 mattresses recalled over fire hazard
Nearly 48,500 Kesyup mattresses sold on Amazon have been recalled because they violate federal flammability standards and could pose a risk of serious injury or death in a fire....
Death penalty taken off table in Utah murder retrial after DNA findings
A man who spent years on death row for a 1985 murder is scheduled to stand trial again after newly analyzed DNA evidence tied to the crime scene didn't match him....
Pittsburgh children's doctor stabbed to death by man who claimed to be God
A Pittsburgh children’s doctor was stabbed to death while sleeping in bed next to his wife, police said. His wife was also stabbed multiple times and sustained critical injuries,...
Houston police looking for suspect in aggravated robbery
Houston police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a man in east Houston. The robbery happened around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, near a business on Sultan Drive. Police say the victim was sitting in his parked vehicle when a man approac...
Search warrant in north Houston leads to multiple arrests, drugs allegedly found
Multiple arrests have been made after a search warrant was executed in North Houston on Thursday evening, DPS officials said.