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Man charged with murder after shooting girlfriend in east Houston
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- Man charged with murder after shooting girlfriend in east Houston
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON - A man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a woman in the 11100 block of Maritime Drive in east Houston.
The victim was identified as Tonya Swink, 41. According to investigators, Swink and the suspect, Cody Prince, 29, were in a dating relationship.
Police allege the couple began arguing and that Swink was threatening to end the relationship when Prince allegedly shot her. Swink was pronounced deceased.
Following the investigation, Prince was charged with murder and booked into the Harris County Jail.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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- Man charged with murder after shooting outside north Houston cantina
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Juan Lopez is now charged with murder after investigators say a parking lot argument escalated into a shooting.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, an argument broke out between two groups of people, which escalated into a shooting that injured 18-year-old Jonathan Mata, who was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
A second victim, a 20-year-old man believed to be a family member, was also shot and remains hospitalized in fair condition.
Investigators say Lopez was detained after a witness followed him and provided updates to police
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- Passenger deceased after Mustang crashes into Acura stopped on Southwest Freeway shoulder
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Houston police are investigating a fatal crash on the inbound Southwest Freeway near the Chimney Rock exit. Investigators said an Acura had stopped on the shoulder after losing its bumper when it was struck from behind by a Ford Mustang and caught on fire.
A passenger in the Acura was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the driver was hospitalized with a punctured lung.
Police said there were signs of intoxication involving the 20-year-old Mustang driver, and the Harris County District Attorney's Office is also investigating the crash.
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- Mustang driver evades police after driving though a crash investigation
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A Mustang driver went around a roadblock set up by Harris County Sheriff deputies and drove into an active crash investigation scene earlier today on Kirby @ Beltway 8.
Deputies attempted to get him to stop, but the driver decided the better course of action was to evade them and decided to take off.
Fortunately, no deputies were injured.
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- Woman found deceased outside unoccupied trailer in northeast Harris County
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A man returned to a property in north Harris County early Saturday morning and found a woman unresponsive outside an unoccupied trailer on Blue Bell Road.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the man was gone for about 20 minutes before he returned and found her. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
At this time, deputies say they have found no evidence of foul play, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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- Dr. Matthews visits Mira Bella Apartments after ceiling collapse kills dog
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- 39:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON - Dr. Matthews visited the Mira Bella Apartments on Imperial Valley Drive in north Houston after residents reported a ceiling collapse inside an apartment that killed a dog and injured two people.
Residents said the collapse happened the previous afternoon while two people were inside the apartment. One resident said his girlfriend had stepped outside moments before the ceiling gave way, while he and another man were trapped beneath falling sheetrock. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment. The family's dog later died following the ceiling collapse.
Dr. Matthews toured the damaged apartment, where large sections of the ceiling had collapsed into the living area. Other sections of the ceiling appeared to be bulging, and visible mold was present in multiple areas. Residents also said they had experienced ongoing roof leaks before the ceiling gave way, raising additional concerns about the condition of the building.
The tenant said apart...
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- SWAT called after man allegedly headbutted woman he was dating and barricaded himself in home
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- SWAT was called out to a home in north Houston after a man allegedly headbutted a woman he was dating and then barricaded himself inside a residence on Briarcliff.
According to the Houston Police Department, the woman is believed to have suffered a broken nose but is in stable condition.
An arrest warrant was obtained for family violence assault, and officers are working to take the suspect into custody.
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- Innocent juvenile injured in shooting near Discovery Green during fight involving adult men
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- An innocent juvenile was injured after gunfire broke out during a fight involving a group of adult men in downtown, not far from Discovery Green.
According to the Houston Police Department, a suspect pulled out a gun and opened fire during the fight, and a boy was shot in the armpit.
He was transported to a hospital in stable condition, and police are looking for the shooter.
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- Motorcyclist killed after crashing into light pole on Katy Freeway service road
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A motorcyclist was killed along the Katy Freeway service road near North Post Oak earlier today.
According to the Houston Police Department, the rider was operating a blue Kawasaki Ninja when the motorcycle left the roadway and struck a curb before hitting a light pole.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police said no other vehicles were involved, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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- Man shot while allegedly attempting to break into North Shepherd pool hall
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A man in his 20s was shot in the leg while attempting to break into a pool hall on North Shepherd around 2 a.m. this morning.
According to the Houston Police Department, a man in his 70s, who was working at the time, heard banging behind the business and found two men outside, allegedly trying to break in.
One of the men then charged at him with bugulary tools before the man discharged his weapon and struck him in the leg.
Both suspects then took off running. The wounded suspect was later found at a nearby Jack in the Box and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The second suspect remains at large.
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- Man found fatally shot in driveway in northeast Houston
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A 64-year-old man was found shot to death outside a vehicle in the driveway of a home on Boyce Street early Thursday morning.
Houston police responded around 5:20 a.m. and found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Neighbors reported hearing a disturbance before multiple gunshots. Police say there is no known motive, no suspect has been identified, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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- Three Suspects in Custody Following Reported Shooting in North Harris County
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - Deputies with Constable Mark Herman's office responded to a shooting last night on Brushy Canyon in north Harris County and quickly detained three suspects.
One person suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
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- Dr. Matthews Visits Country Living Apartments Following Slumlord Condition Complaints
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- 26:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX - Dr. Matthews is calling for county leaders to investigate conditions at Country Living Apartments after touring multiple units where residents described alleged health and safety concerns, including possible gas leaks, mold, sewage odors, water damage and deteriorating living conditions.
During the walkthrough, residents alleged they have repeatedly complained to management about unsafe conditions but have seen little improvement. One resident, who said she previously worked for the property owner cleaning apartments, alleged she was asked to prepare units she believed were not fit for occupancy.
Residents also alleged problems including leaking ceilings, water damage, smoke damage from a previous fire, persistent mold, insect infestations and foul odors. One resident said a leaking pipe damaged a clothes dryer, while another alleged a neighboring apartment emitted a strong sewage odor that could be smelled from surrounding units. One resi...
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- Dr. Matthews Holds News Conference Regarding Allegations Involving Judge Curvey
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- 17:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Dr. Matthews held a news conference outside the Harris County District Attorney's Office announcing that she submitted information she says prompted a criminal investigation involving Judge Damiane "Dianne" Curvey, Judge Guice, Natalie Stewart and Aisha Shahid.
During the conference, Dr. Matthews said a witness submitted a sworn affidavit alleging Natalie Stewart, whom she described as a convicted felon and friend of Shahid, was picked up from Judge Curvey's home by an Uber driver two days before Shahid's first court appearance.
Dr. Matthews said she is calling for investigators to review surveillance video, phone records, text messages, and other evidence related to the allegations. She also stated that additional judicial complaints would be filed and said she believes those involved should be held accountable if any misconduct is found.
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- Man killed in shooting following verbal altercation in Huffman
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A man is dead after a verbal altercation turned into a shooting in Huffman.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's office, deputies responded to the 700 block of Rolling Creek around 7:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting.
When they arrived, deputies found a man in his early 40s with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Investigators have one person detained and said the shooting followed a verbal altercation.
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- Good Samaritan rushes wounded teen to hospital after Montrose area shooting
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A Good Samaritan transported a 16-year-old to a hospital after finding him wounded following a shooting in Houston's Montrose area.
Houston police said officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to the 700 block of Colquitt Street, where they found numerous shell casings, narcotics and other evidence, but no victim.
Police said the teen was later transferred to a higher-level trauma center in critical condition and the shooting may have involved an exchange of gunfire between two parties based on evidence recovered at the scene, but the shooting remains under investigation.
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- Judge dismisses protective order case against Dr Matthews
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A protective order against Dr. Candice Matthews was dismissed after the pro se applicant, Jazmin Perez, failed to appear for a hearing today in Judge Waldrop's court. The case was originally in Judge Curvey's court, but Judge Susan Brown recently stepped in and approved a motion to recuse.
Although Perez did not appear, her mother, Jenifer Knighton, was in attendance.
Knighton has multiple protective orders pending in Judge Curvey's court against Dr. Matthews and known associates of hers. She declined to comment.
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- Congress Members, Harris County DA Demand Answers in ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
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- 1:00:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON — U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, attorney Hugo Baldera-Ybarra and U.S. Rep. Al Green on Friday called for transparency, accountability and an independent investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, revealing new details from Garcia's conversation with Acting ICE Director David Venturella and from interviews with two surviving passengers.
Garcia said Venturella confirmed Salgado Araujo and his brother were not the targets of the operation. Instead, ICE was attempting to locate another person believed to be inside the van who had a final order of removal under an administrative warrant. Garcia said Venturella declined to identify which passenger agents were seeking.
Garcia also said Venturella confirmed none of the ICE agents were wearing body cameras and none of the vehicles had dashboard cameras. She criticized the agency's use of unmarked vehicles and said Venturella committed to equippi...
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- Rep. Al Green Warns of Houston Shadow Hearing if ICE Questions Go Unanswered
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON — U.S. Rep. Al Green said congressional lawmakers are prepared to hold a "shadow hearing" in Houston if they do not receive answers from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Speaking Friday during a news conference led by U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, Green said he has been working with Bennie Thompson, the ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, to push for a federal congressional investigation.
Green said he previously announced plans to ask the committee to take up the case and has since sent a letter to committee members.
"I especially talked to Bennie Thompson, who is the ranking member on the committee," Green said. "He has assured me of two things. One, he's going to do everything that he can to make sure that we investigate at the federal level."
Green said Thompson also pledged that if Congress does not receive the information it is seeking, lawm...
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- HPD SWAT called after man accused of cutting brother's throat during family disturbance
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- 1:35:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, Texas — A man was arrested after an hourslong SWAT response Thursday evening following a family disturbance in southwest Houston in which police said he cut his brother in the throat with a knife.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded around 7:20 p.m. to the 7700 block of Hornwood for a reported family disturbance.
Police said the suspect, believed to be in his late 30s, got into an argument with family members before pulling out two knives and cutting his brother, who is in his late 40s, in the throat. Authorities said the victim's injuries were not believed to be severe, and family members called 911.
When patrol officers arrived, they found the suspect outside armed with a knife. Police said he refused to surrender before running back inside the home.
The Patrol Support Team secured the scene while the Houston Police Department SWAT Team and Hostage Negotiation Team responded. Negotiators attempt...
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- 'You Shoot the Tires, You Don't Shoot the Driver': U.S. Rep Criticizes ICE Shooting Tactics
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON — U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia sharply criticized the tactics used during the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, arguing officers should not have fired at the driver if they believed the vehicle posed a threat.
Speaking Friday during a news conference, Garcia said the incident is about more than a single shooting, calling it a matter of protecting constitutional rights, civil rights and human rights.
"This is about making sure that human civil rights are protected, human rights are protected. Constitutional rights are protected in this country, as it is today, here in our country, in our city," Garcia said. "But it could be any other city."
Garcia said similar concerns have emerged in other parts of the country involving ICE operations and argued the agency has failed to learn from those incidents.
"We have learned some lessons. Apparently ICE has learned nothing," Garcia said.
She also questioned the deci...
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- Dr. Matthews Visits Oak Glen Apartments Over Alleged Slumlord Conditions
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- 13:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - Dr. Candice Matthews visited Oak Glen Apartments, 5500 Antoine Dr., after a tenant requested assistance over what she described as slumlord conditions, including mold, sewage backups, exposed wiring, and repeated maintenance failures.
During the recorded walkthrough, Ms. Jackson said she has lived at the apartment complex for approximately one year and two months and alleged the property has been plagued by mold, sewage backups, unrepaired maintenance issues, and criminal activity. She also claimed city health officials had inspected her apartment multiple times and that multiple code enforcement notices had been posted at the leasing office.
Ms. Jackson showed Dr. Matthews what she described as exposed electrical wiring near her apartment, sewage backing up into the bathroom and sink, mold and mildew, and a front door she alleged could be opened without her knowledge. She also said the Houston Fire Department previously responded after she becam...
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- SWAT called after man accused of cutting brother's throat during family disturbance in southwest Hou
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Houston Police SWAT officers responded to a family disturbance at a home on Hornwood after a man allegedly cut his brother in the throat during an argument.
Police said the suspect refused to surrender, prompting a response from SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team. After officers deployed a drone, a robotic dog, and eventually CS gas, the suspect exited the home and was taken into custody without injury. He will be charged with aggravated assault of a family member.
The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and police said no hostages were inside the home.
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- Community leaders, family demand independent investigation into fatal ICE shooting
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- 1:31:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, Texas — Family members, civil rights organizations, elected officials and community leaders gathered Wednesday to demand an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Houston.
The news conference, organized by the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), focused on calls for transparency surrounding the July 7 shooting, including the release of body camera footage, dash camera video, dispatch records and other evidence.
LULAC National President Ramon Palomares said the organization is demanding a full accounting of the incident, arguing that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has not earned the public's trust and calling for an independent investigation by local authorities. Other LULAC leaders cited previous federal officer-involved shootings and urged state and local agencies to preserve and rele...
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- Candlelight vigil and protest held after fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
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- 9:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, Texas - Community members, family members, and activists gathered Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil and protest following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an attempted arrest by federal immigration agents in Houston.
The gathering honored Salgado Araujo's life while participants called for accountability and transparency in the investigation. Demonstrators carried candles, signs, and gathered in solidarity with the family, demanding answers about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The shooting occurred Tuesday in the 6800 block of Canal Street during what federal authorities described as a targeted enforcement operation. Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, was fatally shot during the attempted arrest.
The vigil followed a news conference earlier in the day hosted by the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice, where community leaders and the victim's family called for an independent investigation and grea...
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- Al Green calls for congressional hearing, says no ICE funding without body cameras, warns against co
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, Texas — Congressman Al Green called for a congressional hearing into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, saying Congress should not approve additional funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) until agents are equipped with operational body cameras and warning against what he described as the potential for a cover-up.
Speaking during a Wednesday news conference, Green said the public deserves access to all available evidence surrounding the shooting, particularly body camera footage.
"We must have a hearing so that the public can see and hear as much evidence as is available, especially body camera footage," Green said. "There ought to be some body camera footage."
Green said if no body camera footage exists, it underscores why members of Congress have refused to support additional ICE funding until agents are required to wear body cameras that remain operational during enforcement activities.
"If...
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- Family says they learned Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death through social media before official notific
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Family says they learned Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death through social media before official notification
HOUSTON, Texas — The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo said they learned of his death through social media before receiving official notification from authorities after he was fatally shot during a federal immigration enforcement operation Tuesday morning in Houston.
Speaking at a Wednesday news conference, Salgado Araujo's eldest son recounted the hours following the shooting, describing how the family searched for answers after his father failed to arrive at work.
According to his son, Salgado Araujo left home shortly before 6 a.m. after preparing for work and was expected to pick up members of his construction crew before heading to a job site in north Houston. When the family realized something was wrong, his son first drove to the work site hoping to find his father's work van.
After finding no sign of him, he said he came a...
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- Driver Killed After Camaro Catches Fire Following Crash on Eastex Freeway Feeder Near Lauder
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A driver was killed earlier today after a yellow Chevrolet Camaro crashed into a light pole and caught fire on the Eastex Freeway feeder road near Lauder.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, investigators believe the driver failed to maintain a single lane before the crash. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was unable to escape and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No other vehicles are believed to be involved at this time.
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- Galena Park mayor, city officials respond to flooding after storms
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- GALENA PARK, Texas — Galena Park Mayor Oscar Mireles, along with city officials and workers, responded to flooding at multiple locations following last night's storms.
According to Mireles, flooding at the entrance of The Manor subdivision is a recurring drainage issue that occurs when the area receives rainfall. City crews deployed pumps to help remove the standing water instead of allowing it to drain naturally.
Mireles said the city's police chief, fire chief, and other workers assisted with the response and expected the area to be cleared within about 30 minutes.
The mayor said the water did not reach any homes, no residents were evacuated, and everyone in the neighborhood was safe.
Mireles also said Panther Creek experienced flooding during the storms but that crews had the situation under control.
The city said improvements are planned to address the recurring drainage problem at the entrance to The Manor.
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- Officer Injured During Foot Chase After Pursuit Ends in Crash; Multiple People Detained
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - Multiple people were detained following a police pursuit that began near Interstate 10 and Lockwood Drive and ended when the suspect vehicle crashed on Turning Basin Drive near Interstate 610.
After the crash, at least one suspect fled on foot, leading officers on a foot chase.
During the foot pursuit, one officer injured his knee and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of the officer's injury has not been released.
Multiple individuals were detained in connection with the incident. Authorities have not released additional information regarding the suspects or what led to the pursuit.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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- Houston police shoot suspected stolen vehicle driver after 25 minute standoff on Westheimer
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a suspect in a reported stolen vehicle was shot following a nearly 25-minute standoff in the 4100 block of Westheimer.
According to Houston police, officers located a vehicle reported stolen out of Fort Bend County and repeatedly ordered the driver to exit. Police say the driver refused to comply, and as officers approached, he made a movement that led them to believe he may have been reaching for or displaying a weapon. Investigators have not confirmed whether the suspect was armed.
Officers opened fire, and the suspect was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Three separate investigations are now underway, and HPD says body camera footage will be released within 30 days.
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- Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out overnight at the Deluxe Inn in Third Ward
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out overnight at the Deluxe Inn on Truxillo Street in Houston's Third Ward.
According to Deputy Chief Bryan Sky-Eagle with the Houston Fire Department, the first victim, a man, suffered major burns and smoke inhalation after self-evacuating from the burning hotel room. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. A second victim, a woman staying in the room directly above the fire, was taken to the hospital in stable condition with smoke inhalation and burns.
About 20 hotel rooms sustained smoke and fire damage, and the American Red Cross was called to assist displaced occupants. Arson investigators, including accelerant-detection canines, are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire.
Hotel management was at the scene but declined to provide a statement.
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- Four firefighters injured, 12 families displaced during Cambridge Place Apartments fire
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Cambridge Place Apartments residents were forced from their homes after a late-night fire damaged 12 units and displaced about a dozen families.
According to Deputy Chief Brian Sky-Eagle of the Houston Fire Department, firefighters responded around 11 p.m. to heavy fire and smoke coming from a third-floor apartment. Despite delays caused by the gated complex and long hose stretches, crews quickly brought the fire under control.
One fire department safety officer was transported to a hospital, while three other firefighters were evaluated for injuries.
No civilians were injured, and Arson investigators are working to determine what caused the fire.
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- Two hospitalized after hotel fire damages about 20 rooms in Houston's Third Ward
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON - Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a first-floor hotel room overnight, leaving one person in critical condition and displacing occupants from about 20 rooms.
According to Deputy Chief Bryan Sky-Eagle of the Houston Fire Department, firefighters responded to a first-floor hotel fire and found that the first victim had already self-evacuated from the burning room. The victim suffered major burns and smoke inhalation and was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
A second victim, who was staying in the room directly above the fire, was also able to get out before firefighters arrived. She was transported to a hospital in stable condition with smoke inhalation and burns.
Deputy Chief Sky-Eagle said the hotel's older-style construction presented additional challenges. He noted that the building has only one entrance and exit for each room, with no secondary exit. Although the rooms have windows, they are approxim...
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- Four firefighters injured, 12 families displaced at apartment fire in west Houston
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON - An apartment fire late Sunday night at the Cambridge Place Apartments displaced approximately 12 families and injured four firefighters after flames broke out in a third-floor unit.
According to Deputy Chief Bryan Sky-Eagle of the Houston Fire Department, firefighters responded around 11 p.m. to reports of heavy fire and smoke coming from a third-floor apartment. Crews experienced slight delays reaching the building because the complex is gated and required long hose stretches to establish a water supply.
Despite the challenges, firefighters made a quick attack on the fire and brought it under control.
No civilian injuries were reported.
However, a fire department safety officer was injured and transported to a nearby hospital, while three other firefighters were evaluated for various injuries.
The fire affected 12 apartment units, impacting about 12 families. Officials said the exact number of displaced residen...
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- Vacant Apartment Fire in North Houston
- Runtime
- 22:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HFD is currently on scene at a vacant apartment fire on the corner of Seminar and Greens Rd.
This property has caught fire multiple times over the years
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- One hospitalized, one detained after reported shooting in South Houston
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The City of South Houston police department and the Houston Fire Department responded to a shooting around 2:30 a.m. last night in the thirteen hundred block of Virginia Street.
One person was transported to the hospital, and another person was detained.
No further details have been released at this time.
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- Two injured after fireworks dispute escalates into exchange of gunfire in southeast Houston
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A Fourth of July fireworks dispute turned into an exchange of gunfire that left two people injured early Sunday morning in southeast Houston.
Police say neighbors setting off fireworks were confronted by another group a couple of houses away. After a verbal altercation, firearms were pulled, and both parties exchanged gunfire.
A woman was shot in the lower leg, and a man was shot in the foot. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to recover. The suspects from both parties fled before officers arrived, and no suspects are in custody.
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- 5 year old dies after being found unresponsive in apartment complex pool on Fourth of July
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating after a 5-year-old child died after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool at the Cortland Wortham Apartments yesterday.
Detectives said the child's mother and aunt were in another area of the pool and were apparently not watching the child when he went underwater.
Another patron noticed the child unresponsive in the water, and other patrons helped pull him from the pool before EMS arrived and began CPR.
The child was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
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- Warehouse fire in North Houston
- Runtime
- 7:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HFD is currently on scene at a warehouse fire off I-45 (North Fwy) and West Rd.
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- Dr. Matthews visits Legacy Apartments after tenants report alleged slumlord conditions
- Runtime
- 20:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Houston, TX - Dr. Matthews visited Legacy Apartments, located at 3905 Lockwood Drive in northeast Houston, after residents raised concerns about what they described as unsafe and deteriorating living conditions. During the visit, one tenant alleged ongoing water leaks, mold, electrical issues, and damage to personal property, while also describing an eviction dispute that she said is pending in court.
The tenant told Dr. Matthews she has been living without full electrical service, with only one working outlet in her living room, and claimed water intrusion led to mold throughout her apartment. She also alleged the apartment complex failed to properly address the reported issues despite complaints and visits from city officials.
During the visit, Dr. Matthews said she observed what she described as multiple housing concerns and referenced city citations associated with the property. She said she plans to notify additional City of Houston departments and electe...
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- Dr Matthews exposes what she calls child care funding scandal
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In an upcoming exclusive interview with Dr. Matthews, Tommy Butler is coming forward to discuss what he alleges are years of irregularities involving Texas' child care funding system.
Throughout the interview, Dr. Matthews reviews documents with Butler as he recounts his experiences and discusses allegations involving administrative hearings, funding decisions, and what he contends were failures to follow state regulations.
The full interview is expected to be released next week.
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- Man detained after crashing into HPD patrol vehicle in northwest Houston
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A man is detained after police say he crashed into an HPD patrol vehicle in northwest Houston.
According to investigators, preliminary information indicates the officer, who was on routine patrol, had a green light when the civilian driver allegedly ran a red light at a high rate of speed.
The civilian driver is being evaluated for possible DWI, while the officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries
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- Title
- Man detained after crashing into HPD patrol vehicle in northwest Houston
- Runtime
- 5:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON — A man was detained after crashing into a Houston Police Department patrol vehicle at the intersection of Clay Road and Gessner in northwest Houston.
According to the Houston Police Department, the patrol unit was traveling westbound on Clay Road when it collided with a civilian vehicle traveling northbound on Gessner.
Investigators are working to determine which driver had the right of way. Preliminary information indicates the HPD officer may have had a green light, while the civilian vehicle may have entered the intersection against a red light while traveling at a high rate of speed.
The civilian driver was detained at the scene and is being evaluated for possible driving while intoxicated or impairment.
The HPD officer was transported to a hospital with minor injuries and is expected to recover.
Police said the officer was not responding to an emergency call and was on normal patrol at the time of the cras...
- Title
- Dr. Matthews, Quanell X allege pay-to-play scheme involving Fort Bend Democratic Party chair
- Runtime
- 7:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- SUGAR LAND, Texas - Dr. Matthews and Quanell X held a press conference Wednesday outside the Fort Bend County Democratic Party headquarters, where they accused Fort Bend County Democratic Party Chair Jennifer Cantu of operating a pay-to-play scheme and interfering with an election involving Judge Paula Miller.
During the press conference, the speakers alleged that Fort Bend County voters elected Judge Paula Miller despite long lines and voting machine issues during the election. They claimed Cantu has attempted to remove Miller from the ballot by challenging her eligibility despite an ongoing court case involving the matter.
Quanell X further alleged that an appellate court ordered the parties to maintain the status quo while the case remains under review. He accused Cantu of proceeding with what he described as a "sham election" to place another candidate on the ballot and alleged that the replacement candidate is a personal friend of Cantu.
Quan...
- Title
- Dr. Matthews, Quanell X Address Fort Bend Election Transparency Concerns
- Runtime
- 7:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Dr. Matthews, Quanell X Address Fort Bend Election Transparency Concerns
- Title
- Man shot, suspect flees with gun and cash after gun sale turns into robbery at Houston hotel
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Houston police are investigating after a gun sale at a hotel in southeast Houston turned into a robbery and shooting.
According to the Houston Police Department, the suspect was holding the gun before he asked to see the clip. They gave him the clip, he put it in, and then asked if they had change, at which point the seller pulled out a $100 bill.
The suspect then took off running through the parking lot with the pistol and money, and another individual started shooting at him, but that individual was shot in the leg.
The victim is expected to recover, and the suspect fled the scene with his girlfriend, who was waiting in a vehicle across the street.
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- Title
- Dr Matthews files a complaint with DA regarding convicted felon, blogger wearing body armor
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Dr. Matthews visited the Harris County District Attorney's Office to hand-deliver evidence and make a formal complaint regarding controversial blogger and convicted felon Aubrey Taylor.
Taylor is a blogger who is paid by politicians to not only go after their opponents but their critics as well.
Images and videos that Aubrey has posted himself online show him wearing body armor, even next to politicians, despite his felony convictions.
While federal law prohibits body armor possession only for certain convicted felons, Texas law is broader and applies to all convicted felons.
As of Monday evening, no new charges have been filed against Taylor, but this is a story we are keeping a close eye on.
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- Title
- Man killed in shooting outside north Houston bar
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A man was shot and killed outside a north Houston bar earlier this morning.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the Heights Drive Inn Bar on North Main Street, where they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Police say the victim was in the parking lot when a suspect arrived, and the two became involved in an altercation before the suspect allegedly opened fire.
The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.
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- Title
- Woman killed after vehicle crosses median in north Houston crash
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in north Houston earlier today.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a witness told investigators the woman's car was traveling southbound on Old Humble Road at a high rate of speed when it lost control, crossed the median, and entered the northbound lanes, where it was struck by a truck.
The driver of the truck and the passengers inside were not injured, and the investigation is ongoing.
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