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Man found deceased under suspicious circumstances at northwest Houston mobile home community
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- Man found deceased under suspicious circumstances at northwest Houston mobile home community
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A man was found dead under suspicious circumstances at the Chrystell Mobile Homes Community in northwest Houston.
According to the Houston Police Department, one of the man’s sisters, with the help of a neighbor, entered the location after family members had not heard from him and discovered the body.
Houston Fire Department crews responded and contacted the Houston Police Department after observing some things that looked suspicious at the scene, but the cause of death has not been released at this time.
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- Several detained after shooting on JFK
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting on JFK in north Houston and found one male who had been shot.
He was transported to a local hospital and was released while investigators worked to determine exactly what occurred.
Several people were detained at the scene, but investigators said their stories were all different and that it will be some time before they can figure everything out.
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- Fisherman finds body in Greens bayou
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- HOUSTON, TX - A body was found in Greens Bayou in east Houston after a person fishing spotted the remains and called 911.
According to the Houston Police Department, the deceased is believed to be an adult male and appeared to have been in the water for several days, but there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Investigators are working to determine where and how the deceased originally entered the water.
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- Jones Capital Wealth sponsors Dr. Matthews book signing event in northeast Houston
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- 18:18
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Jones Capital Wealth sponsored a community book signing event featuring Dr. Matthews and her book, “Activism 101: Turning Outrage Into Action,” at the Eden Event Center in northeast Houston.
During the event, PJ Jones of Jones Capital Wealth spoke alongside Dr. Matthews about financial planning, life insurance, and helping families prepare for the future. Jones said his work focuses on educating families about life insurance, college savings plans, and financial protection.
Jones also discussed concerns about families being left without financial coverage after losing loved ones and said many seniors are overpaying for insurance policies.
Dr. Matthews thanked Jones Capital Wealth for sponsoring the event and encouraged attendees to be financially responsible and avoid placing financial burdens on their families.
The event included book signings, photos with attendees, and conversations with community members throughou...
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- Slumlord Stripper Edition
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- “I’ve been washing my dishes in the bathtub” Residents complain about conditions at Life at Jackson
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Full video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HM3S__LwWw&feature=youtu.be
Dr. Matthews toured the Life at Jackson Square apartment complex today (formerly known as Nob Hill) after residents complained about pests, including roaches and rats, broken amenities, and safety concerns.
Residents also showed apartments they said were open and accessible to anyone, and believe those units are contributing to the pest problems throughout the complex.
One resident said she has been forced to wash dishes in her bathtub because of ongoing plumbing problems inside her apartment, and she also alleged management repeatedly paints over mold instead of properly repairing it.
Several violation notices were also posted on the leasing office door, which was locked with a sign stating the office was closed.
Dr. Matthews said she plans to bring Houston city officials to the property under the city’s new slumlord ordinance.
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- Woman accused of stabbing cousin during family disturbance in southeast Houston
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A woman was detained after allegedly stabbing her cousin during a family disturbance on Flamingo Drive in southeast Houston.
According to police, officers initially responded to a family disturbance around 8 p.m. and remained at the scene after separating the involved parties.
Police said another disturbance broke out around 9:45 p.m., during which the woman allegedly stabbed her cousin in the back before both ran outside the home.
The victim, a man in his 30s, was transported to a hospital in stable condition. The suspect, a woman in her 30s, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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- Vance Plaza receives multiple citations after Dr. Matthews returns with city officials
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- 40:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Matthews returned to Vance Plaza Apartments, also known as Vance Gardens, located at 7301 Jensen Drive, alongside Houston city officials, police, health department personnel, and code enforcement officers following complaints about conditions at the property.
During the walkthrough, Dr. Matthews and residents pointed to alleged active sewage overflows, structural concerns, damaged walkways, plumbing problems, and conditions they described as unsafe for tenants. Residents also alleged management retaliated against tenants following previous complaints and exposure of conditions at the complex.
At one point during the walkthrough, an environmental investigator went to inspect an alleged sewage overflow near the property and later returned, describing the conditions as “terrible.”
Dr. Matthews also pointed out the area where individuals previously reported smelling gas near one of the buildings. During the walkthrough, she ...
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- Transient male found in ditch after being shot by homeowner in northeast Houston
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A transient male was found deceased in a ditch after being shot by a homeowner near the Robins Landing subdivision in northeast Houston.
According to the Houston Police Department, residents had reported the man entering backyards and homes under construction in the neighborhood. Police said the homeowner had confronted the man earlier after allegedly finding him inside his backyard.
The homeowner and another person later confronted the man again inside a vacant house and attempted to run him off. Later, the homeowner saw the man on Tidwell Road, where the homeowner believed he was trying to get back into the neighborhood again through a wooded area. The homeowner confronted the man and stated that the transient man then physically attacked him before the homeowner fired multiple shots. The homeowner said he tried to find the man but could not locate him.
When an officer arrived in the area on a suspicious person call, the homeowner told the o...
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- Man found shot to death at Beacon Hill Apartments in southwest Houston
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Officers with the Houston Police Department responded to Beacon Hill Apartments in southwest Houston, where they found a man appearing to be in his 20s suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the torso. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police said investigators located a blood trail in the area and are working to determine exactly where the shooting occurred. Detectives are also reviewing surveillance video and speaking with witnesses as the investigation continues.
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- Woman accused of chasing multiple people, including a 7-year-old, before stabbing married couple
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A woman accused of chasing multiple people with a knife, including a 7-year-old child, was taken into custody after two people were stabbed at an apartment complex in southeast Houston.
According to police, the incident started near a convenience store on Broadway, where the woman allegedly chased a man with a knife before he escaped. Investigators said she then threatened a woman and her 7-year-old child, telling them she would stab them if they did not run. The two were able to make it inside an apartment safely.
Police said the suspect later encountered four people at the apartment complex. Two escaped, but a 69-year-old man and his 42-year-old wife were stabbed multiple times. Both victims managed to get upstairs into an apartment before family members called for help.
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- Man found shot to death inside vehicle in Katy neighborhood
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- KATY, TX - Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call on Everington Drive in Katy and found a man deceased inside a vehicle.
Detectives believe the shooting happened at another location before the victim, who was shot multiple times, was brought to the home.
The driver of the vehicle and another man who was inside the car are being questioned by deputies. All three men appeared to be in their 20s and are believed to know each other.
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- Woman found deceased during welfare check at north Harris County apartment complex
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check at The Arden at Cypress Station apartments after family members reported they had not been able to contact their daughter for several days.
According to investigators, management made entry into the apartment and found a woman in her early 20s deceased inside with severe trauma. Investigators said there were no signs of forced entry, and homicide detectives are reviewing surveillance video and speaking with neighbors as the investigation continues.
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- HCSO: Woman found deceased during welfare check at north Harris County apartment complex
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was found deceased inside an apartment during a welfare check at The Arden at Cypress Station apartments in north Harris County.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded around 5:30 p.m. to the apartment complex located at 905 Cypress Station after family members reported they had not been able to contact their daughter for several days.
Family members reportedly spoke with apartment management before deputies arrived.
According to Sgt. Brown with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division, management made entry into the apartment, where deputies discovered a deceased female inside.
Sgt. Brown said the woman, who was described as being in her early 20s, appeared to have suffered severe trauma. Investigators stated the exact cause and manner of death will not be known until the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences completes an autopsy.
Deputies said there were no sig...
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- Employee’s father says son was “scared” before teen was shot at west Houston dispensary
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A teen was critically injured after being shot multiple times inside the Green House Dispensary on Long Point.
According to the Houston Police Department, the teen entered the store and police are working to determine what the teen was doing inside the business. Police said an employee shot the teen multiple times as he was leaving the store.
The teen was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Police said only one firearm was recovered at the scene, which belonged to the employee. Surveillance video reportedly captured the shooting inside the store.
The Houston Police Department Major Assaults Division is investigating, and the case will go before a grand jury.
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- Dr. Matthews warns slumlords to “get your pocketbook ready” after Vance Plaza walkthrough
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- 36:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Matthews toured Vance Plaza Apartments, also known as Vance Gardens, located at 7301 Jensen Drive, alongside residents who alleged unsafe and unsanitary living conditions at the property during what she described as the first apartment visit under Houston’s newly passed slumlord ordinance.
During the walkthrough, residents pointed to alleged structural damage, mold, plumbing issues, sewage concerns, pest infestations, damaged stairways, exposed areas around units, and water intrusion inside apartments.
One resident alleged management attempted to evict her after a dispute involving rent payments and stated a judge later dismissed the case. Another resident alleged tenants were unable to access their mail after mailboxes were moved and service was allegedly stopped.
While walking behind the property, Dr. Matthews and others reported smelling gas near a meter and contacted the Houston Fire Department. Individuals at the sc...
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- HCSO SWAT takes man into custody after pointing a gun at mothers head on Mother’s Day
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- 1:42:33
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man accused of pointing a handgun at his mother’s head on Mother’s Day was taken into custody following a lengthy SWAT standoff at a home in Harris County.
The incident began around 6:30 p.m. at a residence in the 1400 block of Stevenage Lane. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, patrol deputies responded to a family disturbance call and met a woman in her early 70s outside the residence. Deputies said the woman reported that her 43-year-old son had pointed a gun at her head earlier in the day and had locked her out of the house.
Deputies contacted the District Attorney’s Office and obtained charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon involving family violence.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to communicate with the man, but he refused contact with law enforcement. SWAT was activated around 10 p.m., and crisis negotiators attempted multiple times to convince h...
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- HCSO SWAT takes man into custody after pointing a gun at mothers head on Mother’s Day HCSO SWAT t
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a family disturbance on Stevenage Lane after a woman in her early 70s reported her 43-year-old son pointed a handgun at her head and locked her out of the house on Mothers day.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, patrol deputies contacted the District Attorney’s Office and obtained charges. Deputies said the man refused to come out of the home or communicate with law enforcement.
SWAT was activated, and crisis negotiators were called to the scene. Deputies said at one point the man pointed a handgun at a drone during the standoff.
After chemical munitions were deployed inside the home with no effect, deputies noticed the male appeared to be under the influence and partially incapacitated on a stairwell.
SWAT deputies then breached the residence and took him into custody without further incident.
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- HCSO provides update after SWAT takes man into custody for pointing gun at mother on Mother's Day
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man accused of pointing a handgun at his mother’s head on Mother’s Day was taken into custody following a lengthy SWAT standoff at a home in Harris County.
The incident began around 6:30 p.m. at a residence in the 1400 block of Stevenage Lane. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, patrol deputies responded to a family disturbance call and met a woman in her early 70s outside the residence. Deputies said the woman reported that her 43-year-old son had pointed a gun at her head earlier in the day and had locked her out of the house.
Deputies contacted the District Attorney’s Office and obtained charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon involving family violence.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to communicate with the man, but he refused contact with law enforcement. SWAT was activated around 10 p.m., and crisis negotiators attempted multiple times to convince h...
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- Driver killed after Tesla crashes into ditch, rolls over and strikes tree
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal crash in the 26000 block of Lexington Road after receiving an alert about a vehicle in a ditch. When they arrived, they found a red Tesla that had rolled over multiple times before striking a tree.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the driver, who appeared to be in his 20s, was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed when he failed to negotiate a curve. The impact caused the airbags to deploy, and EMS had to use the Jaws of Life to remove him because the Tesla’s electric doors would not open.
He was transported to HCA Houston Northwest, where he was pronounced deceased.
Deputies said it is not known at this time whether the vehicle’s self-driving capability was being used.
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- Man shot in leg after confronting driver of loud vehicle at northwest Houston apartment complex
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the leg after confronting the driver of a loud vehicle at an apartment complex in northwest Houston late Saturday night.
The shooting was reported around 11:55 p.m. at the Diamond Ridge Apartment Homes located at 6407 Antoine Drive.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to a shooting call and found one adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg area. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening and non-critical injuries.
Police said the victim was able to provide officers with a description of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle. While officers were gathering information, the vehicle matching that description reportedly returned to the scene, and officers apprehended the driver, who was identified as the suspect in the shooting.
Officers detained the suspect and recovered a firearm at the scene.
According to police, the s...
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- Motorcycle rider flees attempted traffic stop by Bellaire police on West Loop
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A motorcycle rider fled from Bellaire police after an attempted traffic stop on the West Loop just before 1 a.m.
The rider was seen traveling southbound on the West Loop without headlights on when Bellaire police attempted to pull them over. The rider did not stop and continued driving.
A couple of minutes later, the rider took the Fournace Place/Bissonnet Street exit at the last second before speeding away. The rider then ran a red light, got back onto the West Loop, and continued to flee from Bellaire police.
It is unknown what happened after that.
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- Father critically injured after shooting at Pemex gas station, son in custody
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A father was critically injured following a shooting at the Pemex Gas Station on Kress in northeast Houston late last night.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the shooting call and learned a father and son became involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical. Police say the son then pulled out a firearm and shot the father.
The father was transported to a hospital in critical condition. The son, believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, is in custody. Charges are pending further investigation and will be up to the District Attorney’s Office.
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- Tensions rise as Dr. Matthews visits Sterling Point after an ordinance targeting slumlords passes
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- 33:36
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Activist Dr. Matthews and Houston City Council At-Large Councilmember Willie Davis toured the Sterling Point Apartments following the recent passage of a City of Houston ordinance aimed at targeting apartment complexes with repeated code and safety violations.
During the walkthrough, Dr. Matthews and residents raised concerns about broken gates, possible fire hazards, pest infestations, mold, damaged structures, and other maintenance issues at the property. Dr. Matthews stated the ordinance now carries penalties ranging from $250 to $2,000 per day per citation for apartment owners found in violation.
Councilmember Davis said the ordinance was refined to avoid penalizing compliant apartment owners while targeting what he described as “bad actors.” He stated the city worked with the apartment association and some of the good apartment owners before passing the measure.
A Houston Fire Department representative explained that some ...
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- Houston Daily News Recap | May 7, 2026
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Here are a few stories you may have missed overnight in the Houston area.
In Crosby, a driver fled after crashing into a Houston Police Department patrol unit on Stoker Road. According to Precinct 3 deputies, the officer was not injured and the suspect was quickly apprehended after fleeing the scene.
In southeast Houston, investigators are looking into a possible drive-by shooting that left one teen dead and another hospitalized. According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the 8700 block of Black Hawk Ridge and found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds following a verbal altercation that escalated into gunfire. One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other was transported to a hospital in stable condition.
In north Houston, a pursuit ended after a suspect’s vehicle reportedly ran out of gas at the Popeyes near East Little York and the North Freeway. According to the Harris Count...
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- Life Flight lands on Northwest Freeway following major crash in Jersey Village
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- JERSEY VILLAGE, TX – A Life Flight helicopter landed on the Northwest Freeway near FM 529 overnight following a major crash that appeared to involve at least two vehicles.
The Jersey Village Police Department has not released additional information at this time.
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- Montgomery County constable deputies pursue motorcycle rider into Houston
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - A motorcycle pursuit that started in Montgomery County Precinct 4 ended overnight in Houston after the rider was believed to have entered the parking garage of Art House on Edwards Street in the Sawyer Yards area.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and officers with the Houston Police Department assisted during the pursuit.
No additional information has been released at this time.
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- Frefighter escapes injury after falling through roof during house fire
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - A firefighter fell through the roof while battling a house fire on Glenhurst in southeast Houston. According to the Houston Fire Department, firefighters arrived to find a large amount of pressurized smoke and began ventilating the structure by cutting a hole in the roof.
During those operations, part of the roof gave way, and the firefighter fell. Fortunately, he was able to land on his feet.
He was able to quickly get out with the assistance of immediate rescue teams that were already in place and other crews. He was checked out by EMS and was determined not to be injured. '
The fire was then quickly brought under control, and no one else was injured.
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- HFD: Firefighter escapes injury after falling through roof during house fire
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- 7:25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A firefighter was uninjured after falling through a roof while battling a house fire at a single-story home with heavy smoke and fire conditions.
Firefighters arrived at the home on Glenhurst in Southeast Houston to find a large amount of pressurized smoke and began ventilating the structure by cutting into the roof. During those operations, a portion of the roof gave way, causing one firefighter to fall into the structure.
The firefighter landed on his feet and started to find his way out. Immediate rescue teams that were in place and other crews were able to locate him, apply water to control the fire, and remove him from the home. He was evaluated by EMS and determined to be uninjured.
According to officials, the fire was relatively small but produced significant smoke. The seat of the fire appeared to be in the back left corner of the home. Firefighters experienced delays entering due to burglar bars on the structure.
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- Family of four found dead inside River Oaks home in possible murder suicide
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - A family of four was found dead inside a home in the River Oaks area. Officers with the Houston Police Department responded to a welfare check on Kingston Street, where they made entry and discovered all four individuals deceased.
Police say the call came in after a babysitter and a relative had not heard from the family since the previous evening. Investigators believe the incident happened sometime between that time and when officers arrived. The case is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide, and the investigation is ongoing.
The home has since been identified as belonging to Matthew Mitchell and Thy Mitchell, who are listed as the owners of Traveler's Cart on Montrose Boulevard and Traveler's Table on Westheimer Road. The identities of the woman, 39, juvenile female, 8, juvenile male, 4, and the male suspect, 52, have not been released by the Houston Police Department.
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- HPD Update: Family of four found dead inside River Oaks home in possible murder-suicide
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A family of four was found deceased inside a residence in the River Oaks area after Houston police conducted a welfare check.
The call for service was made around 5:26 p.m. at a home in the 2100 block of Kingston Street. Officers were dispatched minutes later and arrived around 5:36 p.m.
According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, officers made entry into the residence and discovered four people dead inside. Investigators said the case is being treated as a possible murder-suicide, though the investigation remains in its early stages.
Police said the welfare check was requested after a babysitter and a relative had not heard from the family since the previous evening. Officers were the first to enter the home.
Investigators have not released the identities of those involved or confirmed relationships. Details about a possible suspect, weapons, or how the deaths occurred have not been released.
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- Six injured after high octane fuel added to outdoor fire causes explosion in Pearland
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- PEARLAND, TX - Six people were injured after high-octane fuel was added to a small outdoor fire, causing an explosion in Pearland, according to the Pearland Fire Department.
The incident happened in the area of Libby and Wellborne. Fire crews responded and provided rapid treatment and transport for the injured.
One person was transported in urgent condition, while four others had significant but non-urgent injuries.
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- Woman killed in hit and run crash near Bush Airport
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - A woman was killed while walking in the road near Bush Airport on Will Clayton Parkway earlier this morning. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
According to police, a white vehicle initially struck her around 1:30 a.m. and left the scene.
A second driver then ran over the woman, went back to check what they had struck, and waited at the scene until police arrived.
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- One person airlifted to the hospital following a major crash on the Katy Freeway
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A major crash shut down the westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway near Barker Cypress for several hours overnight.
According to the Houston Police Department, one person was airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition.
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- HPD: High water may have been a factor in fatal crash on East Orem
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - A man was killed when he crashed his car on East Orem in southeast Houston last night.
According to the Houston Police Department, a witness stated the crash happened when a driver in a silver Nissan Rogue hit a puddle and then struck a curb.
Houston Fire Department crews responded and pronounced the driver deceased at the scene.
No other passengers were in the vehicle.
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- Fire at abandoned apartment spreads to second building, displacing families in South Houston
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- 7:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- SOUTH HOUSTON, TX – A fire at an abandoned apartment building spread to a second occupied building, affecting multiple families early this morning.
The fire was reported around 1:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Avenue N in South Houston.
According to a South Houston Fire Department chief, the fire began in an abandoned apartment building and extended to another building behind it.
Multiple families were affected in the second building, though an exact number was not available.
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
The fire was described as self-ventilating, and the cause remains unknown.
The Houston Fire Department provided mutual aid.
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- Gas station owner meets with Dr. Matthews after fired clerk shares video of child using restroom
- Runtime
- 13:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – The owner of a Fuel Depot gas station in the Sunnyside area responded and met with Dr. Matthews after a protest over allegations involving a child.
The protest followed claims that a clerk shared video of a young boy using the restroom outside, leading to bullying at school. The store is located at 4420 Bellfort Ave between Scott and Cullen.
In the meeting, the owner stated that, based on surveillance footage reviewed with the Houston Police Department, the child did not enter the gas station at any time and was not refused service.
The owner also stated the employee involved had been terminated before the situation was reported by the media and stated the employee’s actions were wrong.
During a press conference, the owner said, “No child deserves to be bullied. I was bullied as a child, and I don't wish that upon anybody.”
The incident remains under review by the Houston Police Department’s Crimes...
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- Fatal crash leaves one person dead in west Houston
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- In west Houston, around 2 a.m., a vehicle was preparing to turn from Westheimer onto South Kirkwood when it was struck from behind by a black sedan, and one person was killed.
Police believe alcohol might be a factor, and the driver of the black sedan is being investigated for a DWI at a local hospital.
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- Activists protest outside gas station after clerk, shares video of child using restroom outside
- Runtime
- 39:11
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Activists and community members, led by Quanell X and Dr. Matthews, held a protest at Fuel Depot in the Sunnyside area after allegations involving a child.
According to statements made at the scene, those gathered said a young boy was forced to use the restroom outside, and that a store clerk later shared video of the incident with other students. The situation prompted calls for the store owner to respond and for changes to be made.
The store is located at 4420 Bellfort Ave between Scott and Cullen.
The incident is now at the center of a police investigation after a report was filed regarding a video of the situation being circulated, leading to bullying at school. The report was filed after the child’s grandmother contacted police regarding the incident at the gas station.
The case is being reviewed by the Houston Police Department’s Crimes Against Children unit. Police have not confirmed details of the allegatio...
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- Fire at concrete mixing facility leaves firefighter injured in northwest Harris County
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A firefighter was injured after a fire involving containers carrying tires and vehicles broke out overnight at a concrete mixing facility in northwest Harris County.
According to the Northwest Volunteer Fire Department, crews responded to the facility on Veterans Memorial, found a large fire, and requested tankers due to a lack of nearby hydrants.
One firefighter sustained a burn injury, was treated at the scene, and released.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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- Barricaded suspect taken into custody after weapons disturbance in southeast Houston
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - Officers with the Houston Police Department responded to a weapons disturbance in southeast Houston involving a male with a shotgun on Skyview Park Drive.
According to police, the male dropped the weapon and fled into a house, leading to a barricaded situation.
HPD’s Patrol Support Team then set up containment while a warrant was being issued, and the suspect was eventually taken into custody.
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- Activists confront Hartz Chicken owner after employee allegedly used racial slur toward customer
- Runtime
- 12:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Quanell X and Dr. Candice Matthews confronted the owner of a Hartz Chicken location following a viral video that allegedly shows an employee using a racial slur toward a customer.
The incident happened at a Hartz Chicken Buffet in north Houston, located at 12231 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX 77039.
During remarks on-site, Dr. Matthews stated the group responded after seeing the video and said the employee involved no longer works at the location. She said they would not normalize the use of racial slurs toward customers and demanded action from the business.
Quanell X demanded several actions, including immediate termination of the employee, improved customer service training for staff, a public apology from the owner to the Black community, and future employment opportunities for local youth. He stated those demands were met during the visit.
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- Pedestrian struck and killed on Westheimer near Dairy Ashford
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - A pedestrian was struck and killed in west Houston after being hit by a vehicle on Westheimer near Dairy Ashford.
According to police, the individual was walking in the middle of the road when they were struck by a vehicle. The driver pulled over almost immediately into a nearby parking lot to figure out what had happened. At that time, 911 was called.
Police said there were no signs of intoxication and no indication that the crash was intentional. No charges have been filed at this time.
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- Title
- Former constable running for state rep alleges her sons were injured during police encounter
- Runtime
- 25:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- SAN ANTONIO, TX – Activists and family members held a press conference alleging misconduct by the San Antonio Police Department in connection with a 911 medical call involving the Vela family.
Dr. Candice Matthews stated the incident began as a medical emergency on April 29, 2024, and not a criminal call. She said no crime was reported or occurred, and claimed a radio call referencing “violent bystanders” was made despite no bystanders being present.
Speakers identified three officers, alleging they entered a private residence without a warrant, probable cause, or consent. The officers, all with the San Antonio Police Department, were named as Christopher Trevino (Badge No. 705), Henry Hathaway (Badge No. 1808), and Andrew Davis (Badge No. 292). The entry was described as a violation of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
During the press conference, Dr. Matthews also questioned the validity of the police report, stat...
- Title
- One dead, one critical, third injured after shooting in Midtown parking lot
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - A shooting in a Midtown parking lot left one man dead, another in critical condition, and a third injured.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers working an extra job heard multiple shots and found several victims after a fight between multiple males escalated into a shooting when at least one person pulled a gun and fired, striking three people.
One man collapsed at the scene, and another ran across the street before collapsing. Both were transported by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital, where one was pronounced deceased and the other remains in critical condition.
A third victim drove himself to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm.
Officers detained two possible suspects, including one who had a weapon, but that weapon was handed off to someone else before officers were able to take him into custody.
The investigation is ongoing.
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- Man killed after gunfire erupts inside vehicle at Shell gas station in west Houston
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - A man was killed after a shooting that began inside a vehicle at a Shell gas station in west Houston on Harwin near Fondren.
According to the Houston Police Department, a white Toyota pulled into the parking lot with four occupants when two additional males approached and got inside. An incident occurred inside the vehicle, leading to gunfire among the individuals before it escalated outside, where multiple people exited and continued firing at each other.
One person was left at the scene and pronounced deceased.
Two others arrived at a nearby hospital, one with a gunshot wound, and both are currently detained while police search for the others who fled.
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- Deputy shot in the abdomen during drive-by shooting at home
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - A Harris County Sheriff patrol deputy was shot in the abdomen during a drive-by shooting at a home in north Houston earlier this morning.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the scene and found the deputy inside the home, lying in his bed. Family members, including children, were also inside at the time of the shooting.
The sheriff's office says the deputy was asleep at the time of the shooting and that this appears to be a random act of violence, and the deputy is currently undergoing surgery.
No suspect or vehicle description is available at this time.
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- Title
- Suspect shot and killed after firing at employees and officers inside Sam’s Club on East Freeway
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A suspect was shot and killed after firing at employees and officers inside a Sam’s Club on the East Freeway.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to a shooting call and found the suspect had been vandalizing and breaking into vehicles in the parking lot. Employees ran outside after hearing the activity, and the suspect began shooting at them, causing them to retreat back inside.
The suspect followed them into the store and continued shooting before officers entered and exchanged gunfire with him. The suspect was struck more than once, transported to a hospital, and pronounced deceased. No employees or officers were injured.
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- Title
- Passenger killed in two vehicle crash in northwest Houston
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A fatal crash involving two vehicles occurred around 2:20 a.m. at the intersection of Gessner and Centrepark Drive.
According to police, a white Ford Taurus traveling southbound on Gessner collided with a Honda Accord that was traveling northbound and attempting to turn onto Centrepark Drive. Witnesses described the vehicles striking each other, and investigators believe one or both vehicles were traveling at a high rate of speed. Both drivers are also being investigated for possible impairment.
The Honda Accord had two young adult females inside. The front passenger was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
The Ford Taurus had one male occupant.
No charges have been filed at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
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- Title
- Toddler fatally struck by security guard vehicle at southwest Houston apartment complex
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A young child was struck by a vehicle at an apartment complex in southwest Houston.
The incident occurred around 9:26 p.m. at the Reserve at Westwood, located at 10225 Bissonnet.
A Hispanic family was leaving their apartment and loading into their vehicle when their one-year-old, almost two-year-old boy slipped away from his mother and ran into the roadway of the parking lot. A security guard patrolling the complex made contact with the child, felt the impact, stopped, and got out.
The father and the security guard called 911 and began rendering aid. They then placed the child into the security guard’s vehicle to transport him to the hospital. Houston Fire Department crews arrived at the same time, took over care, and transported the child to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The family is at the hospital. The security guard remained on scene and cooperated with investigators. He was evaluated by DWI ...
