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FM-2920 in Spring reopens after crews clear suspicious item
FM-2920 at Bridgestone Ranch Lane in Spring was reopened after crews cleared a suspicious package on the roadway.According to Lt. Bryan Buccini of Harris County SWAT, Bomb, and Crisis Negotiation Team, the item was found in the median in the 4700 block of FM 2920.Emergency crews closed the roadway in the west and eastbound lanes. Buccini later said the item contained no hazardous or explosive materials, clearing the way for a reopening."We would like to thank everyone for their patience. It's very hot outside and our first responders are just excited as you to see the road opened back up!"...
Shay Whitcomb on deck: Astros call up minor-league HR leader amid Alex Bregman injury
Hey, Astros fans! Can you handle another injury to a critical roster member?Hours before Friday's first pitch against the Chicago White Sox, the club revealed third baseman Alex Bregman is out of the lineup for the series opener and beyond, according to the LSU product.The video above was produced in 2017.Bregman addressed reporters during the afternoon about swelling in the back of his right elbow. While he assured no long-term effects, No. 2 didn't want to play through the pain, which he said started when he slept with his arm in the wrong position days earlier.The Astros selected Shay Whitcomb,...
Authorities close street surrounding Heights High School after reported threat
Authorities shut down streets around Heights High School Friday afternoon after the school reportedly received a threat.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.A stretch of 14th Street between Oxford and Columbia was among the closures.The threat came in on a phone call around 12:55 p.m., Houston police said.The incident is part of a troubling pattern for Heights High School. In November 2023, the school was evacuated after a reported bomb threat. Nearly a year earlier, in September 2022, the school went into lockdown for a similar reason.RELATED: Students and staff evacuate due to reported bomb threat at Heights High School, principal saysRELATED: Heights HS parents drop everything and show up at school amid active shooter fearsABC13 was at the scene Friday afternoon where HISD PD officers were seen parked throughout the surrounding streets.The situation appears to be resolved as the authorities gradually clear the area.
Texans' Metchie, who missed rookie year with cancer, scores 1st NFL TD in preseason win vs. Giants
On Saturday, the Houston Texans dominated in a 28-10 win over the New York Giants for a preseason showcase at NRG Stadium. It's also been 217 days since the last Texans' NFL game.Early in the first quarter, Texans safety Jalen Pitre picked off Giants quarterback Daniel Jones on the Giants 6-yard line and scored Houston's first touchdown for a 7-0 lead. Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. later joined the party in the first quarter for another Houston interception. Houston carries the lead over New York heading into the second quarter.In the second quarter, Giants running back Devin Singletary, who played...
Colombian national accused of beating gay man to death 26 years ago is extradited back to Houston
A murder suspect who escaped justice due to a government failure more than 25 years ago is back in the Harris County jail.Guillermo Alejandro Castillo, 50, was extradited from Colombia for his alleged role in the 1998 murder of Joel Gerhart in Katy.Man arrested in connection with 25-year-old murder case. With assistance from @USMarshalsHQ, Guillermo Alex Castillo (12-11-73) was arrested in Colombia and extradited to Harris County. Bolanos is in custody at the Harris County Jail. On 8/27/98, Castillo and a co-1/4 pic.twitter.com/fBpDfSMj4h— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) August 16, 2024 Fresh off a plane from Colombia, Castillo made his first court appearance...
Mom of newborn baby found dead in garbage truck in NW Harris Co. says she was 'scared,' HCSO says
Officials have located the mother of a newborn baby who was discovered dead in the back of a garbage truck, which left a northwest Harris County subdivision shaken on Wednesday, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.The video above is from a previous report.Homicide and Crime Scene Unit investigators with the Harris County Sheriff's Office began a full investigation after the discovery was made in the 13200 block of Foutaincrest Couty in the Chimney Hill neighborhood at about 9:30 a.m.ORIGINAL REPORT: Newborn baby found dead in back of a garbage truck in NW Harris Co., HCSO saysAccording to officials, the infant, said...
Video shows backpack snatch victim chases down and tackles thieves
A purse snatching was caught on camera Thursday in the Woodland Heights area, but the owner of the backpack was not going to let it go.Surveillance footage shows a woman working on her computer outside Uncle Bean's Coffee in the 3000 block of Houston Avenue when two women walked by. One of those two women then grabbed the backpack that belonged to the customer.The video shows the victim ran after the suspects and tackled one of them in the middle of the street."She wasn't gentle. Maybe if she would have been gentle taking the backpack, I would haven't noticed, but...
4 injured after large fire at N. Houston flea market sends thick, black smoke into the air
A large fire at a north Houston flea market that sent a large smoke plume into the air Friday morning has left at least four people injured, according to officials.The Little York Fire Department responded to the Airline and West Road incident just off I-45. SkyEye flew over the active scene, showing crews battling the heavy smoke across the commercial area, which appeared to be at the Tia Pancha Flea Market.HCFMO investigator’s are on scene assisting Little York Fd Department with a fire at a flea Market the 10700 block of Airline. Initial reports indicate one fire fighter is injured....
Jury begins deliberations in civil trial against admitted Santa Fe High School shooter's parents
It was an emotional day at the Galveston County courthouse Friday as attorneys gave their closing arguments in the Santa Fe High School shooting civil trial.The parents of the admitted shooter, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, are both being sued, with families of the victims alleging that, as parents, Antonios Pagourtzis and Rose Maria Kosmetatos should have both secured the family's guns and gotten their son mental health treatment.On May 18, 2018, 10 people - eight students and two teachers - were fatally shot, and 13 others were wounded in the school shooting. Pagourtzis was 17 years old at the time. The Galveston...
Houston police investigating alleged road rage gunfight in the middle of I-10 East Freeway
A 21-year-old man is not expected to survive after being shot while driving on the I-10 East Freeway.Investigators are calling it an act of road rage and are now questioning the other driver, who returned to the scene.According to Houston police, both drivers involved fired shots, but the 21-year-old man, who was driving a pickup truck, was the only person struck.The pickup truck driver -- who had a woman in the passenger seat -- ended up crashing in the eastbound lanes of the freeway near the Uvalde Road exit around 11 p.m. Thursday.HPD said the passengers inside both vehicles called...
BeatKing, Houston rapper and producer known for club music, dead at 39, manager confirms
BeatKing, a Houston rapper and producer who was known for his club music and also went by the name Club Godzilla, has died at the age of 39, his manager confirmed Thursday on Instagram.The artist, whose real name was Justin Riley, was also a father to two daughters.No further details have been given about how he died or where, but manager Tasha Felder said BeatKing died on Thursday."Today, August 15, 2024 we have lost @Clubgodzilla. BeatKing has been the best part of the club for over a decade. He has produced and worked with so many artists, that his sound...
Eyewitness believes septic company may be illegally dumping into Spring sewer system
A septic system service company in Spring is under investigation after a video showed a truck may have been dumping waste into a manhole.Jake Lewis told ABC13 he was cutting through behind a movie theater complex on Holzwarth near Cypresswood on Wednesday morning when he saw a tanker truck with a hose running to a manhole. He took the video and sent it to his local Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) No. 110.Soon, Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constables and other officials were on the scene. The truck had the name "Texas Pride Septic" on it.ABC13 reporter Jessica Willey...
Houston teachers' union being told defibrillator wasn't working when Marshall MS student collapsed
The Houston Federation of Teachers says staff members at Marshall Middle School told the union that the school's defibrillator wasn't working when an eighth-grade boy collapsed during gym class in front of other students and staff, who tried to help on Wednesday.Defibrillators are used to help restore a person's heartbeat when it stops."The teachers at the campus feel that it could have made a difference. The time lost trying to find the backup model, waiting for EMS to get there," Corina Ortiz with the Houston Federation of Teachers said.Ortiz said a third-party contractor is supposed to service the devices once...
Harris County leaders launch backup plan following blocked Uplift Harris
Harris County leaders are making a second attempt at a guaranteed basic income plan that has been held up by the Texas Supreme Court.Uplift Harris was Harris County's plan to provide $500 checks to low-income families in the area as financial assistance.However, critics, including the state's top lawyer, said the program violates the state's constitutional ban on gifting public tax dollars to individuals.The program unveiled Thursday would have restrictions on funds, according to county Judge Lina Hidalgo, limiting the use to basic necessities."This is the best we can do; we're giving it one more shot. We want to keep our...
The end of trucks hitting Houston Avenue bridge? TxDOT has plan that will also solve I-10 flooding
The Houston Avenue bridge over Interstate 10 near downtown Houston is a hot spot for 18-wheeler wrecks, but changes are coming.Trucks on I-10 attempt to pass under the Houston Avenue bridge with loads that are just too high, striking the bridge, causing wrecks and backups, and repeatedly putting drivers in danger over the years.According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the current height of the bridge is 14 feet 3 inches, which is the lowest clearance along this portion of I-10 and over 4 feet below the current freight standard of 18 feet 6 inches.TxDOT posts warnings about height restrictions...
Woman found dead in apartment in Houston's north side; person who may be suspect detained, HPD says
An investigation is underway on Houston's north side after a woman was found dead in an apartment, according to police.The Houston Police Department said Thursday's scene is unfolding in the 300 block of Sunnyside. At about 6:30 p.m., HPD shared on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, a photo of the scene.According to HPD, the woman was found dead after what may have been a disturbance at the scene. The case is now being investigated as a homicide, and police said a person who may be the suspect has been detained.Additional details on the scene were not immediately released.
Psychiatrist paints disturbing image of Santa Fe HS suspect's mental state
All sides rested Thursday afternoon in the civil case against the admitted Santa Fe High School shooter and his parents.Some of the victims and their families filed the suit shortly after the May 18, 2018, mass shooting, claiming that Antonios Pagourtzis and Rose Maria Kosmetatos were negligent for allowing their son, Dimitrios, access to their firearms and not getting him mental health treatment.On the trial's 12th day, Dr. Bradley Peterson, a psychiatrist, testified over a video call. Peterson interviewed Pagourtzis for three consecutive days within a year of the shooting.Dimitrios was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, Tourettes, social anxiety disorder, psychosis,...
787 bridge in Liberty County may not reopen for another four months
Liberty County neighbors are stuck having to drive an extra hour due to a collapsed bridge, but it may not get a temporary replacement until next year.A lifeline connecting Liberty County neighbors to doctors, pharmacies, and grocery stores has been cut off for months."We're angry," Nancy Murphy said. "We're hurt. We're disappointed, and we're scared."Murphy couldn't help but get emotional thinking about the difficulties the communities have faced since the 787 bridge in Romayor collapsed from flooding in May."Horrible," Murphy explained. "I could say some more, but it's just devastating."After three months of the bridge being closed, Murphy organized a...
Wild card bye? Astros now 6 games back of favorable postseason seed with 42 games left
The Houston Astros may need to savor this Thursday off day after a triumphant 8-1 road trip. The next time they can take a break from baseball will be the day after Labor Day.Don't forget to refrain from wearing white, by the way.The 65-55 defending American League West champions are three games ahead of the second-place Seattle Mariners, who the Detroit Tigers swept.After an abysmal start to the 2024 season, the Astros are in a spot they were no closer to achieving on June 18, when they lost to the lowly Chicago White Sox and dropped to 10 games behind...
Grieving Montgomery Co. family 'frustrated' over pace of traffic light installation
Traffic lights have been at the intersection of FM 149 and Spur 149 in Montgomery County for a year, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.That should be good news for one family, but Zachary Cook told ABC13 they aren't effective because all they do is flash."It's just crazy that there's no action being taken on it," he said.Zachary Cook lost his grandmother, Beverly Cook, in July 2022 after she was involved in a vehicular crash at the location. She died from her injuries days after it took place, which prompted her son to jump into action."I realized we needed...
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