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Houston community honors fallen Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda
HOUSTON – The Houston community is coming together to honor a Harris County deputy whose life was taken in a senseless act of violence last week. Investigators believed the suspect, 44-year-old Ronnie Palmer, began firing a gun into the car Deputy Esqueda was driving. He was rushed to LBJ Hospital in a private vehicle, but he died shortly after.
Combative suspect arrested after attempting to disarm deputy in Harris County
HOUSTON, Texas — An adult male is in custody after attempting to disarm a deputy during an arrest, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Deputy Newsome responded to a solicitor call in the 15900 block of the North Freeway and found the suspect, who had two open warrants.
Surrogacy company owner stole families' money to bankroll rap career, court docs allege
FRISCO, Texas — The owner of an established company used by future parents and surrogates stole more than $10 million for personal use, court documents filed in Harris County allege. Surrogacy Escrow Account Management, known as SEAM, was designed to give intended parents an account in which to store...
Man fatally shot in Houston parking lot, case referred to grand jury
HOUSTON, Texas — The fatal shooting of a 38-year-old man at 2900 Walnut Bend Lane on Wednesday morning will be referred to a Harris County grand jury. The identity of the deceased is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The 36-year-old male shooter was not injured, according to the Houston Police Department (HPD).
Houston mayor, County judge make rare joint appearance to announce $3M donation fund for Hurricane Beryl recovery
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo made a rare joint appearance this week to announce funding for local non-profits aiding Hurricane Beryl victims. As residents begin to recover, there are significant needs in our community. On Monday, Judge Hidalgo, Mayor Whitmire, Amanda...
Wanted parolee arrested after peeking through window in Channelview
CHANNELVIEW, Texas — A wanted parolee was arrested after being caught peeking through a window in Channelview, authorities said. Evening shift deputies from Harris County Constable Precinct 3 responded to the 300 block of Magnolia Street regarding a suspicious person. According to a statement from Constable Sherman Eagleton's office, a caller reported that his neighbor had notified him about a male peeking through the windows of his residence.
Hotel robbery suspect sought by Harris County authorities
HOUSTON, Texas — Authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated robbery at a West Houston hotel earlier this month. On the evening of July 12, the suspect entered a hotel in the 1000 block of Highway 6 North, pointed a gun at the clerk, and stole a sizable amount of cash from the register, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 5. Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect drinking at the hotel bar just before the robbery.
Enormous Equipment Falls Off Flatbed During Busy Texas Traffic
Chaos on the Roads: Massive Equipment Tumbles Off Flatbed in Houston Traffic. Houston commuters found themselves navigating an unexpected obstacle on the roads today. During the height of rush hour, a massive piece of equipment fell off a flatbed truck, causing a crazy scene that left drivers and bystanders in disbelief. Keep scrolling to check out the video.
Hilarious Video: Cyclist Fleeing Houston Police Goes Mega-Viral
Well, folks, here's something you don't see every day... A video of a man fleeing Houston police on a bike, driving against traffic flow, and cutting between cars, went viral on Facebook. The original post, uploaded 7 days ago, has already been viewed 5 million times. Holy moly. Since this...
Major delays at Houston airports after worldwide computer outage disrupts businesses and organizations
WELLINGTON – A worldwide computer outage caused major delays at Houston airports Friday morning. The issue is affecting many Microsoft users, including banks, airlines, hospitals and other organizations. Delta, American and United Airlines had major system delays, causing ground stops for those airlines overnight at airports around the world....
Thousands of teachers expected in TX for their annual convention
Thousands of educators from across the nation will be in Houston starting this weekend for the American Federation of Teachers annual convention. Before things get underway Monday, more than 100 education professionals will spend some time doing service projects in the Houston area. Sunday, teachers will restore three homes in the city's historic Fourth Ward Freedmen's Town, established by freed Black families in 1865.
Sunnyside church expecting power bill 10-times the norm after helping Hurricane Beryl victims
HOUSTON – When disaster strikes, the first place many people go is to a church. In Sunnyside, that’s exactly what hundreds did in the days after Hurricane Beryl left well over two million Houstonians in the dark amid triple-digit heat index temperatures. At the First Missionary Baptist Church...
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