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Deputy shoots suspect inside gas station in north Harris County, sheriff's office says
An investigation is underway after a suspect was shot by a Harris County deputy on Thursday, according to the sheriff's office.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted about the shooting at about 3:10 p.m. on X, formerly known as Twitter.Gonzalez said deputies were responding to a disturbance call outside of a gas station on FM 1960 near Ella Boulevard when a deputy opened fire, hitting a 47-year-old man.The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the suspect is accused of pointing a weapon at random people.Asst. Chief Tommy Diaz said that when deputies arrived at the scene, the suspect grabbed a pistol from his waistband...
$15 Million Surgical Scandal Settlement by Baylor St. Luke's and Texas Med Centers Rocks Houston
In a revelation that is shaking up the medical community, Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, along with Surgical Associates of Texas P.A., have agreed to shell out $15 million in response to a whistleblower's claims about concurrent surgeries gone wrong, according to reports from the Houston Chronicle and Hoodline. This historic settlement comes after accusations that surgeons at the institutions improperly supervised residents during critical portions of complex heart surgeries and even skipped informed consent procedures.
The Isiah Factor crowns Best BBQ in Houston for their 2nd Annual BBQ Contest
HOUSTON - After deliberating long and hard, judges decided who would take home the bragging rights for the best ribs, brisket, turkey, sausage, sides, and Pit Master's Choice. As a part of The Factor's 2nd Annual BBQ Contest, judges blindly tasted each restaurant's dishes. You can watch the video in...
State Department re-issues travel advisory for Caribbean island due to terrorism and kidnapping
HOUSTON — A Level 3 travel advisory has been re-issued for Trinidad and Tobago due to terrorism and kidnapping, according to the U.S. State Department, meaning citizens should reconsider traveling there. Right now, U.S. government employees are not allowed to travel to the following parts of Port of Spain:...
🥵 It’s so hot in Houston that even raccoons are throwing a pool party!
HOUSTON – There’s no dancing around the topic: it’s hot in Houston!. Temperatures are flirting with triple digits daily while the “feels-like” temperatures are soaring well into the 100s. Just step outside and you’re nearly smacked in the face with a double whammy of heat and humidity.
One phone call drains $17K from Pearland woman’s bank account
PEARLAND, Texas – You’ve heard these stories before about criminals pretending to be a bank or business and scamming customers out of hundreds, even thousands of dollars. And once you get scammed, there’s sadly not much you (or the banks) can do. That was the sad fate...
TikTok fisherman's boat and truck stolen, suspects lead police on high speed chase
A popular TikTok user was awoken by the news that his truck and bass fishing boat were stolen out of his brother's driveway in Tomball Thursday morning.Garrett Walters and his girlfriend, Lauren, drove from Alabama to the Houston area and arrived at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Walters is a bass fisherman and has more than 360,000 followers on his TikTok account, where he shows himself out on the water in his decked-out Alabama boat with his girlfriend.He said he parked his truck and boat in his brother's driveway in the Amira neighborhood, near the Grand Parkway and Mueschke, and went...
Reports: Mayorkas’ parole programs enable violent crimes to be committed against Americans
(The Center Square) – A wave of violent crime has befallen Americans nationwide connected to parole programs created by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, according to several reports. A pattern has emerged of single men illegally entering the U.S. who are considered inadmissible under federal law. Instead of being processed for removal, Border Patrol agents released them with a “notice to appear” before an immigration judge several years into the future. ...
Houston man charged with bigamy after wife finds out about 2nd wedding through Facebook: Records
A Houston woman told ABC13 that she found out through social media that her husband was getting re-married while he was still married to her.Marcus Andra Shorten, 53, is charged with bigamy, but he has not been arrested.According to court records, Houston police found two marriage licenses but not a divorce decree."You can't go around lying and misleading individuals at your self-satisfaction," Tammie, who married Shorten in 2012 and requested that ABC13 use only her first name, said.She said the couple separated in 2019, but they never divorced because he didn't want his family to think he was a "failure."...
Two dead in overnight Port Arthur shooting
Port Arthur Police are investigating a suspected shooting which led to the deaths of two men in the early hours of July 4. Police say they responded to a call around 1:30 a.m. Thursday at 3400 6th St. in Port Arthur. Two men were found dead at the residence’s garage apartment when officers arrived. One […] The post Two dead in overnight Port Arthur shooting appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Houston Clings to Firework Tradition for Fourth of July as Other Cities Like San Antonio and Los Angeles Opt for Eco-friendly Drone Displays
As cities across the nation shift from traditional pyrotechnics to drones for their Fourth of July festivities, Houston is holding onto its explosive traditions. Despite the environmental push, Houston and several Texas cities have elected to stick with conventional fireworks shows, perhaps viewing the familiar bangs and colors as integral to the celebration of Independence Day. The Houston area will continue to feature booming spectacles, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. Chris Houston of Pooter's Fireworks encapsulated the sentiment, "You don't get the bang, you don't get the smell, it's silent. Fireworks aren't going anywhere, (they) smell like freedom."
Amazon Electric Vans Ignite In Houston Heat. Rivian Rules Out Battery Fault
Electric vehicle fires are rare, but they quickly make headlines due to the new technology and ongoing public education about EV safety. A recent incident that caught our attention involved three Rivian Amazon Electric Delivery Vans (EDVs) bursting into flames at an Amazon fulfillment center in Houston, Texas, this week.
An Astros-D'Backs trade for a player who hates the Dodgers as much as Houston
While they compete in different leagues altogether, the Houston Astros have few bigger rivals in modern baseball than the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was the Dodgers, after all, who the Astros faced in the 2017 World Series when they not-so-subtly cheated their way to a title. While the championship stands thanks to some posturing on Rob Manfred's part, the asterisk remains.
'Well, I have something for your little boy' | Texas mother with 2 Black children says neighbor hung noose in his yard to threaten them
MANVEL, Texas — A Manvel mom reached out to KHOU 11 News after she said her outcry for help fell on deaf ears. She said her neighbor has been harassing her and her family for several months even using racially charged tactics to intimidate them. Kat Ducommun said this...
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