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Top Houston news: HPD investigates fatal shooting; 51 arrested as part of 'Operation: Broken Heart'

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Published on June 28, 2019
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Missed the the most recent top news in Houston? Read on for everything you need to know.

UH pole vaulter Robert Platt Jr., killed in boat crash

Robert Platt Jr., a sophomore pole vaulter for the University of Houston, was killed in a boat crash Wednesday. He was 20.

Read the full story on Chron.com from the Houston Chronicle.

Beto O'Rourke is coming to Houston this weekend

Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke is coming to Houston this weekend.

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.

Police investigate deadly shooting in west Houston

Police were investigating a deadly shooting Thursday in west Houston.

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.

Firefighter, teacher among 51 arrested as part of 'Operation: Broken Heart'

A teacher and a Houston firefighter were among the 51 people arrested as part of an operation aimed at people accused of being involved in sexual crimes against children, authorities said.

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.

Teenager charged with shooting 16-year-old to death in north Houston

Marco Jason Ruiz has been charged with manslaughter, burglary to commit aggravated assault and tampering/fabricating evidence.

Read the full story on KHOU.


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