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Walter Howard was involved in a police chase and shooting near a Houston middle school, leading to multiple charges, including aggravated assault on a public servant.
Houston Police arrested at least 10 people in a raid on an alleged illegal after-hours club operating without proper permits, amid concerns over safety and illicit activities.
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Houston expects a hot, hazy weekend with highs near 93 degrees, heat indices potentially reaching 101, and a chance of showers. Saharan dust contributes to the haze, possibly affecting air quality.
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HFD Honor Guard Academy held its first graduation ceremony for firefighters trained in honoring fallen colleagues.
A 15-year-old with a rifle was shot by Houston police at an apartment complex after officers responded to a call of gunfire. The teen survived and no officers were injured; two adults were detained.
Authorities arrested Shawn Stone for evading after being spotted in a parking lot. He had an open felony warrant and was later charged with Evading on Foot.
Former Social Security employee David Lam pleads guilty to engaging in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme involving identity theft and fraudulent survivor benefits claims.
Two Texas men received federal sentences for fentanyl distribution after pleading guilty, with 63 and 66 months in prison plus four years supervised release.
The Houston Police Foundation is investing $10.5 million in a new firearms training center named after donor Tilman Fertitta, aiming to enhance police preparedness by 2026.
Houston police arrested two teens, one charged with murder, for the October killing of Ivan Bernandez-Altamirano, following a months-long investigation.
Christian Gilbert was arrested during a Harris County traffic stop after deputies discovered he had open traffic warrants and a felony warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Houston's weather includes summer heat, scattered showers, and a low hurricane threat, with hot, mostly sunny conditions through the weekend and rain chances into next week.
Two bodies with gunshot wounds were found in a usually quiet residential area in east Houston, prompting an investigation by Harris County authorities.
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