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A sinkhole 15 feet deep and 12 feet across has appeared on the Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail in Katy, Texas, leading to safety measures and pending repairs by local authorities.
Decorated veteran Geovanni Montague was found shot dead in Harris County; his girlfriend, Tatyana Evans, confessed to the murder amidst a volatile relationship.
ICE deported 32-year-old Mexican national Jesus Alvarez Sinecio, previously deported six times, due to his extensive criminal history and illegal re-entries into the U.S.
A 15-year-old girl was shot and detained with three others during a robbery spree in west Houston. The group used airsoft guns to assault a vendor and attempted to steal his truck.
A Beaumont felon, Demond Maurice Barnes, was sentenced to a 33-month federal prison term for illegal firearm possession as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.
A man was fatally shot while trying to deescalate a couple's argument in Houston's Acres Homes; police are seeking the armed suspect, the victim's brother-in-law.
Street racing in North Houston led to a fatal crash, killing one driver and prompting an ongoing police investigation. No charges have yet been filed.
A man was arrested in Harris County for bank jugging, following a customer home and stealing $3,400. He is linked to other area thefts, with investigations ongoing.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Galveston County is experiencing heavy traffic due to IH-45 road works, with the construction causing delays and requiring drivers to allow extra time or seek alternate routes.
Weather & Environment in ...
The weather in Houston will vary, including fog, clouds, and possible storms, with highs in the 80s, turning cooler with highs in the 40s and 50s starting Monday. Thunderstorms are likely midweek.
Officials investigate an early morning fire at Tia Pancha #2 Flea Market in North Harris County; no injuries reported, but several vendor stalls destroyed.
Victor Rubio Jr. from California pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business affiliated with an email scam, facing a possible five-year sentence and a $250,000 fine.
Eryn Tacker was arrested for existing warrants after a vehicle check in North Houston by Constable Mark Herman's Office. Details on bond and court dates are pending.
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