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Houston PD reportedly dropped around 2,000 cases, including sexual assaults, due to understaffing crisis, as per the Houston Chronicle and interview with KTRH.
Deputies faced resistance from David Loaiza when responding to a disturbance call. After a confrontation, he was arrested for interfering with public duties and received a $100 bond.
Ricardo Estrada was arrested for assault and possession of methamphetamine after a disturbance in Tomball Parkway. He is being held at Harris County Jail, with bond and court details pending.
A traffic stop in the 7800 block of FM 1960 Road East resulted in Erin Newsome's arrest for five outstanding Class C Misdemeanor warrants, as reported by Precinct 4.
Woman arrested for drug possession outside a Dollar General in Harris County; found with Crystal Methamphetamine while out on bond for a prior incident.
A man died after his SUV collided with a train at 13100 Almeda Road in Houston; police are investigating the incident.
Politics & Govt in ...
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles targets inefficiencies in the district, planning significant changes to address a $250M deficit and streamline operations.
Two men were arrested for a car wash coin machine burglary; one had multiple existing warrants, including for amphetamine sale and a weapons charge, and the other for failing to stop and give information.
A driver, Christopher Alvarez, was arrested for DWI and carrying an illegal firearm after speeding at 96 mph in a 50 mph zone on FM 1960 Bypass Rd West.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dense fog in Houston prompts advisory for morning commuters; sunny and breezy weather follows, with a cool front bringing temperatures down later in the week.
A Texas man who survived an attack by Don McDougal laments not using deadly force, as McDougal is now a person of interest in the disappearance of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham.
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Two people were injured in a drive-by shooting near the University of Houston after a basketball game, with another similar incident occurring nearby later that night. Both cases are under investigation.
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