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Houston police are investigating a crash on the South Freeway that killed a 45-year-old woman who was struck by a Dodge Charger. The driver was questioned and released, and the case remains under investigation.
Politics & Govt in ...
Texas mayors from major cities are working with GOP leaders for bipartisan benefits, while an Illinois Republican foregoes a race due to Trump's influence.
Residents reported hearing gunshots in north Harris County, where deputies later found a car submerged in a pond; no occupants were discovered inside.
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Houston's French dining scene expands with new offerings like Cocody Restaurant and Bar, adding to an already diverse range of French cuisine options.
A woman was hospitalized after being shot in the face in SE Houston; her condition is stable. The motive is unclear, with robbery, road rage, or mistaken identity considered possible causes.
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HISD reports a record high of over 7,200 homeless students, with new support centers opened despite concerns about high rates of suspension for these students.
Man arrested in Harris County for assault and marijuana possession; authorities responded to a disturbance and took Tyler Smith into custody, setting bail at $100.
A Houston mother was killed and her three children injured in what is suspected to be a domestic incident. A man is in custody and the children were hospitalized.
Rep. Jacey Jetton defends his Texas House seat amid intra-party conflict stemming from his vote to impeach Attorney General Paxton, despite his conservative stance and legislation.
Houston Fire Department began offering free health and cancer screenings to its members in line with NFPA standards to detect early signs of job-related health risks.
Two men were killed in separate, apparently unrelated shootings in Houston's Third Ward, one inside a restaurant and the other in an apartment building elevator.
One person died in a fire at a Harris County homeless encampment near Mount Houston Road and Varnell Street, with the Eastex Fire Department responding. The cause is under investigation.
Houston police report a decrease in violent and nonviolent crime, but an increase in rapes and a national rise in self-reported victimization suggest underreporting may be an issue.
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