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A crash on southbound I-69 closed the Beltway 8 exit near Humble Sunday, killing two people and prompting lane closures; TranStar reported a heavy-truck incident and fire at the scene.
Harris County deputies searched the Kirkwood/Westheimer area late Saturday after two people fled a box truck; one was arrested and another remained at large.
Two people were found shot inside a southeast Houston home early Sunday; police say a suspect is at large as detectives process the scene.
A Columbus man was booked on multiple aggravated‑assault counts after a Friday shooting at Columbus Animal Clinic. Deputies used a Taser and a nearby business owner fired at the suspect.
Video shows a DoorDash driver in Greenspoint struck by a fleeing suspect who still delivered the order. The suspect was arrested and faces aggravated assault charges.
Two men face burglary charges after a break‑in at Cantu Collectibles in Webster that led to a 31‑mile police chase and the recovery of nearly $9,000 in Pokémon cards.
Polk County deputies arrested a man after a probe into a late‑May suspicious death. Investigators say multiple witnesses have come forward and the sheriff’s office is seeking tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Forecasters warn deep Gulf moisture will raise flash‑flood risk across Houston this weekend, with slow‑moving storms capable of producing intense, localized rainfall.
A Sharpstown family argument turned into a SWAT standoff after a man allegedly slashed his brother's throat on Hornwood Drive. The victim was treated and a suspect was detained.
Real Estate & Development in ...
An Atlanta investor bought a seven‑building office campus in northwest Houston as Silver Star moves through Chapter 11. The buyer plans renovations and possible redevelopment.
Two people in their early 20s were shot during a parking-lot takeover near the Eastex Freeway and Little York; Harris County deputies are investigating.
Fulshear Development Corp. reviewed a conceptual mixed-use parking garage that could add about 260 spaces and street-level retail on a full downtown block. Officials say the plan is early-stage and will need more review.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A draft Houston ordinance would require straps or cargo boxes on open loads and let HPD ticket unsecured furniture, mattresses and other loose items; the item heads to committee July 28.
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