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An off‑duty Precinct 3 deputy fired at people accused of assault outside an Atascocita business Saturday; investigators say two suspects fled and officials are investigating.
John Pierce, 22, was arrested after a shooting on State Highway 146 left a 37-year-old man hospitalized in stable condition. Police say bystander video and tips helped lead to the arrest.
A man was found shot dead in the 11400 block of Bissonnet Street Friday night; HPD Homicide is investigating and detectives are asking residents with cameras to preserve footage.
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Japanese investors are backing a $2.1B commitment to the Texas GulfLink terminal off Brazoria County, promising faster VLCC loading and emissions controls while drawing environmental pushback.
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LULAC canceled Houston's May 2, 2026 Cinco de Mayo parade, citing concerns about possible ICE activity; organizers say the event will return in 2027.
A two-mile stretch of the Westpark Tollway opens in Fulshear Saturday, offering new ramps to bypass the FM 359/FM 1463 bottleneck and ease FM 1093 congestion.
A woman was struck and killed on the Gulf Freeway service road Tuesday; HPD says the driver remained at the scene and was released. Investigation is ongoing.
A Newton County man was arrested after deputies say two people were shot near Deweyville; both victims were airlifted to Houston and remain critically injured. The suspect is held on aggravated-assault warrants.
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The Houston Business Journal ranked 79 minority-owned companies by 2025 revenue, highlighting firms that could benefit from growing supplier-diversity commitments. The list offers a view of who’s scaling in Houston.
Deputies say a man crawled through a dog door and strangled a woman at a Spring home; he was arrested and jailed on felony charges. Bond was set at $100,000.
A meetup over a tailgate believed stolen turned violent in Houston’s Fifth Ward Wednesday, leaving one man injured as authorities investigate and prosecutors review the case.
A breastfeeding mother was robbed at gunpoint in Houston and her baby was injured after falling amid the chaos. Police say both are expected to be okay as detectives hunt for two suspects.
Hello Houston’s Feb. 25 show folded national headlines and local arts: from the State of the Union fallout and an EPA rollback to ReelMusic and Million Dollar Quartet.
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