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A water main break on East Blue Bell Road prompted a citywide boil‑water advisory Monday; crews restored pressure but testing is ongoing. Officials urge residents to boil water and check the city's updates.
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A West Houston METRO rider was hurt after gunfire broke out on a bus Sunday night. A suspect is in custody and investigators say the injury wasn’t caused by a bullet.
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Forbes reports Houston-born Beyoncé has crossed the billion-dollar mark after a year that included a Grammy win and the record‑breaking Cowboy Carter Tour. The milestone joins her with an exclusive club of musician billionaires.
A 9-year-old girl is recovering after being shot during a late-night shootout in southeast Houston, following an argument outside of the Cullen Apartments.
Precinct 4 Constables arrested a suspect for DWI near the 14500 block of North Freeway, emphasizing their commitment to road safety and reminding the public to plan rides if drinking.
A woman died following a multi-car crash on North Freeway in Houston when her Honda Fit with a flat tire was rear-ended, leading to a series of collisions.
A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-45 North near North Main Saturday evening, closing southbound lanes as police investigated.
A 45-year-old cyclist was killed after being struck by an SUV at 1300 North Wayside Drive on Tuesday night. Houston police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
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Canadian shawarma chain Osmow’s is opening its first Houston outpost at Cougar Den Center near the University of Houston, with state filings showing a March 2026 completion.
Court records say two men were arrested after allegedly attacking a driver on Christmas Day in Atascocita; one is accused of using a club and the other of pointing a firearm.
A driver crashed in the 9700 block of Birds Eye Maple Lane and fled while a handgun was visible; Precinct 4 deputies say the firearm was reported stolen and the suspect was arrested.
Deputies responding to a medical call on Carolina Falls Lane unexpectedly arrested Gerardo Mendoza, who had a felony warrant for theft, confirming the unpredictability of police work.
A woman was killed during a car chase in Houston, involving an altercation with a man who was allegedly intoxicated and has been released without charges for now.
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