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Harris County K‑9 Ghost was found unconscious after a suspect allegedly tried to drown him near Lockwood Drive. The suspect was detained and the K‑9 is expected to recover.
Food & Drinks in ...
Zoa Moroccan Kitchen is planning a Memorial City location at 9807 Katy Freeway after a planned $250,000 remodel.
An investigation is underway into a Houston house fire that killed 42-year-old Eric Edwards. Firefighters found his body after a passing sergeant spotted smoke. Autopsy and arson investigations are ongoing.
Real Estate & Development in ...
DZMI acquired Kirkwood Tower, a 285,682-sf, 15-story office building at 11757 Katy Freeway, expanding the firm's Houston holdings as leasing activity continues.
Brazoria County deputies found a 27-year-old man dead in a Liverpool home; a second man was detained and is expected to face murder charges, authorities say.
Politics & Govt in ...
Houston's community is divided over the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with expatriates celebrating and others protesting the action's legality and ethics.
Sports in ...
Houston Texans enter the playoffs with a 12-5 record, facing the Pittsburgh Steelers who secured a 10-7 record, setting up a wild-card game with a focus on matchups between Houston's offense and Pittsburgh's defense.
An altercation near the North Freeway and Crosstimbers spilled into a parking lot early Saturday and ended in gunfire; one man was shot in the leg and is stable.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A METRO bus rolled off the McGowen Street overpass onto Highway 288 on Saturday afternoon; emergency crews rescued riders and about 14 people were taken to hospitals.
A house fire in southwest Houston resulted in the death of an elderly man despite firefighters' efforts to control the blaze. The cause is under investigation.
Weather & Environment in ...
Houston experienced cooler weather with clear skies and lower humidity, with temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s. The weather was favorable for viewing the first supermoon of the year.
Federal prosecutors in Texas charged 401 individuals with border-related crimes, targeting human smuggling and illegal reentries, particularly among those with prior felonies.
A deadly chain-reaction crash on the 700 block of the Eastex Freeway in Houston left a 23-year-old woman dead and sent multiple people to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
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