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A man was shot in the leg near a Houston hospital and is expected to survive. Police detained a suspect carrying a pistol who may be linked to the incident.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Puddery in Texas closed temporarily after a TikTok review by Keith Lee boosted its popularity, causing high customer demand and operational strain.
A $150,000 reward is offered for information on the robbery of a USPS letter carrier in Houston, with the suspect described as a tall, heavy-set Black male.
Two unlicensed individuals, Jose Uzeta and Alberto Flores, were apprehended in Houston for practicing dentistry illegally, with one accused of sexually assaulting a patient.
A 16-year-old cheerleader was found dead in her Edna, Texas apartment, prompting a capital murder investigation by local police and state authorities.
An 82-year-old man died after crashing his car into a tree on Houston's South Post Oak Road, in a single-vehicle accident under investigation by local authorities.
Family & Kids in ...
A man was fatally shot outside a Houston tire shop, witnessed by a family with children. Suspect Anthony Ray Gardner was arrested and charged with murder and possessing a firearm as a felon.
A man was shot dead at a Houston smoke shop, sparking a homicide investigation. No suspects have been identified, and the victim's role in the shop is unclear.
Rapper Sauce Walka led Houston police on a high-speed chase reaching 130 mph and crashed his vehicle. He faces evasion charges and is slated for court.
Weather & Environment in ...
The Houston area is expected to experience a shift toward cooler, stormy weather with possible severe thunderstorms on Saturday, after a sunny Thursday.
Renard Spivey, former TV bailiff, is acquitted of his wife's 2019 murder after a defense claim of a tragic accidental shooting during a struggle over a gun.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The Texas Department of Transportation plans to start a $10 billion I-45 expansion in 2024, amid public meetings and community opposition concerned about impacts on local neighborhoods.
A Houston man received a 50-year sentence for kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl, involving interstate abuse and an ultimately successful rescue effort.
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