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A vehicle with a body inside was found submerged in a pond at Bay Oaks Country Club, Houston. The identity and circumstances remain under investigation.
A fire ravaged an abandoned apartment in Houston's Spring Branch West, with no injuries reported as HFD personnel tackled the blaze, the cause of which is under investigation.
A mother in Harris County was charged with child endangerment after she and her infants were found lying on a cold sidewalk while she appeared intoxicated.
Houston Police arrested Michael Green for a shooting at 10250 Lands End Drive; he's charged with aggravated assault. The victim is in critical condition.
An 18-year-old named Christopher Rashad Morgan Jr. is charged with aggravated robbery and assault after a carjacking in Harris County led to a high-speed chase and a woman found shot in the vehicle.
Community & Society in ...
Houston-area schools are adjusting schedules due to winter weather, with some reopening with delays and others remaining closed for safety. Higher education institutions also adapt.
A black ice-induced crash involved seven vehicles on SH-99 in Houston, closing westbound lanes and resulting in multiple hospitalizations and significant traffic delays.
Weather & Environment in ...
Houston anticipates varying weather with clear skies and a chilly 50-degree forecast, turning into a wet, warmer weekend with rain and possible flooding.
A pipeline owned by Kinder Morgan caught fire in Wharton County, Texas. No injuries were reported, and the road remained open. The fire was controlled by closing the pipeline valve.
A fire in a fast-food restaurant's kitchen in The Briar Forest area was quickly extinguished by Houston firefighters, with no injuries and limited damage of $70,000.
YouTuber Corey Pritchett Jr. faces aggravated kidnapping charges after an incident with two women in Houston. He was arrested on a $100,000 bond after fleeing to Qatar.
Winter Storm Enzo brought snow and ice to Galveston and Houston, causing closures and hazardous conditions, but also moments of rare wintry enjoyment.
Retail & Industry in ...
Electric vehicle company Canoo has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations amid financial struggles despite prior partnerships with NASA and Walmart.
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