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This Houston man's yard unexpectedly had holes dug in it. Now, there’s water bubbling from those same sites
HOUSTON — Water is spilling into the streets of a northwest Houston neighborhood. This comes just weeks after KHOU 11 News first reported residents in the same area having holes unexpectedly dug in their front yards. The water is coming from where one of the holes was previously dug.
Grammy award-winning superstar Shakira announces 2025 concert in Houston, 2 other Texas cities
HOUSTON — Global superstar Shakira is coming to Houston in 2025. The singer announced her highly-anticipated Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour will make stops at Toyota Center next June 15 after concerts in Arlington's Globe Life Field on June 11 and San Antonio's Alamodome on June 13.
7 new lawsuits filed against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, including one alleging the rape of a 13-year-old girl
HOUSTON — Seven new lawsuits have been filed against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, including one alleging the rape of a 13-year-old girl. They come as his lawyers tried again Monday to get him freed on bail, and complained that a “fresh wave of publicity” is endangering his right to a fair criminal trial.
'I want to make sure my vote is in the can' | Early voting begins in Harris County with many waiting in long lines
HOUSTON — Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz cast his ballot Monday in Spring Branch before speaking with supporters ahead of his next event in a 58-stop bus tour. "It's the first day of early voting all across the state of Texas," Cruz said. "I want to encourage every Texan to come out and vote, vote early.”
'It evaporated' | Witnesses talk about moment helicopter struck radio tower near downtown Houston
HOUSTON — Witnesses of a deadly helicopter crash just east of downtown Houston were still in disbelief nearly 24 hours after the incident. The collision happened Sunday night just before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Navigation Boulevard and North Ennis Street. Houston police said the helicopter crashed into a radio tower and four people on board, including a child, died.
Here's what the owners of the radio tower that was hit by a helicopter near downtown Houston said about the deadly incident
HOUSTON — The owners of the radio tower hit by a helicopter near downtown Houston Sunday night have released a statement on the deadly crash. The crash happened along Navigation Boulevard near North Ennis Street in the Second Ward. The helicopter was coming from Ellington Airport, but its final destination remains unclear.
Teen murder suspect blows kisses to victim's family during court appearance
HOUSTON — Bond was increased to $2 million for a teen accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's stepfather in southeast Houston earlier this year. Christian Martinez, 17, is charged with murder. He's accused of shooting and killing Osvaldo Casas on Aug. 10. Investigators said Casas, 37, died in his pregnant wife's arms outside their home around 12:30 a.m. in a neighborhood off Allen Genoa Road just south of 225.
Family of Houston pastor killed in 2022 road rage shooting frustrated by lengthy murder trial delay
HOUSTON — The long wait for justice continues for the family of a Houston pastor who was shot and killed in June of 2022. Deshawn Longmire is charged with murder in the death of Rev. Ronald Mouton Sr., who was a pastor at East Bethel Missionary Baptist Church for more than 30 years.
Firefighter falls through floor while battling apartment fire in west Houston
HOUSTON — A firefighter was injured Monday after authorities said they fell through the floor of a burning apartment complex in west Houston. The firefighter was taken to an area hospital in unknown condition. According to the Houston Fire Department, the two-alarm fire broke out at an apartment complex...
Man who was allegedly kidnapped, shot at Houston Chick-fil-A by ex-girlfriend and her husband speaks out
HOUSTON — A Houston couple was arrested over the weekend after police say they kidnapped a married man she had an affair with and tried to kill him. The victim was shot and wounded Saturday night outside a fast-food restaurant in southwest Houston but he survived, according to the Houston Police Department. KHOU 11 reporter Matt Dougherty spoke with the 36-year-old victim on Monday. He asked for his identity to be concealed because he feared for his safety.
Exciting details announced for Houston's 75th H-E-B Thanksgiving Day parade
HOUSTON — City officials revealed details for Houston's 75th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade, a beloved tradition that attracts hundreds of thousands of Houstonians every year. The parade is set to take place on Nov. 28, starting at Lamar and Smith, winding through downtown, and ending at Dallas and...
Texas man who got 11th-hour stay of execution scheduled to testify before House committee today
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas man whose execution was halted after a last-ditch maneuver by lawmakers who believe Robert Roberson did not kill his 2-year-old daughter was expected to testify before a state House panel on Monday, four days after he had been scheduled to die by lethal injection.
Helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower, killing 4, including child, officials say
HOUSTON — A helicopter crashed into a radio tower, killing multiple people, including a child, near downtown Houston Sunday night, according to the Houston Fire Department. HFD received a report around 7:55 p.m. of the crash near Engelke Street near Ennis Street and Navigation Boulevard, causing the fire to break out.
'I couldn't forgive myself if I got out and she didn't' | Brother saves 2-year-old sister from North Texas mobile home fire
DALLAS, Texas — Apolinar Moreno has always provided for his family. The father of six, and his wife, spent the last 10 years at a mobile home on Lombardy Lane. Last Saturday morning, Dallas Fire-Rescue said crews responded to a report of a fire at a mobile home in the 2600 block of that street shortly before 6:30 a.m.
Here's how to get a free ride to the polls with METRO
HOUSTON — With early voting and Election Day approaching, METRO hopes to make getting voters to the polls easier. Registered voters can enjoy free round-trip rides to vote on local buses, METRORail, METRO curb2curb and METROLift. In order to ride, all you have to do is show your voter...
Harris County man sentenced for killing his girlfriend's teen daughter while trying to rape her, DA's office says
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of killing his then-girlfriend's teenage daughter while he was trying to rape her, according to the Harris County District Attorney's Office. A Harris County jury convicted Van Henry Brisbon of capital murder for...
Harris County couple still waiting for mail-in ballots nearly three weeks after being sent
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — For the last 10 years, Kay and James Smith have cast their votes by mail, ensuring their voices are heard. “Oh, it's very important. I've been voting since I was 18 ... (a) long time ago,” Kay Smith said. They’ve never had any issues...
Residents of Montgomery County subdivision are worried about erosion caused by underground water
MONTGOMERY, Texas — Neighbors in a Montgomery County subdivision are worried their homes may have been built on top of a natural spring. People in the Fairwater community in the town of Montgomery say water has been coming up from under the ground and flowing in the storm sewers even though it hasn't rained there in weeks.
A woman was outside with her small dog when a bobcat grabbed it. Wildlife officials said what she did next was the right move.
PHOENIX — A Valley woman is glad she was in the backyard with her small dog when a bobcat came and tried to take it away. The six-pound Chihuahua, named Larry 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald, is now recovering. "I didn't expect it to happen so quickly," Shannon Lucas said. Shannon Lucas...
Robert Roberson expected to testify in person before Texas House panel on Monday
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson is expected to appear in-person for testimony at the state Capitol on Monday after an unusual legal intervention by state lawmakers delayed his Thursday execution. The Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence issued an unprecedented subpoena to Roberson on Wednesday,...
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