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20-Year-Old Hospitalized After Being Caught in Crossfire of Houston Apartment Shooting
Gunfire rang out at a Houston apartment complex early Monday, landing a 20-year-old man in the hospital, according to authorities. The incident unfolded near the Eastex Freeway and Aldine Bender Road around 1:00 A.M. when an argument between two groups escalated into a shootout, officials told KTRK. The young victim, caught in the crossfire, sustained an arm injury and was transported to Kingwood Hospital in stable condition, with expectations of a full recovery.
Houston woman sentenced to 40 years for murder and kidnapping
HOUSTON, Texas — A Houston woman was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Tuesday for the murder of a friend and the subsequent kidnapping of the victim's newborn baby, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Erika Miranda-Alvarez, 35, pleaded guilty to the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old...
Family of woman that drowned in Galveston in need of help
HOUSTON — A 20-year-old woman died at the beach in Galveston this weekend -- her brother actually pulled her body out of the water. The young woman’s name was Estrella Ramirez -- in Spanish it means star. As you can imagine, her siblings are devastated. They said they have lost their bright star and they're trying to raise funds to send Estrella’s body back to Honduras.
Apparent drownings | 2 men found dead in small pond behind apartments in SE Houston
HOUSTON — Two men were found dead Monday in southeast Houston. Houston police said they appear to have drowned in a pond. It happened in a small body of water behind an apartment complex off Windwater Drive -- just off the Gulf Freeway inside Beltway 8. Houston police said...
3-year-old boy drowns after wandering away from mother at busy apartment complex pool, deputies say
Deputies said about 15 to 20 people were in the pool when the incident took place. The toddler allegedly wandered from the shallow end of the pool to the deep end, where older kids were playing.
METRO to resume Park & Ride service Tuesday after damaging Houston storm
HOUSTON – METRO says it will resume Park & Ride services Tuesday, two weeks after a powerful storm left damage across the Houston area. The agency says there will be some detours along downtown routes, which is still recovering from the damage caused by the storm. “Cleanup efforts continue...
Missing in Houston: Father pleads for help finding 4-year-old daughter Cyan Dior Amos
As you drive around Houston, you might spot a billboard highlighting the disappearance of four-year-old Cyan Dior Amos. In a heart-wrenching interview, her father, Craig Amos, detailed the distressing circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Cyan has been missing since December 9, 2022, after her mother failed to return her to Craig...
Second drowning this weekend: 19-year-old Houston woman drowns at Galveston Beach
A 19-year-old woman drowned Sunday morning after struggling in the water at Galveston Beach. At 6:31 a.m., Galveston Island Beach Patrol received a 911 call about a woman being pulled from the water at 76th and sand with CPR in progress. Witnesses reported seeing Yamileth Ramirez, a 19-year-old woman living...
Harris County Sheriff’s Chief of Staff Jason Spencer Arrested for Alleged Protective Order Violation in Montgomery County
The chief of staff for Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Jason Spencer, was arrested again, this time for reportedly violating a protective order. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended the 51-year-old in The Woodlands after he was found parked outside a residence he was barred from approaching, the sheriff’s office reported in a social media post.
MISSING: 46-year-old Friendswood woman with intellectual disability
FRIENDSWOOD, Texas — The Friendswood Police Department is searching for a 46-year-old woman who hasn't been seen since late Friday. Mary Marchand was last seen around 11 p.m. on May 24 in the 1100 block of Peregrine Way near Friendswood Junior High. Police say she suffers from "psychiatric illness"...
Have you seen him? 88-year-old man with dementia last seen east of downtown Houston
HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing 88-year-old man. They say Johnnie Capps has dementia. He was last seen Sunday in the 5100 block of Jefferson near Telephone Road, according to the Houston Police Department. Capps is 5...
‘This is more than I signed on for:’ Residents ready to move out after power problems in Heights apartments
HOUSTON – After a nearly two-week-long battle with their landlord, many residents in a Houston Heights apartment complex are looking to move out and move on with their lives. The Durham Heights Apartments on West 26th Street near the 610 Loop were without power, air conditioning and running water...
2 Texas cities rank deadliest in country for Memorial Day driving
HOUSTON — Memorial Day and the days surrounding it are some of the most traveled days of the year. Around 28.4 million Americans were expected to travel by car on Memorial Day — an increase of 4% from last year. A new study by the car insurance savings app Jerry suggests drivers in Texas, mostly in Houston and Dallas, should consider taking extra precautions.
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