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Houston cold case: Man charged with murder in 2009 stabbing of Domitila Alvarez
HOUSTON - Houston police say a cold case been solved more than 13 years after a woman was stabbed to death at her family’s business. Jorge Trevino Cardenas, 50, has been charged with murder for the deadly stabbing on April 24, 2009, police announced Friday. Authorities say he is currently serving a sentence for an unrelated crime.
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Deputy's patrol car hit by suspected drunk driver while investigating chase scene
PORTER, Texas - Moments after a chase with Harris County Sheriff's deputies ended, officials say a suspected drunk driver crashed into an officer's patrol vehicle. It happened around 2:15 a.m. when initially deputies noticed a reckless driver near Will Clayton Parkway & U.S. 59 North in Humble. Investigators reportedly tried...
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Mission Bend burglary: Brazen burglar caught on camera taking 14-year-old dog, other valuables
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - The burglar apparently lives in the neighborhood and did nothing to hide his face. In fact, anyone who knows him will recognize him. SUGGESTED: Abandoned dog found with handwritten note reunites with owner. "What is she doing? How are they taking care of her? Is she...
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Man chased around Sam's Club parking lot with crowbar in north Houston
HOUSTON - A man was arrested on Wednesday after assaulting a man in a Sam's Club parking lot. On Wednesday around 5 p.m., deputies with Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to the 300 block of E. Richey Road in north Houston about a disturbance. SUGGESTED: 14-year-old, 16-year-old charged with capital...
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Houston road rage incident: Police searching for suspect in video
HOUSTON - Houston police say a driver assaulted another motorist during a road rage incident earlier this month, and they are searching for the suspect. Police shared video of the incident that occurred around 6 p.m. Jan. 14 in the 9400 block of Grant Road. According to police, the man...
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Man shot to death in car at Harris County apartment complex on Hollow Tree
HOUSTON - The sheriff’s office is investigating after a man was found shot to death in his car at a Harris County apartment complex on Thursday night, officials say. Deputies initially responded to a discharge of firearms call in the 100 block of Hollow Tree around 9:30 p.m. When...
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Motorcyclist shot to death in Harris County told friends he was being followed: HCSO
A motorcyclist told his friends he was being followed by a vehicle before they found him shot in a north Harris County parking lot, the sheriff’s office says. Authorities say it’s unclear where the deadly shooting actually occurred, but the man’s friends found him around 12:30 a.m. Friday in the 20100 block of the North Freeway and flagged down Precinct 4 constable deputies.
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Video Released of beating death of Tyre Nichols
A horrible video shows in former Memphis Police Officers' eyes - Tyre Nichols life didn't mean crap. There were kicks to the head, multiple punches to the face, tasers, pepper spray or mace, and body blows with a metal extended baton. To talk about this is Houston NAACP President Bishop James Dixon, president of the Harris county Afro-American Sheriff's Deputies League Smokie Phillips, Judge Mike Fields, and criminal defense attorney Oliver Brown.
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14-year-old, 16-year-old charged with capital murder in death of 18-year-old
HOUSTON - Two juveniles have been placed in custody and charged after the death of an 18-year-old on Jan. 21. According to Harris County Sheriff's Office, a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old are in custody for shooting and killing Christoper Aguilar, 18. Units reportedly responded to a home in west Houston...
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29-year-old executed while setting up garage sale at her Tomball home, case remains unsolved 4 years later
TOMBALL, Texas - "It's just unreal that it's unsolved at this point," said Robert Nuelle, Elizabeth Barraza's father. "I still can't believe that it happened, period," said Elizabeth's mother Rosemary Nuelle. It's an unsolved murder that's gained national attention. On January 25, 2019, 29-year-old Elizabeth Barraza was setting up a...
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Southwest Freeway crash: Main lanes of traffic reopen following deadly motorcycle crash
HOUSTON - The main lanes of Southwest Freeway are back open following a deadly motorcycle crash at the West Loop in Houston. Details are very limited at this time. Traffic was diverted in the area while authorities were on scene. No other details have been released. This is a developing...
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Southwest Freeway crash: Fatal crash shuts down main lanes of traffic
HOUSTON - Authorities are on the scene of a deadly motorcycle crash on the inbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway at the West Loop in Houston. Details are very limited at this time. All main lanes of traffic on Southwest Freeway northbound at the West Loop are blocked and traffic...
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Van Buran Street: Houston police investigating murder/suicide
HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department is investigating following a murder/suicide on Wednesday evening. Details are limited, but Houston police said the incident occurred on the 1000 block of Van Buran Street just after 8:15 p.m. According to police, officers responded to a check welfare call after it was reported...
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Fire, burglary spur support for Katy pie shop
KATY, Texas - Before this week's damaging storms, a Katy pie-shop was already having a really crummy week, that ended on a much higher note thanks to a community of customers and businesses who've rallied to the rescue. Proud Pie opened seven years ago, and its owners believe part of...
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Woman's body found in SE Houston woods confirmed to be Leslie Obi
HOUSTON - In a shocking discovery of a woman's body found in the southeast Houston woods, authorities have now confirmed her identity. PREVIOUS: Police investigating woman's body found in woods of SE Houston where Leslie Obi went missing. Scarce details were shared, as it's an active investigation, but Harris County...
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Deer Park daycare had nearly 80 kids inside during tornado, sustained major roof damage
DEER PARK, Texas - A daycare in Deer Park is now searching for a temporary facility after part of its building was destroyed by the tornado. The daycare's owner says roughly 80 kids attend the Joyful Kids Learning Center on West Pasadena Blvd. Fortunately, no children were injured. Since Tuesday,...
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62 seniors displaced after Deer Park nursing home destroyed by tornado
DEER PARK, Texas - More than 60 seniors at the San Jacinto Manor nursing home in Deer Park have been displaced by Tuesday's tornado and nearly 100 employees are now without a job. Officials are unsure if the facility will be able to be rebuilt. "I’m overwhelmed and still trying...
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Houston tornado: Pasadena neighborhood begins to recover following EF3 tornado
PASADENA, Texas - Cleanup efforts are underway in Pasadena after an EF3 tornado ripped through the area Tuesday afternoon leaving some people without a home. SUGGESTED: Houston tornado: NWS confirms Deer Park/Pasadena tornado preliminarily rated as EF3. Joanne Owens was home when a metal beam came crashing through the roof...
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Houston traffic: Weekend road closures from 1/28 - 1/30
HOUSTON - Houston traffic can be difficult to navigate so be aware of major road closures going into this weekend. The Texas Department of Transportation announced all southbound mainlanes of I-45 North Freeway between Crosstimbers Street and Cavalcade Street will be closed for pavement repairs starting at 9 p.m. on Friday until Monday at 5 a.m.
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Tornado displaces dozens of nursing home residents in Deer Park
More than 160 people at a nursing home in Deer Park have been displaced following the severe storm and tornadoes on Tuesday. Officials say they are unsure if the facility will be rebuilt. FOX 26 Natalie Hee reports more on the tragic story.
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