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80-year-old disabled veteran in critical condition after being assaulted in N. Harris County
Read full article: 80-year-old disabled veteran in critical condition after being assaulted in N. Harris CountyAuthorities are searching for a suspect they say struck and severely injured a disabled veteran during an altercation in the parking lot of a grocery store in north Harris County Friday.
Teen charged with capital murder in NW Harris County for what was initially reported as a car crash
Read full article: Teen charged with capital murder in NW Harris County for what was initially reported as a car crashAn 18-year-old woman, Janiah Edmonds, has been charged with capital murder following the fatal shooting of Ronald Burns, 42, on FM 1960.
Motorcyclist dies after clipping vehicle, falling off motorcycle before being struck by SUV on FM 1960
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after clipping vehicle, falling off motorcycle before being struck by SUV on FM 1960The driver of a motorcycle was killed after a crash in northwest Harris County Tuesday.
Man crashes into vehicles in restaurant parking lot after being shot in north Harris County
Read full article: Man crashes into vehicles in restaurant parking lot after being shot in north Harris CountyA man was hospitalized on Tuesday afternoon after being shot in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
19-year-old motorcyclist hit, killed by driver of stolen car during police chase in north Houston
Read full article: 19-year-old motorcyclist hit, killed by driver of stolen car during police chase in north HoustonA motorcyclist was killed Monday morning after a police chase led to a crash in north Houston.
Popeyes employee accused of selling drugs while at work shoots customer trying to rob him
Read full article: Popeyes employee accused of selling drugs while at work shoots customer trying to rob himAn employee of a north Harris County Popeyes restaurant was arrested after authorities said he was actively selling drugs while working and fired a gun at someone who had come to buy when a fight broke out.
‘Playbook Pilferer’: FBI searching for Houston masked man accused of robbing Chase Bank in northwest Houston
Read full article: ‘Playbook Pilferer’: FBI searching for Houston masked man accused of robbing Chase Bank in northwest HoustonThe FBI Violent Crime Task Force is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a man who is accused of robbing a Chase Bank in northwest Houston Monday.
Crash involving 18-wheeler leaves at least 1 person dead on I-45 North frontage road
Read full article: Crash involving 18-wheeler leaves at least 1 person dead on I-45 North frontage roadAt least one person is dead after a crash involving an 18-wheeler on I-45 north Thursday morning, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
HCSO: 1 dead, 4 injured after shooting outside NW Harris County nightclub
Read full article: HCSO: 1 dead, 4 injured after shooting outside NW Harris County nightclubOne person is dead and four others are hurt following a shooting outside a northwest Harris County nightclub early Sunday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
WANTED: Suspect kidnaps woman, leaves her son tied up in a closet in north Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: WANTED: Suspect kidnaps woman, leaves her son tied up in a closet in north Harris County, deputies sayA man is wanted after being accused of kidnapping a woman and tying up her son up in the closet in north Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Closures underway after man fatally struck by driver on W Hardy Road near FM 1960, Pct. 4 says
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Closures underway after man fatally struck by driver on W Hardy Road near FM 1960, Pct. 4 saysDrivers are urged to find an alternate route after a driver fatally struck a man on W. Hardy Road near FM 1960 Wednesday, Precinct 4 constable deputies said.
Man accused of shoplifting shot, killed by sergeant in N. Harris County, officials say
Read full article: Man accused of shoplifting shot, killed by sergeant in N. Harris County, officials sayHarris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a suspect was shot and killed by a county sergeant on Friday afternoon.
TxDOT builds new bypass to ease Cypress Creek Bridge reconstruction woes
Read full article: TxDOT builds new bypass to ease Cypress Creek Bridge reconstruction woesThe Texas Department of Transportation created a temporary IH-45 North Freeway southbound frontage road bypass between Cypresswood and FM 1960 is now open to drivers. It will provide continuous passage for those on the North Freeway southbound feeder road trying to access FM 1960.
Victim fights back, survives after being shot by robber at least 18 times, HCSO says
Read full article: Victim fights back, survives after being shot by robber at least 18 times, HCSO saysA man was shot nearly 18 times by a carjacking suspect who was just released from jail earlier this month, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Woman dies after crashing into garbage truck on FM 1960 in Huffman, police say
Read full article: Woman dies after crashing into garbage truck on FM 1960 in Huffman, police sayAn investigation is underway after a woman was killed in a crash involving a garbage truck on FM 1960 in Huffman Friday, police said.
Father charged with evading arrest with his wife, children in the vehicle on FM 1960
Read full article: Father charged with evading arrest with his wife, children in the vehicle on FM 1960A father took deputies on a chase Thursday night with his wife and two children in the vehicle, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Crash that killed 1 near Bush Airport rooted in domestic dispute that led to chase, police say
Read full article: Crash that killed 1 near Bush Airport rooted in domestic dispute that led to chase, police sayA crash that killed one person Friday near Bush Airport stemmed from a domestic disturbance, according to police.
HCSO: Driver dies in fiery wreck after crashing into utility pole in Humble
Read full article: HCSO: Driver dies in fiery wreck after crashing into utility pole in HumbleHUMBLE, Texas – A driver was killed in a violent crash Saturday morning in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 2:20 a.m. a man driving westbound in the 8800 block of FM 1960 RD E. in Humble failed to stay in a single lane, left the roadway, and struck a utility pole. On impact, the Honda Accord spun clockwise and came to rest in the grass just north of the pole, where it then caught fire, according to deputies. The man was declared dead at the scene. This case remains under investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division.
Deadly crash closes FM 1960 in Atascocita
Read full article: Deadly crash closes FM 1960 in AtascocitaHOUSTON – A person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on FM 1960 in Atascocita, authorities said Wednesday. Law enforcement officers are working in the 5700 block of FM 1960 Road East, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4. All lanes are closed. Authorities are asking for people to avoid the area.
2 men killed after car goes under 18-wheeler in north Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: 2 men killed after car goes under 18-wheeler in north Harris County, deputies sayHOUSTON – An investigation is underway after two men died when their car went under an 18-wheeler in north Harris County Sunday, deputies said. Deputies said the incident happened on FM 1960 near Richey Road around 10:30 p.m. According to deputies, the big rig was trying to make a U-turn when a sedan went under it. Investigators said they found open containers in the car and the driver didn’t have their lights on.
ASK 2: Some of the road signs on FM 1960 in the Humble area are virtually unreadable. What’s being done?
Read full article: ASK 2: Some of the road signs on FM 1960 in the Humble area are virtually unreadable. What’s being done?HUMBLE, Texas – At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Some of the road signs on FM 1960 in the Humble area are virtually unreadable. Viewers say, “the one at FM 1960 and Timber Forest is particularly bad.”Representatives with TXDOT tell me that Harris county has been known to put up road signs here. The lettering on the road name sign seems to be wearing-off and hard to read.
3 killed in overnight traffic incidents across greater Houston area
Read full article: 3 killed in overnight traffic incidents across greater Houston areaHOUSTON – Three people are dead after they were involved in separate traffic incidents across the greater Houston area. Deputies said the person came out of the woods in the area and tried to cross 1960 when he was hit by the first vehicle. Shortly after being hit by the first vehicle, the person was hit by at least one other vehicle. Man killed in sing-car crash in Needville on Feb. 11, 2020 (KPRC 2)Needville fatal crashHours later, a man died after he crashed into a tree in Fort Bend County. It is unknown if rain was a factor, but it had been raining in the area earlier in the night.
Driver dies after crashing into truck in Northwest Harris County
Read full article: Driver dies after crashing into truck in Northwest Harris CountyHOUSTON – Authorities are investigating a deadly crash in Northwest Harris County. Officials say it happened when a man slammed into the back of a pickup on the 3400 block of FM 1960 around 2 a.m. Sunday. His car flipped over and he was partially ejected, killing him on scene. No one in the truck was hurt.