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Houston medics trapped inside ambulance after flipping, crashing into restaurant
Read full article: Houston medics trapped inside ambulance after flipping, crashing into restaurantFirefighters said it took 20 minutes until the medics were extricated from their ambulance after crashing into a restaurant.
League City police arrest 20-year-old suspect in disturbing stalking case involving teen
Read full article: League City police arrest 20-year-old suspect in disturbing stalking case involving teenFerman, implicated in a month-long stalking investigation, was tracked down to an apartment in Houston, and arrested without incident.
Two people, including firefighter, taken to hospital after crash involving ambulance in W. Houston
Read full article: Two people, including firefighter, taken to hospital after crash involving ambulance in W. HoustonHouston police said two people, including a firefighter, were taken to the hospital after a crash involving an ambulance in west Houston.
Video: Man armed with knife robs woman at ATM drive-thru in Spring Branch area
Read full article: Video: Man armed with knife robs woman at ATM drive-thru in Spring Branch areaThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on camera robbing a woman at knifepoint at an ATM drive-thru.
Good Samaritan helps authorities locate driver in deadly hit-and-run on Highway 290, police say
Read full article: Good Samaritan helps authorities locate driver in deadly hit-and-run on Highway 290, police sayPolice said they are investigating a hit-and-run that killed one person in northwest Houston Thursday.
‘Just shoot me’: Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: ‘Just shoot me’: Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in southwest Houston, police sayPolice said a suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting after firing at officers in southwest Houston Friday.
Man in SUV killed after crashing into concrete barrier in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Man in SUV killed after crashing into concrete barrier in southwest Houston, police sayHOUSTON – A man is dead after the SUV he was driving crashed into a concrete barrier on a bridge in southwest Houston Sunday, police said. The crash happened Bissonnet near Gessner around 11 p.m.Investigators said a firefighter witnessed the vehicle speeding down the roadway and the crash. The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he died, police said. Police said they’re investigating whether the man was drinking while behind the wheel.
Ask 2: What are crews doing on Fountain View Drive between Westheimer, Richmond?
Read full article: Ask 2: What are crews doing on Fountain View Drive between Westheimer, Richmond?HOUSTON – 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: George asks, What are crews doing on Fountain View Drive between Westheimer, Richmond? Answer: Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes reached out to the City of Houston, and according to Houston Public Works, crews are will be installing sanitary sewer lines, manholes, reinforce concrete pavement, improving curbs, and adjusting water and sanitary sewer lines. Fountain View Drive constructionThe project has two phases:Phase 1: Fountain View Drive from Gulfton to Schumber Lane - Spring 2020 to Spring 2021Phase 2: Fountainview from Schumber Lane to Westheimer - Spring 2021 to Spring 2022
Ask 2: Why do they keep closing 59 between Gessner and Fondren?
Read full article: Ask 2: Why do they keep closing 59 between Gessner and Fondren?As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Why do they keep closing 59 between Gessner and Fondren? Answer: Terrence lives on the Southwest part of town and wanted to know why the Southwest Freeway keeps getting shut down for construction on the weekends. I spoke to the Department of Transportation and they said, the construction taking place between Gessner and Fondren is not part of the interchange project with the West Loop. The project is planned to be complete by the end of December/beginning of next year, weather depending.
1 person dead after car crashes into back of tow truck in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: 1 person dead after car crashes into back of tow truck in southwest Houston, police sayHOUSTON – One person is dead after a crash involving a tow truck in southwest Houston Thursday, police said. Officers said it happened on the Beltway near Gessner around 1 a.m. According to investigators, officers and a tow truck were assisting a car that broke down. While the wrecker was sitting in the shoulder of the freeway, officers said a Hyundai sedan came up from behind and slammed into the back of it. Police said the driver of the Hyundai died at the scene.