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Do you recognize him? Man wanted for kicking and stomping woman before stealing purse in North Houston
Read full article: Do you recognize him? Man wanted for kicking and stomping woman before stealing purse in North HoustonHouston police are seeking help to identify a man accused of assaulting a woman outside a convenience store on November 9 in north Houston.
Nearly 50 animals rescued from North Houston home in repeat hoarding case
Read full article: Nearly 50 animals rescued from North Houston home in repeat hoarding caseNearly 50 animals were rescued from a North Houston home in poor conditions by the Houston SPCA and Harris County Constable Precinct 1.
Houstonians gather at Discovery Green to celebrate El Día de los Muertos, honor loved ones
Read full article: Houstonians gather at Discovery Green to celebrate El Día de los Muertos, honor loved onesHoustonians gathered at Discovery Green to celebrate El Día de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition honoring deceased loved ones with vibrant displays, traditional music, and altars.
Houston mother charged with murder after children hear gunshots, see her near father’s body
Read full article: Houston mother charged with murder after children hear gunshots, see her near father’s bodyA woman is in custody after investigators said she shot and killed her husband in North Harris County.
KPRC 2 examines USPS efficiency with real-time package tracking experiment
Read full article: KPRC 2 examines USPS efficiency with real-time package tracking experimentIn May, our Re'Chelle Turner was invited to the USPS Local Processing Center in Missouri City for an inside look at the new equipment and technology to improve mail delivery. However, in recent months, problems have resurfaced.
2 brothers charged, wanted in triple shooting in north Houston
Read full article: 2 brothers charged, wanted in triple shooting in north HoustonHouston police are searching for brothers Jonathan Jesus Aguilar, 19, and Carlos Jose Aguilar, 25, charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a triple shooting in North Houston on August 17.
ONLY ON 2: Family seeks justice after Houston tow truck driver killed by 4 suspected thieves
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Family seeks justice after Houston tow truck driver killed by 4 suspected thievesPolice are trying to track down four males who they say were in a gray Toyota RAV4 after a tow truck driver was murdered on the North Houston almost a month ago.
How to protect your kids when posting ‘back-to-school’ pictures on social media
Read full article: How to protect your kids when posting ‘back-to-school’ pictures on social mediaAs kids across Houston get ready for another year of school, many parents are also getting ready for something that has become widely accepted as an annual tradition: first day of school pictures of the kiddos.
Kamala Harris to eulogize longtime Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee at funeral
Read full article: Kamala Harris to eulogize longtime Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee at funeralVice President Kamala Harris will deliver a eulogy for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee at a North Houston church as days of memorials for the longtime Democratic lawmaker draw to a close.
Caught on Camera: North Houston man runover by pickup truck after breaking up a fight
Read full article: Caught on Camera: North Houston man runover by pickup truck after breaking up a fightDavid McKinney, 32, was hit killed by a man in a Chevy pickup after trying to break up a fight in North Houston.According to the Houston Police Department it happened around 5 a.m. in a gas station parking lot on Veterans Memorial drive and Gulf Bank Road. At some point, police say an unidentified suspect got into his truck and ran McKinney over, killing him and it was all caught on video.“This morning, when I came he was laying on the ground he was still there with a sheet over him and it was a pretty sad moment,” said friend Crytal Roberts. The community honored McKinney by putting together a makeshift memorial in the same location he took his final breathe.“He was a good dude. He helped people out that didn’t even deserve it,” said a friend named Wade.Police told KPRC 2 they have identified the suspect after finding his wallet on scene but have yet to release his name.They are also searching for the vehicle he was seen using in the video which is described as a 2003 Chevy Silverado with a Texas license plate reading: TDY9548.Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Uber Eats driver shot during robbery attempt with family in car
Read full article: Uber Eats driver shot during robbery attempt with family in carDespite being shot in the chest, the victim drove a short distance and was later stabilized by police before being transported to the hospital, where he is in stable condition.
Take a look inside! The world’s largest compounding pharmacy is based right here in Houston
Read full article: Take a look inside! The world’s largest compounding pharmacy is based right here in HoustonEmpower Pharmacy is a local success story. The Houston born business aims to innovate the healthcare industry and propel it into the future, all from its headquarters right here in Houston.
Q&A: Mosquito expert’s guidance on combating the blood-sucking insect in the Houston area
Read full article: Q&A: Mosquito expert’s guidance on combating the blood-sucking insect in the Houston areaRecent storms and rain seem to creating the perfect breeding ground to fuel the mosquito population. The blood-sucking insects make it uncomfortable to go outside and enjoy the backyard, leaving many folks wondering how to combat the issue.
‘We’re all so grateful:’ Power restored at Houston apartment complex after residents reach out to KPRC 2 for help
Read full article: ‘We’re all so grateful:’ Power restored at Houston apartment complex after residents reach out to KPRC 2 for helpAfter residents reached out to KPRC 2′s Deven Clarke for help after saying they have spent days without electricity and weeks without hot water, some improvements are starting to be seen.
Commissioners’ court moves forward with Hardy Toll Road connector expansion project
Read full article: Commissioners’ court moves forward with Hardy Toll Road connector expansion projectThe proposed project would connect the toll road to Downtown Houston. On Tuesday, Commissioners’ court heard from people who are for and against the project.
‘That’s all my daughter’s life is worth?’ Family of Houston woman killed in road rage shooting criticizes low bond
Read full article: ‘That’s all my daughter’s life is worth?’ Family of Houston woman killed in road rage shooting criticizes low bondThe family of Maria Ramirez, a 59-year-old woman who was killed while her vehicle was stopped at a red light at the intersection on West Gulf Bank Road, is experiencing some relief after the man accused of shooting her was arrested.
Houston small-business owner not letting USPS mail delays stop her from delivering products to the Grammys
Read full article: Houston small-business owner not letting USPS mail delays stop her from delivering products to the GrammysAs the KPRC 2 team continues working to get answers regarding the United States Postal Service debacle, another Houston area small business owner told us that the mail delays have cost her thousands of dollars and the opportunity of a lifetime.
Missing mail and package delays continue to cause problems for people in the Houston area
Read full article: Missing mail and package delays continue to cause problems for people in the Houston areaWe are still working to get answers from the United States Postal Service about missing mail and package delays from a north Houston-area processing center.
Sources say package delays affecting Missouri City sorting facility now affecting North Houston Distribution Center
Read full article: Sources say package delays affecting Missouri City sorting facility now affecting North Houston Distribution CenterOver the past few weeks, USPS told KPRC 2 the reason for package delays at the Missouri City sorting facility is because the postal service is in the process of modernizing its mail system.
USPS says package delays in Missouri City are happening because agency is making changes to mail distribution centers
Read full article: USPS says package delays in Missouri City are happening because agency is making changes to mail distribution centersThe United States Postal Service released a statement saying that the package delays at the Missouri City sorting facility are happening because the agency is making changes to its distribution centers in the Houston area.
‘He was a really good friend’: 34-year-old victim identified after being hit by wrong-way driver in The Heights
Read full article: ‘He was a really good friend’: 34-year-old victim identified after being hit by wrong-way driver in The HeightsFriends and family gathered together to remember a man who was hit and killed by an apparent drunk driver who went the wrong way in North Houston earlier this week.
‘She’s a strong lady’: Grandmother fighting for her life after being struck by hit-and-run driver in north Houston
Read full article: ‘She’s a strong lady’: Grandmother fighting for her life after being struck by hit-and-run driver in north HoustonA north Houston grandmother is fighting for her life after being involved in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend.
Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing during north Houston quinceañera party
Read full article: Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing during north Houston quinceañera partyA man was charged with murder and is accused of stabbing another man at a Quinceañera birthday party on Saturday in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Police search for information after man was shot, killed in north Houston park
Read full article: Police search for information after man was shot, killed in north Houston parkPolice said a man was found shot to death at a park in North Houston on Monday night. According to Houston police, the body was found at about 10 p.m. close to Greens Bayou near Beltway 8.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Robber forces fast food employees into freezer at gunpoint in north Houston
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Robber forces fast food employees into freezer at gunpoint in north HoustonOfficers with the Houston Police Department are looking for an alleged robber who sent employees to a freezer at a north Houston fast food restaurant.
Several residents displaced after large fire destroys 8 units at north Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Several residents displaced after large fire destroys 8 units at north Houston apartment complexFirefighters with Houston Fire Department battled a large fire that broke out at a north Houston apartment complex early Wednesday.
Robbery suspects barricaded inside north Houston building; 2 victims grazed
Read full article: Robbery suspects barricaded inside north Houston building; 2 victims grazedA SWAT situation has unfolded at a north Houston building where Houston police say at least one suspect has barricaded themselves inside.
Triple shooting outside north Houston strip club leaves 2 men dead, 1 hurt
Read full article: Triple shooting outside north Houston strip club leaves 2 men dead, 1 hurtAn investigation was underway after two men were shot and killed, and another left wounded, outside a north Houston strip club early Friday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Driver beaten by bystanders after running over 2 women, striking vehicles outside N. Houston bar: HPD
Read full article: Driver beaten by bystanders after running over 2 women, striking vehicles outside N. Houston bar: HPDA man is in critical condition after he hit several vehicles, struck two women, and was then assaulted by a group of people outside a north Houston bar early Monday, the Houston Police Department said.
3 men critically injured in possible drive-by shooting outside north Houston food store
Read full article: 3 men critically injured in possible drive-by shooting outside north Houston food storeAn investigation was underway after three men were shot during a possible drive-by outside a north Houston food store Wednesday morning, police said.
Several families displaced after apartment fire possibly caused by arson destroys 12 units in north Houston
Read full article: Several families displaced after apartment fire possibly caused by arson destroys 12 units in north HoustonOfficials with the Houston Fire Department are investigating an apartment fire possibly caused by arson that left several families displaced in north Houston late Saturday.
Security guard shoots man following fight outside north Houston bar, police say
Read full article: Security guard shoots man following fight outside north Houston bar, police sayA man is in critical condition after a security guard shot him following a fight inside a north Houston bar early Monday, police said.
Suspect fires at HPD officer with rifle while attempting to flee during traffic stop in north Houston, police say
Read full article: Suspect fires at HPD officer with rifle while attempting to flee during traffic stop in north Houston, police sayA Houston Police Department officer was reportedly shot at while attempting to conduct a traffic stop in northwest Harris County Saturday night.
HPD sergeant injured after suspected drunk driver rear-ends patrol vehicle while responding to major crash in north Houston, police say
Read full article: HPD sergeant injured after suspected drunk driver rear-ends patrol vehicle while responding to major crash in north Houston, police sayAn HPD sergeant was rushed to an area hospital after his patrol car was hit by a suspected drunk driver while responding to a major crash involving an 18-wheeler in north Houston early Saturday.
20-year HPD officer dies days after vehicle struck by train in north Houston, chief says
Read full article: 20-year HPD officer dies days after vehicle struck by train in north Houston, chief saysAn off-duty officer with the Houston Police Department has died Monday after his vehicle collided with a train in north Houston Wednesday morning, according to HPD Chief Troy Finner.
‘I want us to pray’: Police chief says 20-year veteran HPD officer ‘fighting for his life’ after vehicle struck by train in north Houston
Read full article: ‘I want us to pray’: Police chief says 20-year veteran HPD officer ‘fighting for his life’ after vehicle struck by train in north HoustonAn off-duty officer with the Houston Police Department was injured Wednesday morning after being involved with an accident with a train, police said.
Woman fatally stabbed, suspected killer found suffering gunshot wounds at 2 different scenes in north Houston, police say
Read full article: Woman fatally stabbed, suspected killer found suffering gunshot wounds at 2 different scenes in north Houston, police sayHouston police are investigating after a woman was found stabbed to death at a home on the north side of town Wednesday morning.
Man shot, killed by stepfather following argument over dog in north Houston home, police say
Read full article: Man shot, killed by stepfather following argument over dog in north Houston home, police sayA man is dead after he was shot by his stepfather following an argument over a dog at a north Houston home Saturday evening, police said.
Man shot, killed by stepfather following argument over dog in north Houston home, police say
Read full article: Man shot, killed by stepfather following argument over dog in north Houston home, police sayA man is dead after he was shot by his stepfather following an argument over a dog at a north Houston home Saturday evening, police said.
Man killed after argument with group of men turns into shootout in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Man killed after argument with group of men turns into shootout in southwest Houston, police sayA 21-year-old man died at the hospital after he was shot in the head following an argument with a woman inside a southwest Houston home.
5 arrested, including 4 teens, after attempted robbery turned short pursuit in north Houston, police say
Read full article: 5 arrested, including 4 teens, after attempted robbery turned short pursuit in north Houston, police sayFive suspects, including four teens, were taken into custody after an attempted robbery led to a short chase in north Houston Saturday morning, police said.
Hispanic Heritage Month: The story of Armand Yramategui, namesake of Armand Bayou Nature Center
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month: The story of Armand Yramategui, namesake of Armand Bayou Nature CenterArmand Bayou Nature Center was created as a living memorial to a Houston native who was considered an environmental visionary and champion.
VIDEO: Suspect steals woman’s truck, pistol-whips good Samaritan in north Houston
Read full article: VIDEO: Suspect steals woman’s truck, pistol-whips good Samaritan in north HoustonThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying a suspect they said stole a woman’s truck at gunpoint, and pistol-whipped a man who was trying to help her.
‘Give him the maximum time’: Man accused of luring 3-year-old girl inside vehicle and taking her to motel, charged with aggravated kidnapping
Read full article: ‘Give him the maximum time’: Man accused of luring 3-year-old girl inside vehicle and taking her to motel, charged with aggravated kidnappingA man accused of taking a 3-year-old girl Saturday night has been charged with aggravated kidnapping, according to court documents.
5-year-old girl killed, 8-year-old boy after mother’s vehicle caught in crossfire at north Houston intersection, police say
Read full article: 5-year-old girl killed, 8-year-old boy after mother’s vehicle caught in crossfire at north Houston intersection, police sayA 5-year-old was killed and an 8-year-old is injured after Houston police said they were shot in a vehicle at a north Houston intersection early Sunday.
Frightening video: Aggravated robbery suspects fire at woman in broad daylight at north Houston gas station
Read full article: Frightening video: Aggravated robbery suspects fire at woman in broad daylight at north Houston gas stationPolice are searching for two suspects they said fired at a woman during an aggravated robbery in the parking lot of a north Houston convenience store.
Burglars nab nearly $20K in hair products from north Houston business, police say
Read full article: Burglars nab nearly $20K in hair products from north Houston business, police sayCrime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Burglary and Theft Division need the public’s assistance identifying the suspects accused of stealing nearly $20,000 in hair products from a business in north Houston.
Man struck, killed after attempting to jump inside moving vehicle near north Houston convenience store, police say
Read full article: Man struck, killed after attempting to jump inside moving vehicle near north Houston convenience store, police sayA man was struck and killed after Houston police said he was struck by a moving vehicle while attempting to jump through the passenger-side window early Friday.
Man found dead with apparent gunshot wound on sidewalk in north Houston, police say
Read full article: Man found dead with apparent gunshot wound on sidewalk in north Houston, police sayA man was found dead with multiple gunshot wound on the side of the highway on North Freeway Wednesday night, Houston police said.
Surveillance photo released of vehicle seen fleeing area after man shot, killed in north Houston food truck parking lot
Read full article: Surveillance photo released of vehicle seen fleeing area after man shot, killed in north Houston food truck parking lotSurveillance photos have been released of a vehicle seen fleeing the scene of a deadly shooting in a food truck parking lot in north Houston Sunday night.
Man shot to death by roommate after argument outside north Houston home, police say
Read full article: Man shot to death by roommate after argument outside north Houston home, police sayA 44-year-old man is shot to death by his apparent roommate inside a north Houston apartment complex Tuesday night, Houston police say.
Brinks armored car guard shot during robbery outside Chase Bank in north Harris County, HCSO says
Read full article: Brinks armored car guard shot during robbery outside Chase Bank in north Harris County, HCSO saysAn armored car guard was transported to the hospital Friday after being shot by a robbery suspect in the parking lot of a Chase Bank in north Houston, police said.
Liquor license revoked for north Houston’s ‘Vegas Nite Club’ after evidence of human trafficking, TABC says
Read full article: Liquor license revoked for north Houston’s ‘Vegas Nite Club’ after evidence of human trafficking, TABC saysA north Houston bar’s liquor permit has been revoked after investigators from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission’s Special Investigations Unit discovered a suspected brothel operating inside.
Man shot to death, dog grazed by bullet after argument took place inside N. Houston apartment, police say
Read full article: Man shot to death, dog grazed by bullet after argument took place inside N. Houston apartment, police sayA man was shot and a small dog was found with a graze wound inside a north Houston apartment Friday night, police said.
2 suspects in custody after police chase from Galveston County to N. Houston
Read full article: 2 suspects in custody after police chase from Galveston County to N. HoustonTwo suspects accused of stealing catalytic converters are in custody after leading police on a chase that started in Galveston County and ended in a crash in north Houston early Sunday.
2 dead, 2 injured after wrong-way driver causes 3-vehicle crash on North Freeway, HPD says
Read full article: 2 dead, 2 injured after wrong-way driver causes 3-vehicle crash on North Freeway, HPD saysTwo people are dead and two others are injured after Houston police say a wrong-way driver struck two cars on the North Freeway early Sunday.
Police searching for men who robbed north Houston office at gunpoint, placed 71-year-old woman in chokehold
Read full article: Police searching for men who robbed north Houston office at gunpoint, placed 71-year-old woman in chokeholdThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division asked for the public’s help identifying the men responsible for an aggravated robbery at an apartment complex leasing office in North Houston.
Have you seen him? Police looking for serial robbery suspect responsible for robbing 8 north Houston stores
Read full article: Have you seen him? Police looking for serial robbery suspect responsible for robbing 8 north Houston storesHouston police are looking for a man responsible for several aggravated robberies using a deadly weapon.
Doctors say ‘second guessing’ from patients, families becoming more common during COVID treatment
Read full article: Doctors say ‘second guessing’ from patients, families becoming more common during COVID treatmentThe same questions are becoming more frequent, “Why didn’t you do this? Why didn’t you do that? Why didn’t you do this? I saw on TV that this is good,” said Dr. Joseph Varon of United Memorial Medical Center in North Houston.
Rodent nightmare: Residents frustrated over ‘rat infestation’ at north Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Rodent nightmare: Residents frustrated over ‘rat infestation’ at north Houston apartment complexResidents at the Bayou Oaks apartments in north Houston claim rats have invaded their apartment complex and management is doing nothing to help get rid of the rodents.
More than $3.4 million in methamphetamines, other narcotics seized in north Houston
Read full article: More than $3.4 million in methamphetamines, other narcotics seized in north HoustonHomeland Security Officers made what they believed to be the largest recorded drug bust in the city of Houston’s history on Wednesday.
HHS closing north Houston facility for unaccompanied migrant children
Read full article: HHS closing north Houston facility for unaccompanied migrant childrenThe Department of Health and Human Services announced Saturday all the migrant children at the North Houston facility will be immediately unified with sponsors or transferred to an appropriate ORR facility.
300 migrant girls sheltering at new Houston facility, congresswoman says
Read full article: 300 migrant girls sheltering at new Houston facility, congresswoman saysThe first bus carrying unaccompanied migrant children arrived at a facility in north Houston Friday evening, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee told KPRC 2.
4 hurt after string of shootings in close proximity in northwest Houston neighborhood, police say
Read full article: 4 hurt after string of shootings in close proximity in northwest Houston neighborhood, police sayHOUSTON – Four people are hurt after a string of shootings broke out just minutes apart from each other in northwest Houston Tuesday, police said. Police said three men and a woman were found shot at the three different nearby locations-- Stallings Drive near Genemuary Street, Stallings Drive near Whitehead Street, and Beckley Street near Ellington Street. Investigators said they are still trying to determine if all three shootings are connected. The first man told officers he was shot in the leg by someone who sprayed his house with bullets. Police said a third man crashed his car into a ditch at some point after he was shot in the neck.
Here is what parents need to know about 2021 summer camps
Read full article: Here is what parents need to know about 2021 summer campsIf you’re still looking for a summer camp or two to fill your child’s days this summer, you’re in luck. There are still some spaces open. Many families uncertain about the safety of sending kids to camp waited later to register their children this year. When Gov. Greg Abbott opened all businesses to 100% capacity in early March, it allowed camps to start planning.
Church catches fire as result of homeless squatters trying to stay warm, officials say
Read full article: Church catches fire as result of homeless squatters trying to stay warm, officials sayA church and an attached residence were engulfed in flames Thursday night in north Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office. HOUSTON – A North Houston church and attached home were damaged by a fire Thursday night and investigators believe it was started by homeless individuals trying to stay warm. First responders arrived around 10 p.m. to find the Emmanuel Deliverance Temple in the 4700 block of Littlecrest burning. Assistance was requested of the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office whose investigators determined the fire began as a warming fire which got out of control. Harris County Sheriff’s Office posted video from the scene:
Local hospitals prepare for Moderna vaccine
Read full article: Local hospitals prepare for Moderna vaccineHOUSTON – Twenty locations in Texas are receiving shipments of the Moderna vaccine Monday, according to state health officials. United Memorial Medical Center in North Houston and CHI St. Lukes Health Brazosport in Lake Jackson are included. Other facilities are preparing for their shipments this week, including OakBend Medical Center in Richmond. OakBend is set to receive 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine on Thursday or Friday. Shipments of the Moderna vaccine started rolling out Sunday and vaccinations will begin Monday at facilities nationwide.
10-year-old boy thwarts home intruder, says his family has seen suspect before
Read full article: 10-year-old boy thwarts home intruder, says his family has seen suspect before“And he just runs.”The suspect, they believe is a man, was captured on a ring camera at one of Nicholas’ neighbor’s home the night before on Saturday. Gutierrez said the same man drove into their driveway Saturday night shortly before midnight and asked for someone who doesn’t live here. The surveillance video shows him spending several minutes on the property. “Because you could hear the panic.”Video shows the man hightail it from the driveway in a car. They don’t know where he wound up but the family wants the police to find him.
Ask 2: Are Harris and Fort Bend counties spraying for mosquitoes?
Read full article: Ask 2: Are Harris and Fort Bend counties spraying for mosquitoes?The original question: Are Harris County and Fort Bend County spraying for mosquitoes? The answer: The Harris County Mosquito and Vector Control Division typically only sprays an area if theres evidence that the mosquitoes are carrying a disease, according to Harris County Public Health representative Eduardo Miranda. Heres a look at Harris Countys mosquito-borne disease activity map:To track down the countys disease-causing mosquito activity, download the Harris County Public Health mobile app or visit its website. As for Fort Bend County, a similar process occurs. To view when a Fort Bend street or subdivision was last sprayed, click here.
VYPE Awards Interview: Is TWHS' Nordmann a future Olympian?
Read full article: VYPE Awards Interview: Is TWHS' Nordmann a future Olympian?North Houston completely dominated the swimming landscape as Kingwood, K-Park, Klein Oak and The Woodlands swept the stage. Here are the Award Winners and an interview with a future Olympian. Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.
How a North Houston mom threw a virtual video game birthday party for her 12-year-old son
Read full article: How a North Houston mom threw a virtual video game birthday party for her 12-year-old sonHowever, that still did not stop April Diggs, Marshall’s mother, from throwing a memorable birthday party. Initially his mother wanted Marshall’s friends to have a video game party, but they don’t share the same consoles. April Diggs delivered party packages to family and friends in the Houston area to celebrate 12-year-old Marshall Diggs on his birthday. (April Diggs)Diggs began to do her research on virtual birthday parties. On the day of the virtual party, 17 friends and family members logged on to Zoom to sing “Happy Birthday” to Marshall, playing video games virtually.
Man’s body found inside burning car in parking lot of N. Houston apartment complex, police say
Read full article: Man’s body found inside burning car in parking lot of N. Houston apartment complex, police sayHOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after they said a man’s body was found inside of a burning car in north Houston. Police said the Houston Fire Department responded to a car fire in the 4600 block of Werner Street. When they arrived at the scene, firefighters said they located the vehicle in an apartment complex parking lot. When firefighters said they saw the man’s body in the back of the vehicle, they called police. At this time, investigators said they are not sure if the vehicle was stolen or if it belongs to the victim.
Authorities identify, arrest man in connection with shooting at family-friendly dance
Read full article: Authorities identify, arrest man in connection with shooting at family-friendly danceHOUSTON – A man has been charged after a family-friendly dance was interrupted by gunfire Sunday night in north Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office. A 30-year-old man was shot in the thigh, sheriff’s deputies said. The bullet went through his leg and struck the ground, according to officials. Deputies said it is believed the bullet ricocheted and hit several people in their legs: A 26-year-old woman, 43-year-old woman, 30-year-old man, 26 year-old man, 29-year-old man, and 33-year-old man were transported to hospitals with minor injuries, according to deputies. Gonzalez said the man appeared to have been drinking and claims his gun was in his pocket and accidentally went off.
Police charge, arrest driver wanted in connection with fatal hit-and-run in north Houston
Read full article: Police charge, arrest driver wanted in connection with fatal hit-and-run in north HoustonHOUSTON – Charges have been filed against a hit-and-run suspect who was involved in a deadly crash in north Houston Wednesday night, police said. Police, along with the Houston Fire Department, said they responded to reports of the incident at 7100 Airline Dr. at around 7:25 p.m. When officials arrived at the scene, they said they found a man’s body under a vehicle. Palacios changed lanes, accelerated through the intersection and struck the pedestrian before fleeing the scene, authorities said. According to police, a witness traveling behind the suspect’s vehicle followed the truck and observed its bumper and license plate fall to the ground.