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Teen found shot to death in NW Harris Co. after witnesses hear gunfire, car speeding away
Read full article: Teen found shot to death in NW Harris Co. after witnesses hear gunfire, car speeding awayWitnesses told investigators they did not see what happened but heard the gunfire and saw a car speeding away from the scene, where they later found a 17-year-old boy shot to death.
2 teens arrested for robbing, shooting man in NE Houston; 1 other teen on the run
Read full article: 2 teens arrested for robbing, shooting man in NE Houston; 1 other teen on the runInvestigators say a 14 and 16-year-old were taken into custody after shooting a man in the leg in northeast Houston and stealing his wallet.
Retired parole officer discusses youth crime prevention, shares tips for parents and grandparents
Read full article: Retired parole officer discusses youth crime prevention, shares tips for parents and grandparentsFour teenagers, all ages 16 and younger, have been charged in the murder of Houston gas station and convenience store clerk, Steven Mendoza.
2 teens indicted on murder, battery charges in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist captured on video
Read full article: 2 teens indicted on murder, battery charges in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist captured on videoTwo teenagers have been indicted and charged as adults with several felonies, including murder and auto theft, after allegedly recording the moment they targeted and fatally struck a bicyclist in a hit-and-run in Las Vegas.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Sneaky devices your kids could be using to hide drugs
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Sneaky devices your kids could be using to hide drugsYou already know what illegal drugs like cocaine, opioids and marijuana look like, but have you seen the sneaky, new devices kids are using to hide drugs from their parents?
17-year-old’s arrested, charged for weapons found following police pursuit in Shenandoah, officials say
Read full article: 17-year-old’s arrested, charged for weapons found following police pursuit in Shenandoah, officials sayAuthorities have arrested two teenagers who were attempting to evade arrest in a stolen vehicle this weekend.
South African president to attend funeral for 21 teenagers
Read full article: South African president to attend funeral for 21 teenagersSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa is to attend the funeral in East London Wednesday for 21 teenagers who died in a mysterious tragedy at a tavern almost two weeks ago.
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George partners with non-profit to help raise awareness to human trafficking
Read full article: Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George partners with non-profit to help raise awareness to human traffickingFort Bend County Judge KP George and the nonprofit organization Street Grace have partnered together to create the first Street Grace Youth Leadership Academy chapter in Fort Bend County.
2 teens killed in violent Montgomery County crash
Read full article: 2 teens killed in violent Montgomery County crashMONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Two teenagers, a 14-year-old and a 19-year-old, were killed Saturday in a violent, multi-vehicle crash in Celeveland while on their way home with their parents. Following the impact, the Toyota Camry spun into the right rear of a pick-up truck. Both teenagers had been sitting in the backseat of the Toyota Camry, which sustained major damage in the crash. Their father, the Toyota Camry driver, and their mother, another passenger, were released from the hospital overnight. The driver of the commercial van was also taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
‘Kidfluencers’ are targeting your children with junk food ads
Read full article: ‘Kidfluencers’ are targeting your children with junk food adsIn a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, they looked at 418 YouTube videos, 179 of the videos featured food and drinks which popped up almost 300 times in those videos. Anyone searching for children and teen videos can easily be bombarded by social media stars playing with toys, fast food, coffee, etc. Even though for decades, TV characters haven’t been allowed to do things like this but there are no regulations for social media. Adults know that it’s going on, but we’re influenced by social media influencers who are paid to get endorsements,” Dr. McGee said. Dr. McGee said policymakers should consider banning all kinds of product placement in any children’s videos.