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A firefighter was injured while battling a fire at a west Houston apartment complex Thursday.

Houston police say three women were struck by an oncoming vehicle near a west Houston nightclub early Friday.

An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a hit-and-run crash near the Galleria area early Monday.

A man is now dead after he was involved in a deadly crash on Monday.

All lanes on Westheimer Road in west Houston are shut down due to a vehicle crash that knocked out a power pole according to Houston Police Department.

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A man has been pronounced dead after reportedly being hit by a vehicle near The Galleria Sunday afternoon.

A man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after police say he hit several vehicles while driving recklessly over the weekend.

Officers with the Houston Police Department said they are investigating a deadly crash on the West Loop near Westheimer Thursday.

A busy rush hour drive turned frightening for several drivers on their way home Thursday evening along Westheimer Road in the Upper Kirby area.

A man has died after a hit-and-run crash on Westheimer Road, according to the Houston Police Department.

Authorities say a woman was pronounced dead after a vehicle and pedestrian were involved in a crash in west Houston on Saturday.

On Tuesday morning, a man killed in a hit-and-run crash on Westheimer will be laid to rest at Houston National Cemetery.

An investigation is underway after a person was fatally struck by a vehicle in southwest Houston Friday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.

Authorities are searching for the driver responsible for killing a man during a hit-and-run crash on Westheimer Sunday morning.

For three weekends in a row, the Texas Department of Transportation is shutting down all main lanes in both directions of the Southwest Freeway at 610.

If you drive in Montrose turning onto Westheimer Road from Bagby Street, it is a little different and some drivers are even calling the changes confusing.

A couple is dead after they were struck by a speeding driver in southwest Houston Sunday night, police said.

Houston police are investigating after a suspect was shot and killed by an officer at an apartment complex near the Galleria area Wednesday evening.

Deputy constables with both Precinct 5 and Precinct 7 investigated two separate crashes, unrelated to one another, involving two of their officers on Sunday.

A man was fatally shot during an altercation with multiple motorcyclists

Two people are dead after the driver of a Ferrari lost control and crashed into another vehicle Monday morning.

The Houston Office of the Council on American Islamic Relations joined Muslim and Palestinian organizations Saturday to protest against the brutal attacks in the Middle East.

One woman is dead and two other people are injured following three separate shooting incidents across the Houston area.

HOUSTON – One person was killed and three others were injured Saturday night in a crash in Houston’s Uptown area, Houston police said. At approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday, units were dispatched to a location in the 5200 block of Westheimer Road on reports of an accident. On arrival, officers located four crash victims, one of which was declared dead at the scene. The three surviving crash victims were transported to an area hospital. Investigators said the crash occurred when four motorcycles struck a taxicab as it was making a u-turn on Westheimer Road.

Police are looking for the person responsible for Ricky Ellis' death. HOUSTON – Authorities are asking for help finding the person responsible for an auto-bicyclist collision in Houston that left a man dead. The incident happened around 7:47 p.m. on Jan. 5 on Westheimer Road at the Fondren Road Intersection, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip online at Crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Department responded to a robbery at Chase Bank in west Houston on Thursday night. Officials said officers may have experienced possible chemical exposure. The incident occurred at 10400 Westheimer Road. FBI Houston Division confirmed that members of the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force are on the scene in response to the incident. Please check back for updates.

HOUSTON – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a driver early Saturday on Westheimer Road, according to the Houston Police Department. The crash was reported at approximately 1 a.m. in the 7600 block of Westheimer Road, near Hillcroft Avenue. The crash occurred near the location where another pedestrian was fatally struck early Friday, said Teare. A suspected intoxicated driver struck and killed a woman crossing the street in an unmarked area near the intersection of Westheimer Road and Stoney Brook Drive. “This is the second in two nights, basically in the same exact location, about a 100-foot difference.”RELATED: Accused drunk driver arrested after woman fatally struck near Uptown, police sayFatality Crash: Westheimer @ Stoney Brook.

HOUSTON – Target recently opened a new Houston store at 2075 Westheimer Road in the Shepherd Square Shopping Center. The new store is Target’s fourth Inner Loop location. The store is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The store is some 63,000 square feet and occupies a former Randalls grocery store. The grocery store was one of three locations that Randalls announced it would close in late 2018.

HOUSTON – A wild chase ended with a crash involving an innocent driver and a vehicle split in half in southwest Houston Monday, police said. Police said the crash happened on Westheimer Road and Stoney Brook Drive around 3:31 a.m. According to officers, it all started when they tried to pull over the suspect for a routine traffic stop. Police said an innocent person’s vehicle was split in two after the suspect slammed into it during the pursuit. The suspect tried to make a run for it but he was caught, officers said.

HOUSTON – A man was killed, and a boy was injured in a shooting Monday in west Houston. Investigators said the man and a 12-year-old boy were in a white Mercedes when they were approached by three masked gunmen who all opened fire. Police said the man died at the scene and the 12-year-old boy was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries. The exact relationship between the man and the 12-year-old in unknown but it is believed that the man was the boy’s father, according to police. Investigators said it is unknown of the gunmen targeted the boy or if he was shot in the crossfire.

Got a hankering for some shawarma but not sure where to go to satisfy your craving? We’ve got a list that will come in handy. We asked our KPRC 2 audience which Houston-area spots serve the best shawarma, and they delivered. 2002 Waugh Drive5757 Westheimer Road #1127333 Hillcroft St.2802 Old Spanish Trail1012 Mason Road5413 S Braeswood Blvd. 3121 Hillcroft St.13974 Westheimer RoadWhat would you add to this list?

HOUSTON, Texas A person on a scooter was killed in a hit-and-run accident while riding through an intersection early Sunday morning, according to the Houston Police Department. Around 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a crash in the 2600 block of Chimney Rock Road, near the intersection with Westheimer Road. Upon arrival, they observed a young male deceased at the scene. HPD Lt. Christopher Bruce said that upon an initial investigation, officers have determined that the young male was on a scooter advancing through the crosswalk at the intersection of Westheimer Road and Chimney Rock Road when a vehicle driving eastbound on Westheimer Road attempted to make a southbound turn onto Chimney Rock Road and struck the young male. Bruce said it was reported that there was a vehicle traveling behind the initial striking vehicle that also struck the young male.

HOUSTON Westheimer Road is operating at normal speeds during the day as the paving operations are complete. However, there is some work to complete such as median repair, finishing the loops for the signal lights and some final striping. Crews have been working 24 hours a day to get the work done, covering Westheimer Road from the West Loop to Dairy Ashford. They started with repaving the area between the West Loop and Fountain View and continued working their way west until reaching Dairy Ashford. The Texas Department of Transportation tells me theyve finished all left-turn lanes on this major corridor except one.

HOUSTON – Houston fire crews are battling a massive, two-alarm blaze at an apartment complex in southwest Houston Thursday evening. The fire was first reported at about 3:45 p.m. at the Churchill Townhomes apartment complex located at 2425 August Drive, near Westheimer Road, just west of The Galleria. Massive flames and copious amounts of smoke could be seen billowing from a building in the complex. The Houston Fire Department said no one was injured in the fire but asks that people avoid the area. Please check back for updates.

A new Chinese and halal spot, offering bubble tea and more, has debuted in the neighborhood. Located at 11805 Westheimer Road, Suite 340, in Westchase, the new addition is called Caobao Hot Steamy Buns. According to the business's Yelp page, Caobao Hot Steamy Buns serves up "bao or baozi — soft, steamed buns stuffed with savory or sweet fillings." With a five-star rating out of seven reviews on Yelp so far, Caobao Hot Steamy Buns is on its way to developing a local fan base. Caobao Hot Steamy Buns is open from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Tuesday-Sunday.

Fogo De Chao - 8250 Westheimer Road - Violation: Discovered two live cockroaches under the kitchen sink and roach feces found on the ceiling in the dry food storage area.