Home / Houston News / Houston police are currently investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that took place in southwest Houston on Friday night. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of Kirkwood Road and Westheimer when a man was struck while trying to cross into the main traffic lanes. Reports indicate he was not using the designated crosswalk at the time. Tragically, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Subsequently, the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run, described as a red model, was found abandoned on Briar Forest Drive. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victim or the suspect involved. Details regarding the investigation remain limited at this time.

Houston police are currently investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that took place in southwest Houston on Friday night. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of Kirkwood Road and Westheimer when a man was struck while trying to cross into the main traffic lanes. Reports indicate he was not using the designated crosswalk at the time. Tragically, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Subsequently, the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run, described as a red model, was found abandoned on Briar Forest Drive. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victim or the suspect involved. Details regarding the investigation remain limited at this time.

March 17, 2024 Houston News Comments Off on Houston police are currently investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that took place in southwest Houston on Friday night. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of Kirkwood Road and Westheimer when a man was struck while trying to cross into the main traffic lanes. Reports indicate he was not using the designated crosswalk at the time. Tragically, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Subsequently, the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run, described as a red model, was found abandoned on Briar Forest Drive. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victim or the suspect involved. Details regarding the investigation remain limited at this time. 22 Views

The time has arrived for a significant moment at RodeoHouston as beloved rodeo clown and barrel man, Leon Coffee, announces his retirement.

Coffee, a revered figure and an inductee into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, will soon bid farewell to his iconic face paint and signature barrel following the conclusion of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Renowned for eliciting laughter at rodeos across the nation, Coffee’s role as a bullfighting clown is far from comedic. “I’m the barrel man. I’m an island in a sea of sharks,” Coffee explained. “I’ve got to be out-of-the-way and ready to get in the way if needed.”

Having begun his journey as a bull rider in childhood, Coffee transitioned into bullfighting before making his official debut in 1993.

Despite the inherent risks, Coffee approaches his craft with a blend of respect and fearlessness. “I don’t fear those bulls. I have a healthy respect for their ability to hurt me,” he remarked. “But I also have a very healthy respect for my ability to get around them.”

Coffee’s impact extends beyond RodeoHouston, with performances at numerous rodeos annually. Described as the heart of the rodeo, his dedication to safeguarding cowboys has been unwavering.

While Coffee will take his final crawl and bow at RodeoHouston on Sunday, he reassures fans that it’s not the end of his rodeo journey. He affirms his presence at rodeos every year from now on.

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