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Man calls police after allegedly fatally shooting wife in NE Houston, charged with murder, HPD says


April 15, 2024

Houston Police Department is conducting an investigation following an incident where a husband allegedly shot his wife inside their northeast Houston residence late Saturday evening. Authorities responded to a call from the husband in the 9700 block of Tuffly Street near Fidelity, reporting the shooting. Upon arrival, officers found the husband, described as being in his 50s, on the stairwell …

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Man shot in head; woman trampled after gunfire erupts between 2 people at SE Houston pool party: HPD


April 15, 2024

Houston police responded to a large pool party in the city’s southside on Saturday evening, where a shooting occurred, leaving two individuals severely injured. The incident took place at the Gateway on Cullen Apartments around 9:30 p.m., prompting a swift response from the Houston Police Department. According to Lt. Riley, the gunfire erupted when two unidentified individuals began shooting at …

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7-year-old boy shot in west Houston drive-by shooting is stable after surgery, officials say


April 15, 2024

Houston police are conducting an investigation following a shooting incident in west Houston on Sunday afternoon, where a 7-year-old bystander was injured. The incident occurred in the 7700 block of Corporate Drive around 2:55 p.m. and involved a gold or gray sedan and a blue truck with ladders. Authorities are uncertain about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including who initiated …

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Where to celebrate late legendary singer Selena’s 53rd birthday in Houston?


April 15, 2024

In commemoration of what would have been her 53rd birthday, Selena’s enduring cultural impact and musical legacy are being celebrated by fans worldwide, nearly three decades after her iconic performance at the Astrodome. To honor the Queen of Tejano, several Houston restaurants and movie theaters are hosting special events. On Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m., Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown will …

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Long lines after IRS tax center in southwest Houston abruptly closes


April 15, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A scheduled walk-in service at the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in southwest Houston didn’t go as planned on Saturday. Hundreds of people stood in line outside the center on South Gessner, hoping to get help with their taxes before Monday’s filing deadline. Instead, the center closed early, and people were left to wait outside. “We see people …

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Drug deal gone bad leads to shootout among several juveniles, fatally wounding 1, Conroe PD says


April 15, 2024

Conroe Police Department reported that a teenager was discovered fatally shot following a suspected drug transaction gone awry on Friday. Responding to a shooting call, officers arrived at 1410 Cordoba Court and found the teenage boy deceased from an apparent gunshot wound two houses away from the original scene. Shortly after, another individual who allegedly phoned in about the shooting …

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Driver fatally crashes into parked ambulance at scene of 2-vehicle crash on I-45, HPD says


April 14, 2024

According to the Houston Police Department, one individual has tragically lost their life after colliding with an ambulance that was attending to another accident scene on Interstate 45 early Saturday. The incident occurred on the North Freeway at Airtex Drive. Sergeant Sudduth from HPD explained that the ambulance had arrived at the site of an initial two-vehicle collision and was …

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The Family Guy Experience swings into Houston!


April 14, 2024

Family Guy enthusiasts can now immerse themselves in the fictional world of Quahog, Rhode Island, and spend a day alongside the iconic Griffin family! Located at Junction HTX on 8200 Washington Ave, the Family Guy Experience invites visitors to step into the Drunken Clam bar, indulge in themed cocktails, grab a bite from Peter Griffin’s Eat My Junk food truck, …

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Investigation underway after man dies following altercation with suspect in east Harris County: HCSO


April 14, 2024

In east Harris County, an altercation between two individuals turned fatal on Friday evening, prompting an investigation by law enforcement. The incident occurred at a residence in the 14100 block of Bonham Street near Hollywood at approximately 11 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found the victim on the ground, and he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. According to investigators from the …

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