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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Witnesses described a horrifying scene on Monday morning that sent two women to the hospital and left one of those victims in critical condition in north Houston. It all unfolded at about 2 a.m. at a bar parking lot in the 7700 block of Airline Drive near Gurney Lane. According to police, it started with a man …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A north Texas superintendent who was busted for allegedly trying to meet up with a Houston teen for sex was suspended from his job on Monday. Michael Stevens, 47, is charged with online solicitation of a minor. A judge set his bond at $100,000 last week. He is scheduled to face a judge again on Monday. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities say a suspect was shot during a struggle over a gun with a Houston police officer at a shopping center parking lot in the city’s northeast side Saturday morning. The Houston Police Department said the incident happened in the 3800 block of Little York Road at about 3:15 a.m. Police said someone flagged down the officer, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Questions continue to loom over Ken Paxton’s upcoming impeachment trial in the Texas Senate, with prominent Houston attorney Tony Buzbee now saying he’s been retained to represent the state’s attorney general. Buzbee took the announcement to his Instagram page late Friday night. It was posted at about 9:30 p.m. but deleted about 90 minutes later. “Don’t believe all the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A family movie night in southeast Houston turned violent on Friday when police say a woman shot her brother after his baby started choking on a mint, which erupted into a fight. The Houston Police Department said officers responded to the shooting just before 9 p.m. along Bay Cedar Drive in the South Acres area. Lt. R. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after a homeless man was found dead near downtown Houston early Saturday morning, according to police According to Det. Keith Lovelace with HPD, officers responded to the 400 block of Franklin near Bagby Street just before 7 a.m. after a call of a person down. When officials arrived, it was found that the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 19-year-old man is in jail for allegedly stealing a car at gunpoint during what was supposed to be a test drive for a private sale. Investigators said he is a repeat offender, facing charges for two similar crimes. The victim, who asked not to share his identity, said he listed the car for sale on Facebook. …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 5-year-old girl is in serious condition after being hit by a car on Saturday evening in north Harris County, officials said. The crash happened at 1499 Gears Road near Trickey Road, HCSO said. The car involved in the crash did flee the scene. Shortly after, the vehicle was found, but according to police, there was …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Saturday has remained sunny and dry, but a couple of showers and a storm or two can’t be ruled out until late Saturday evening. Don’t be surprised if you hear some loud thunder or receive gusty winds and heavy rain Saturday night. The better chance for showers and storms returns for Sunday, though, a few of which …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities say possible human remains found along a busy northwest Harris County road prompted an investigation Friday afternoon. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted at about 2:40 p.m. that deputies responded to the scene at 10119 Veterans Memorial Drive. Gonzalez said someone surveying the area noticed what officials believe is a human bone. @HCSOTexas responded to an …