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Texans ship Maliek Collins to 49ers as 2024 free-agent commitments become clear in Houston


March 14, 2024

In the lead-up to free agency, much of the speculation surrounding the Houston Texans focused on potential moves in the offensive backfield. However, the reigning AFC South champions chose to take control of their narrative by emphasizing aggression on the defensive side. Following reports of the Texans’ acquisition of four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Danielle Hunter, the team continued to …

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HPD code suspending cases ‘manipulated’ Houston crime rate in prior admins, Mayor Whitmire says


March 14, 2024

In response to the scandal surrounding suspended cases within the Houston Police Department (HPD), Mayor John Whitmire expressed frustration and issued apologies to crime victims on Wednesday. In a startling revelation, Whitmire asserted that the city’s crime rate, previously touted as declining under past administrations, was in fact “manipulated” due to inaccurate reporting influenced by the department’s low-staffing code. He …

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Dispatchers, first responders use pen, paper, and radios after ‘catastrophic’ communications failure


March 14, 2024

The Houston Emergency Center’s communication system experienced disruptions in power on Monday night, leading to at least partial failure of the system. With approximately 6,000 calls coming in daily to Houston’s fire, emergency medical services, and police, the center plays a critical role in coordinating responses to various emergencies. During planned electrical upgrades, unexpected issues arose, causing parts of the …

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‘They took my guy’: North Shore HS football player’s peers release balloons after his shooting death


March 14, 2024

Family and friends came together on Wednesday to honor the memory of Jarvon Coles, the North Shore High School football player who tragically lost his life over the weekend. Jarvon, 18, was fatally shot during a house party in Humble on Saturday morning. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, gunfire erupted from across the street into the backyard of …

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3-year-old among 3 shot at NW Harris Co. apartment complex, HCSO says


March 14, 2024

Harris County deputies are investigating a shooting incident involving a 3-year-old girl and a woman at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County. The authorities are also trying to determine the connection to a wounded man found separately nearby. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated that his office received a call at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday regarding an incident at the Point …

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Sting leads to arrest of trio accused of taking $57K worth of big rig parts, Houston police say


March 14, 2024

In Houston, Texas, three men have been apprehended on suspicion of stealing components from large trucks. The Houston Police Department responded to a surge in thefts of powertrain controllers, prompting them to organize a sting operation on Monday at Houston Freightliner located on the Crosby Freeway. Javon Noble, Kameron Jones, and Jaylon Cooper were taken into custody after allegedly pilfering …

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Houston hospital prices vary at a significant price for consumers, Rice Baker Institute report says


March 13, 2024

A recent report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy reveals significant discrepancies in federally mandated price reporting among Houston hospitals, resulting in notable variations in pricing for the same services offered to consumers. Since 2021, hospitals have been required by federal law to furnish clear and accessible pricing information online for the items and services they offer. However, …

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