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In northeast Houston, the Houston Police Department is on the lookout for two suspects who allegedly attempted to rob a man as he exited his car outside his residence early Sunday morning. Authorities responded to the incident around 12:30 a.m. in the 2600 block of Caplin Street, where the suspects reportedly coerced the man towards the front door of his …

Houston police are currently investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and two cars that occurred early Sunday on the Southwest Freeway in Texas. The incident took place around 1 a.m. in the northbound lanes near Kirby. Authorities believe the motorcyclist, traveling in the left lane, attempted to exit at the last minute and collided with another vehicle in the …

In northwest Houston, a man who allegedly shot and killed a robbery suspect at a gas station will have his fate determined by a grand jury, as per police reports. The incident occurred around 12:35 a.m. at a gas station located at 11095 Ella Boulevard on Friday. Emergency medical personnel transported the robbery suspect to a hospital after sustaining a …

Inflation has undoubtedly impacted the national economy, but certain cities are experiencing its effects more intensely, particularly Houston. Based on a recent study conducted by personal finance experts at WalletHub, Houston, The Woodlands, and Sugar Land have been ranked as having the seventh highest inflation rate in the United States. The study analyzed data from 23 of America’s largest metropolitan …

In Harris County, Texas, concerns regarding the accreditation of a drug lab have prompted a halt in certain pre-trial services for individuals released on bond, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. The potential loss of accreditation for the drug lab raises concerns about the validity of evidence presented in court and the reliability of hundreds of test results used to …

According to the Houston Police Department, a suspect has been taken into custody for allegedly aiming a gun at two firefighters during a medical response in southwest Houston. The individual in question, Jaime Marquez, aged 23, faces two charges of aggravated assault against a public servant, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Saturday in the 6000 block …

In Houston, Texas, the events of January 29, 2019, remain vivid for many, feeling like both yesterday and ages ago, depending on the perspective. Jo Ann Nicholas, still mourning the loss of her daughter Rogena, reflects on the passage of time. At 89 years old, she misses her daughter every day. Ryan Tuttle, the son of Dennis Tuttle, shares a …

Reliever Hector Neris has declined his part of an $8.5 million mutual option for 2024 with the Houston Astros, making him a free agent as of Sunday. Neris will receive a $1 million buyout, effectively completing a $17 million, two-year contract. The 34-year-old right-hander posted a 6-3 record with a 1.71 ERA and two saves across 71 games, marking his …

A Spring Valley chiropractor, operating without a license, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting children almost a decade ago, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Stuart Fraser White, 66, was found guilty of super-aggravated sexual assault of a child under six years old after a 14-day jury trial that concluded in December. White, …

Houston’s airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), soared to new heights in 2023, setting an all-time record for passenger traffic, Houston Airports has announced. Last year, the two airports collectively welcomed a staggering 60.1 million passengers, marking a significant increase from the previous record set in 2019, when 59.7 million passengers passed through the …