HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police have confirmed that a 16-year-old boy was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex on Houston’s south side Friday afternoon. According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting occurred around 1:25 p.m. at 4001 Corder St., near Scott Street. HPD reported that the teenager was fatally shot, and a 19-year-old man was injured and taken to the hospital. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle before police arrived. A woman, whose age has not been disclosed, was detained, but her involvement in the incident remains unclear. Earlier, police informed that a 911 caller…
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On Friday, a northeast Houston family reached the 12-day mark without power following Hurricane Beryl’s landfall. The storm caused three trees in their backyard to fall, cutting off power, gas, and sewage lines. Another tree is at risk of falling soon. Carolyn Ann Bennett expressed her frustration: “I had to cut all my hair off two days ago because I was so stressed. CenterPoint says there’s nothing they can do for us now. We’re stuck between a rock and a hard place.” The extensive damage at their Harmon Street home has prevented utility workers from restoring…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a woman in Harris County on Friday, which may be connected to domestic violence. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived at the scene at 505 Cypress Station, located off FM-1960 near I-45, and found the woman deceased. SkyEye captured footage of heavy law enforcement presence surrounding the apartment complex. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated that the incident is under investigation and suggested it could be related to domestic violence. @HCSOTexas units are investigating a shooting at 505 Cypress Station, potentially linked to domestic violence. An adult…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — This weekend, the cosmos is offering a full moon in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing, and numerous events are set to honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s historic achievement. Aldrin, 94, the last surviving member of the Apollo 11 crew, will headline a gala at the San Diego Air and Space Museum on Saturday night. He will be joined by astronaut Charlie Duke, who was the voice inside Mission Control during the July 20, 1969 moon landing. Museum President Jim Kidrick couldn’t resist celebrating “55 years to the day of one…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — High-profile free agents are eager to play for DeMeco Ryans, quickly recognizing his impactful coaching style. This excitement is evident on the second day of Texans training camp. Four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter is impressed by Ryans and the Texans coaching staff’s aggressive approach to attacking opposing quarterbacks. “That’s what you want. Playing defensive end, just go,” Hunter said. “No reading. None of that. You just go.” Hunter, who tallied 27 sacks over the last two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, was accustomed to a defensive strategy that required reading the opposing offense before…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman in the Spring Branch neighborhood is frustrated with the frequent gunfire in her area. Patricia Wood, who lives near Westwood Elementary, says she hears gunshots multiple times a week. Earlier this year, a bullet went through her bathroom window, causing her to fear for her safety if the shooting doesn’t stop. “It’s just not right that you live in a neighborhood where your children have to be afraid to even go out their backdoor to play on their trampoline,” Wood said. She believes the shots are coming from the Shadowdale Oaks Apartments. According to…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are searching for one person missing after a tugboat overturned in the waters of east Harris County on Friday afternoon. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, five people were on board the tugboat when it capsized just before 3 p.m. in the 16500 block of Peninsula Boulevard near San Jacinto Boulevard. Four of the five people were rescued from the water and stabilized. A Coast Guard helicopter, boats, and a Harris County dive team are searching for the missing individual. The USCG credited a good Samaritan with assisting in the recovery of the four…
U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a long-standing member of Congress representing a predominantly Hispanic and Black district in Houston, Texas, has passed away at the age of 74, her family announced on Friday. “Today, with profound grief over our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas,” Jackson Lee’s family wrote. “A dedicated advocate for the people, she was affectionately known as ‘Congresswoman’ by her constituents, reflecting her consistent presence and service in their lives for more than 30…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Elected officials in Houston shared their condolences to the passing of U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died on Friday at the age of 74. On X, formerly known as Twitter, former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner released a statement on Lee’s death. Please find my statement on the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee: I am deeply saddened by the death of my dear friend and colleague, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. From City Hall to the Halls of Congress, Sheila Jackson Lee has served her constituents well. st… pic.twitter.com/uv5e8dabrH — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) July 20, 2024 Precinct 1 Commissioner…
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