HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A motorcycle rider died after crashing into a guardrail near the intersection of I-45 Gulf Freeway and the 610 South Loop on Friday night. According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. The South Houston Police Department had been pursuing the motorcyclist for traffic violations but called off the chase after three minutes. The motorcyclist continued at a high speed, eventually going over the guardrail and landing on the southbound lanes of I-45. Police officers and fire officials attempted life-saving measures, but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity…
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A major crash involving an 18-wheeler and a hazmat spill caused significant traffic delays along I-610 North Loop at Hardy Toll Road on Saturday afternoon. According to Houston Transtar’s website, the two-vehicle accident occurred at around 2:28 p.m. Transtar cameras captured footage of the overturned 18-wheeler, which resulted in a hazmat spill across the westbound lanes of I-610 North Loop. Three lanes were blocked westbound, and cleanup efforts were completed at around 6:17 p.m., as reported by Houston Transtar. Details about what led to the rollover and the other vehicle involved are still unclear.
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston is receiving significant acclaim for its prosperity, lovability, and livability in a prestigious new report by Canada-based real estate and tourism marketing advisors, Resonance Consultancy. The annual “America’s Best Cities” report evaluates the relative qualities of place, cultural diversity, and economic prosperity of major American cities with metropolitan populations of 500,000 or more. These top 100 cities are described as “the engines of their regional and national economies and, importantly, the global economy,” according to the report. Houston secured the No. 10 spot on the list, with New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles taking the…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department responded to a report of a body found in the water on the city’s westside on Saturday. An HPD dive team was dispatched at around 6:30 p.m. to a bayou near 1704 South Highway 6, close to Barker Oaks Drive. According to HPD, Precinct 5 deputies are leading the investigation. It is currently unclear how long the body had been in the bayou, and officers did not provide details about its condition.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hundreds of thousands of revelers filled downtown Houston on Saturday to celebrate the 46th annual Pride Houston event, cheering and celebrating in a show of diversity, unity, and inclusivity. The celebration, which honors the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, featured a vibrant festival outside Houston City Hall. Gates opened at noon, welcoming hundreds of attendees eager to visit vendors and enjoy performances by artists like CMA alumni K. Michelle and Brooke Eden, and “American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta. The highlight of the day was the parade, which drew large crowds throughout the afternoon and evening. While…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man was shot dead, and another was hospitalized following a fight at an Alief park on Saturday evening. Houston Police Commander Trey Coleman stated that preliminary findings suggest the altercation, involving at least three men, stemmed from a gambling debt dispute on the basketball court at Alief-Amity Park near South Dairy Ashford Road. One man was struck in the head with an object and transported to the hospital, where he is expected to recover. Another man was shot and killed, while the third suspect fled the scene. Police are working to identify the third man…
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As fans eagerly wait for the arrival of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6, Rockstar Games co-founder opened up on the potential of turning the popular game into a movie or a series. GTA is one of the most popular games and there have been talks of adapting the video game for a movie or a series. Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has now revealed in an interview why there has not been a movie or series made on GTA. “After a few awkward dates, we’d ask [the executives], why would we do this?” he said. “Their response [was], ‘because you…
Unbeaten throughout almost a month of cricket across the USA and the Caribbean, India and South Africa will face off at the Kensington Oval on Saturday in the T20 World Cup final both looking to end long waits for glory. A tournament which has been a mixed bag in terms of quality, entertainment and attendance, has certainly succeeded in setting up a final between the two best teams in the shortest format. India crushed defending champions England by 68 runs in Guyana on Thursday, the day after South Africa thrashed Afghanistan by nine wickets in Trinidad to end a long and agonising wait for…
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Wasim Jr has tied the knot! The all-rounder took to his Instagram handle to announce his nuptials with a picture of him holding his bride’s hand at a building in Makkah, with a view of the Kaaba. A second picture shows the couple in ihraam — the garb needed to perform pilgrimage — standing before the Kaaba. Waseem did not, however, reveal the identity to his spouse. Pakistani cricketers, including Naseem Shah, Shahdab Khan, Zaman Khan, Amir Jamal, and others congratulated Wasim and extended their well wishes to the couple. Wasim’s wedding follows…
