Dallas police report a decline in gun violence within the city: according to the latest crime data from the department, homicides have decreased by over 26% compared to the previous year, while assaults have dropped by more than 19%. However, this positive trend comes amidst a violent weekend in Dallas, where 10 individuals were shot. Police Chief Eddie Garcia emphasized that despite the progress, efforts to reduce shootings must intensify. During the City of Dallas’s Public Safety Committee meeting, police highlighted signs of success in their fight against gun violence. Major Jason Scoggins stated that overall violent crime in Dallas…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets are being praised for their role in rescuing people stranded in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a university spokesperson. The academy’s ship departed from Galveston on Sunday, June 2, for an annual training semester for students enrolled in degree programs combined with U.S. Coast Guard license training. While en route to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, several cadets on watch noticed a small vessel with individuals signaling for help. “I’ve had over 20 years at sea, and I’ve only encountered one other situation like this,” said Captain Wade Howell. Howell contacted the…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are investigating a shooting incident involving a 44-year-old man who was shot in the upper torso by a deputy in northwest Harris County on Sunday, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The incident occurred when officers responded to a welfare check call in the 9600 block of Halkirk just before 7 p.m. Deputies reported that the man became upset and held a gun to his head. They then made contact with him via cell phone. The man later emerged from the house with a shotgun, and deputies instructed him to drop the weapon.…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Federal law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm about switches, describing them as “a plague to our community.” So, what exactly is a switch? It’s an inch-long device that converts a semi-automatic gun into a fully automatic weapon. attended a demonstration this morning, where a representative from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) showcased how the device alters a pistol. During the demonstration, the ATF representative fired 15 rounds from a semi-automatic gun, taking just under four seconds to complete. In contrast, a pistol equipped with a switch fired the same number of…
SAN FRANCISCO, California (KTRK) — There’s no sugarcoating it: the Houston Astros desperately need wins amid a slew of injuries. Currently standing at 30-36, the team has won six of its last ten games after a three-game losing streak. However, the defending AL West Division champions have been playing catch-up to the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers during this stretch. Sunday served as a harsh reminder of their struggles when they blew a 7-5 lead in the eighth inning and lost on a walk-off home run against the Los Angeles Angels. That was game number 66 of the season.…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A coalition of community groups is calling on Houston Mayor John Whitmire to apologize for comments he made last month regarding the immigrant community in the Gulfton neighborhood. Twenty-eight community activists, including those representing undocumented immigrants, signed a letter criticizing Whitmire’s remarks about rapid transit in Gulfton. They stated that his comments “reveal a shocking level of ignorance and prejudice.” The nonprofit newsroom Houston Public Landing quoted the mayor as saying the Gulfton population is largely undocumented and in need of basic services. “I don’t think what the mayor has to say about immigrants, especially undocumented…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Some Houston-area residents are still awaiting assistance after recent wild weather, despite being approved, as the state agency responsible has requested federal help. Recent flooding, tornadoes, and wind events have significantly impacted many in southeast Texas. To assist, FEMA offered help. However, numerous residents reported delays, prompting to contact FEMA. FEMA stated that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has taken over the process. An HHSC spokesperson sent a statement to: “HHSC is working diligently to distribute funds to FEMA-approved disaster survivors. While we are answering calls as quickly and efficiently as possible, wait…
Two months after the first human case of bird flu was confirmed in the Texas panhandle, the City of Austin reported detecting traces of the virus in its wastewater systems. However, city officials assured the public that there are no human cases, and the risk remains low. Last Friday, inquired with Harris County Public Health in the Houston area about the presence of the H5N1 virus in the region. As of Monday evening, the county health department had not provided an update. Chris Van Deusen from the Texas Department of State Health Services explained that even if traces of the…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Drivers should be cautious of high-water locations on Houston-area roads as rain continues to fall in southeast Texas. Remember, if you encounter high water, do not attempt to drive through it. Turn around, don’t drown. Houston TranStar has reported the following high-water location: – Interstate 610 West Loop northbound at the U.S. 290 exit ramp, which was cleared at 10:20 p.m. The video below provides information on what drivers should know about navigating flood waters.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 62-year-old man accused of killing his wife and placing her body in a freezer has taken a last-minute plea deal. Curtis Allen Holliday was scheduled for jury selection on Monday morning. Instead, he pleaded guilty to his wife’s murder in exchange for a 10-year prison sentence, as stated by his attorneys. The plea deal includes credit for the two years he spent in the Harris County Jail before posting bond. “Curtis decided it was in his best interest to accept the offer rather than risk a life sentence if the jury didn’t agree with us,”…
